Operation Manual
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18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Troubleshooting Shrub Shears, Battery and Charger
18 Troubleshooting
Condition LEDs on charger Cause Remedy
Shrub shears do not 
start when switched 
on.
Battery has low charge ► Charge the battery.
Battery too hot or too cold. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow battery to cool down / warm up.
There is a malfunction in 
the shrub shears.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the shrub shears.
► If shrub shears still do not start when switched on: 
Do not use your shrub shears and contact your 
STIHL servicing dealer.
Cutting blades do not move 
freely.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin 
solvent.
► If shrub shears still do not start when switched on: 
Do not use your shrub shears and contact your 
STIHL servicing dealer.
Shrub shears are too hot. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow the shrub shears to cool down.
There is a malfunction in 
the battery.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the shrub shears.
► If shrub shears still do not start when switched on: 
Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL 
servicing dealer.
No electrical contact 
between the shrub shears 
and battery.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
Shrub shears or battery 
damp.
► Allow shrub shears or battery to dry.
Shrub shears cut out 
during operation.
Shrub shears are too hot. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow the shrub shears to cool down.










