Instruction Manual

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English 5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation
The following steps must be carried out every time before
starting work:
► Make sure that the following components are in a safe
condition:
–Blower, @ 4.6.1.
– Battery, @ 4.6.2.
► Check the battery, @ 10.2.
► Fully charge the battery as described in the Instruction
Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 300, 500.
► Clean blower, @ 15.1.
► Attach nozzle, @ 7.1.
► Check controls, @ 10.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while checking the
controls: remove the battery and consult a STIHL
servicing dealer.
There is a fault in the blower.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: do not use the
blower. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer.
6.1 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
6.2 Displaying State of Charge
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate
the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or malfunctions. 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, @ 17.
Malfunction in blower or battery.
7.1 Attaching and Removing the Nozzle
► Switch off blower and remove battery.
5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
7 Assembling the Blower
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