6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
► Set the cutting height,
► Check the controls,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
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Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Mount the charger on a wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.
1
2
a
b
a
► Mount the charger on a wall in accordance
with the following conditions:
– Suitable fastening material is used.
– The charger is horizontal.
The following dimensions have been met:
– A = at least 100 mm
– B (for AL 101) = 75 mm
– B (for AL 301, AL 501) = 100 mm
– B (for AL 500) = 120 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, observe 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.
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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11.1.
3
d
e
e
20.7. The
2
3
4
1
► Plug the mains plug (6) into an easily accessi‐
ble socket (7).
The charger (3) will run a self-test. The
LED (4) will glow green for about 1 second
and red for about 1 second.
► Routing the connecting cord (5).
► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the
charger (3) and press it home as far as stop.
The LED (4) glows green. The LEDs (1) glow
green and the battery (2) is being charged.
► When the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) on the
battery no longer light up: The battery (2) is
fully charged and can be removed from the
charger (3).
► If the charger (3) is no longer required: Dis‐
connect the mains plug (6) from the wall out‐
let (7).
6.3
Displaying the state of charge
1
► Depress the pushbutton (1).
The LEDs light up green 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 Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐
functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
19.1.
There is a malfunction in the mower or battery.
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6
5
80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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