Stihl AR 1000, Instruction Manual

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English 5 Preparing Battery for Operation
4.9 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a jet of water or
pointed objects can damage the battery. If the battery is
not cleaned correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the battery as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ If the battery is not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the battery.
► If the battery needs to be serviced or repaired: Contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
5.1 Preparing Battery for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Check the LEDs and beeps,
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► If 4 LEDs flash red and short beeps sound in quick
succession: Do not use or transport the battery, contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
► Fully charge the battery,
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► Clean the battery,
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► Clean contacts of the connecting cable,
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► Fit the connecting cable,
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► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition,
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► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
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.
The charging process starts automatically when the plug is
inserted in a wall outlet and the AP adapter is fitted in the
charger. The charger switches itself off automatically when
the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
The STIHL AL 300 and AL 500 chargers have a built-in fan
which may cut in and out during the charging process.
► Insert the plug (7) in a convenient wall outlet (8).
The charger (5) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green
for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
WARNING
Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can result
in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
► Lay the connecting cable (6).
5 Preparing Battery for Operation
6 Charging the Battery, LEDS and
Signals
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