20 Cleaning
WARNING
■ Extreme temperatures can damage the battery
and may also cause the battery to generate
heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting
in severe or fatal personal injury or property
damage. Never charge, use or store the bat‐
tery outside the specified ambient temperature
limits,
23.2.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the shredder vac.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of
40 % to 60 % for STIHL AP series batteries.
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect
the charger from the outlet.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it
indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and cor‐
rosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conduc‐
tive liquids such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at
an ambient temperature between 50 °F and
68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C) with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % for STIHL AP series
batteries.
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use
them in rotation.
NOTICE
■ A battery that is not stored properly may expe‐
rience deep discharge, which can result in per‐
manent damage. To avoid deep discharge:
– Remove the battery from the shredder vac
after finishing work.
– For maximum battery life, store the bat‐
tery with a charge between 40 % and
60 % for STIHL AP series batteries.
– If storing the battery in the charger, dis‐
connect the charger from the outlet.
– For maximum battery life, store the bat‐
tery at an ambient temperature between
50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
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20 Cleaning
20.1
Cleaning the Shredder Vac and
Battery
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the battery before
carrying out any cleaning work,
prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work
gloves when handling the shredder fan,
6.4.
To clean the shredder vac and battery:
► Clean a dirty intake screen carefully with a soft
brush whenever required.
► Clean the shredder vac's polymer components
with a slightly dampened cloth. Do not use
detergents or solvents. They may damage the
polymer components.
► Clean the area around the shredder fan with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use deter‐
gents or solvents. They may damage the
shredder fan.
► Clean the catcher bag with a slightly damped
cloth. Do not use detergents or solvents. They
may damage the catcher bag.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the
shredder vac or otherwise spray it with water
or other liquids.
► Keep the battery housing and guides free from
foreign matter and clean as necessary with a
soft brush or soft, dry cloth.
21 Inspection and Mainte‐
nance
21.1
Inspecting and Maintaining the
Shredder Vac
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the battery before
inspecting the shredder vac or carrying out
any maintenance,
To properly maintain the shredder vac:
► Inspect the intake screen of the shredder vac
and replace if damaged.
► Have worn, missing or damaged safety labels
replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer.
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