Operation Manual

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English 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
HLA 85
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.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Fit and adjust the carrying system, @ 8.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 8.2.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the 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 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, @ 19.
There is a malfunction in hedge trimmer or battery.
7.1 Mounting the Loop Handle
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
7 Assembling the Hedge Trimmer
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