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■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting edges while
cleaning or servicing the cutting blades. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
5.1
Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Hedge trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @ 9.2.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 14.1.
► Check the controls, @ 9.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the hedge trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your hedge
trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
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5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
6.2
Displaying State of Charge
1
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate
the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.
6.3
LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or malfunctions. The
LEDs can glow or flash green or red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs glow or flash
green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting, @ 17.
There is a malfunction in hedge trimmer or battery.
80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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