20 Specifications
Condition
LEDs on Bat‐
tery
3 LEDs glow
red.
4 LEDs flash
red
Trimmer cuts out
3 LEDs glow
during operation.
red.
Trimmer runtime
is too short.
Mowing head
cannot be
unscrewed by
hand.
Charge process
1 LED glows
does not start
red.
when battery is
inserted in the
charger.
19.2
Troubleshooting Charger
Condition
LED on Char‐
ger
Battery not being
LED flashes
charged.
red.
20 Specifications
20.1
STIHL FSA 57 Trimmer
– Approved battery: STIHL AK
– Weight without battery, cutting attachment and
deflector: 2,4 kg
– Length without cutting attachment: 1490 mm
up to 1690 mm
For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
20.2
STIHL AK Battery
– Battery technology: Lithium-ion
– Voltage: 36 V
0458-806-9621-B.VA0.M20.
Cause
Trimmer is too hot.
There is a malfunction
in the battery.
No electrical contact
between trimmer and
battery.
Trimmer or battery
damp.
Trimmer is too hot.
There is a electrical
malfunction.
Battery not fully char‐
ged.
Normal battery life
has been exceeded.
Mowing head over‐
tightened.
Battery too hot or too
cold.
Cause
No electrical contact
between charger and
battery.
Malfunction in char‐
ger.
– Capacity in Ah: see rating label
– Energy content in Wh: see rating label
– Weight in kg: see rating label
– Permissible temperature range for operation
and storage: -10°C to +50°C
20.3
– Rated voltage: see rating plate
– Frequency: see rating plate
– Rated power: see rating plate
– Charging current: see rating plate
– Permissible temperature range for use and
storage: + 5 °C to + 40 °C
Remedy
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use your trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow trimmer to cool down.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the trimmer.
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Allow trimmer or battery to dry.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow trimmer to cool down.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the trimmer.
► Fully charge the battery.
► Replace the battery.
► Block the fanwheel with the stop pin.
► Unscrew mowing head by hand.
► Remove stop pin.
► Leave battery in the charger.
Charge process starts automatically as
soon as permissible temperature range
is reached.
Remedy
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts on charger.
► Fit the battery.
► Do not use the charger and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
Charger STIHL AL 101
English
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