Instruction Manual

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English 5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Hedge trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @ 4.6.2.
– Charging cable, @ 4.6.3.
► Check the built-in battery, @ 9.2.
► Fully charge the hedge trimmer, @ 6.1.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 14.1.
► Check the controls, @ 9.1.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the activation key and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Malfunction in hedge trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your hedge
trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6.1 Charging the Hedge Trimmer
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the hedge trimmer or ambient temperature.
The actual charging time may differ from the specified
charging time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
The charging process starts automatically
when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and
the charging cable is connected to the hedge
trimmer. The charging process stops
automatically when the hedge trimmer is fully
charged.
The hedge trimmer and charging cable heat up during the
charging process.
► Remove the activation key.
► Insert the plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet (6).
► Lay the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the charger plug (3) in the charge socket (2).
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state of charge.
► If the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect the charger plug
(3) from the charge socket (2).
The hedge trimmer is fully charged.
► Disconnect the plug (5) from the wall outlet (6).
6.2 State of Charge
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate
the state of charge.
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
6 Charging the Hedge Trimmer, LEDs
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4
6
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3
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