Instruction Manual

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English 11 Charging the Battery
To set up the charger:
► Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed wall outlet (4)
matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on
the rating plate on the charger.
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it is plugged
in. The LED (1) will glow green for about 1 second, then it
will glow red briefly before going out. Once the LED goes
out, the self-test is complete and the charger is ready to
charge the battery.
► Position the power supply cord (2) so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp
objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to
damage or stress.
11.2 Charging
WARNING
STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which,
if damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode. Never charge a malfunctioning,
damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery or use a
charger that has been damaged, @ 6. Make sure the
charger and the battery to be charged are both completely
dry before charging, @ 8. Follow all product-specific
warnings and instructions accompanying your battery.
To charge the battery:
► Push the battery (1) into the charger (2) until it stops.
The LED on the charger (3) glows or flashes green when
the battery is charging.
When the LED on the charger goes out, the charging
process is complete and the charger will shut itself off. The
battery can be removed from the charger.
► Disconnect the power supply cord from the electrical
outlet when the charger is not in use.
A battery is not fully charged when it ships from the factory.
STIHL recommends that you fully charge the battery before
using it the first time.
Operate the charger indoors in a dry room. For optimum
performance, STIHL recommends operating the charger
within an ambient temperature range of 41 °F to 86 °F (5 °C
to 30 °C).
The battery heats up during operation. If a hot battery is
inserted into the charger, it may be necessary for it to cool
down before charging starts. The charging process begins
only after the battery has cooled down sufficiently.
Charging time depends on a number of factors, including
battery condition and the ambient temperature. For a
complete list of approximate charging times, see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
11.3 Mounting the Charger on a Wall
When mounting, ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or
other service lines run in the wall behind the charger.
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