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► Use a STIHL flat crosscut file to sharpen each
cutting edge on the upper blade. The file only
sharpens on the forward stroke. Maintain the
prescribed sharpening angle,
► Turn the hedge trimmer over.
► Deburr each cutting edge from below.
► Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
18 Troubleshooting
18.1
Troubleshooting Hedge Trimmer and Battery
Condition
LEDs on Bat‐
tery
Hedge trimmer
1 LED flashes
does not start
green.
when switched
on.
1 LED glows
red.
3 LEDs flash
red.
3 LEDs glow
red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
Hedge trimmer
3 LEDs glow
cuts out during
red.
operation.
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► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is
distributed evenly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
17 Repairing
17.1
The hedge trimmer, cutting blades and battery
cannot be repaired by the user.
19.2.
► If the hedge trimmer or cutting blades are
damaged: Do not use your hedge trimmer and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
Cause
Battery has low
charge.
Battery too hot or too
cold.
There is a malfunction
in the hedge trimmer.
Cutting blades do not
run freely.
Hedge trimmer is too
hot.
There is a malfunction
in the battery.
No electrical contact
between hedge trim‐
mer and battery.
Hedge trimmer or bat‐
tery damp.
Hedge trimmer is too
hot.
Repairing the Hedge Trimmer
and Battery
Remedy
► Recharge the battery fully as described in
the instruction manual for the STIHL AL
101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow battery to cool down / warm up.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the hedge trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL
resin solvent.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the hedge trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the hedge 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 hedge trimmer or battery to dry.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.
17 Repairing
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