23 Troubleshooting Guide
23 Troubleshooting Guide
23.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter
Always remove the connecting cord before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition
LEDs on
Battery
Trimmer /
Brushcutter does not
start when switched
on.
1 LED flashes
green.
STIHL AR only:
Additionally,
four long beeps
are emitted.
1 LED glows
red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
STIHL AR only:
Additionally, a
rapid
succession of
short beeps is
emitted.
3 LEDs glow
red.
3 LEDs flash
red.
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Cause
Remedy
No electrical contact
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
between trimmer /
► Visually check the electrical contacts in the socket.
brushcutter and
► Reinsert the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
battery.
► If the trimmer / brushcutter still does not start, clean the
contact surfaces on the connecting cord, @ 21.2.
Battery has low
► Charge the battery as described in its instruction manual.
charge.
Battery too hot / too
► Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at
cold.
ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
Malfunction in
► Remove and reinsert the connecting cord, @ 14.
battery.
► Switch on the trimmer / brushcutter, @ 15.1.
► If the LEDs continue to flash, do not attempt to use.
The battery has a malfunction and must be replaced.
Trimmer /
► Allow the trimmer / brushcutter to cool down.
Brushcutter too hot.
Malfunction in
► Remove and reinsert the connecting cord, @ 14.
trimmer /
► Switch on the trimmer / brushcutter, @ 15.1.
brushcutter.
► If the LEDs still flash, do not attempt to use.
The trimmer / brushcutter has a malfunction and must be
checked by a servicing dealer.
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