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components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment and
battery as described in this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or battery are
not serviced or repaired correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment or battery.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or battery
require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
► Maintain the cutting attachment as described in the
instructions supplied with the cutting attachment being
used or on the cutting attachment's packaging.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
5.1
Preparing Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.6.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.1.
► Mount the mowing head, @ 7.2.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 8.1.
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► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► 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 trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your 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.
► 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.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
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