5 Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation
5
Preparing Shrub Shears for
Operation
5.1
Preparing Shrub Shears for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
– Shrub shears,
– Cutting blades,
– Battery,
4.6.3.
– Charger,
4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
► Clean the shrub shears,
► Check the controls,
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your shrub shears and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
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Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Mounting the charger on a wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.
1
2
a
b
a
► Check the following points when mounting the
charger on a wall:
– Use suitable mounting materials.
– The charger is level.
The following dimensions are observed:
– a = at least 100 mm
– b = 54 mm
– c = 4.5 mm
– d = 9 mm
– e = 2.5 mm
6.2
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. For optimum performance, note the
recommended temperature ranges,
actual charging time may vary from the charging
time indicated. The charging time is indicated at
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
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4.6.1.
4.6.2.
10.2.
6.2.
15.1.
10.1.
3
d
e
e
19.7. The
The charging process starts automatically when
the mains plug is plugged into a socket and the
battery is inserted into the charger. The charger
switches off automatically when the battery is
fully charged.
The battery and the charger warm up during
charging.
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3
► Insert the mains plug (5) in a convenient wall
outlet (6).
The charger (2) runs a self test. The LED (3)
glows green for about 1 second and then red
for about 1 second.
► Fit the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the battery (1) in the guides in the
charger (2) and press it home as far as stop.
The LED (3) glows or flashes green. The bat‐
tery (1) is being charged.
► When the LED (3) stops glowing: The battery
(1) is fully charged and can be taken out of the
charger (2).
► If the charger (2) is no longer being used: Dis‐
connect the mains plug (5) from the socket (6).
6.3
Displaying State of Charge
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► Insert battery.
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs emit green light for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge
the battery.
6.4
LEDs on Shrub Shears
The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐
functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
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80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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