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12 Assembling the Trimmer
To determine the battery's state of charge:
► Press the button (1) on the battery.
The LEDs on the battery will glow or flash green for about
5 seconds and indicate the state of charge (see
illustration).
For example:
If four green LEDs glow continuously: full charge.
If one green LED is flashing: less than 20 % charge.
11.2 LED on the Charger
One LED shows the status of the charger. The LED can glow
green or flash red.
For more information,
12.1 Mounting the Deflector
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects or contact
with the cutting attachment, never operate the trimmer
without a properly mounted deflector. Keep bystanders at
least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
To mount the deflector:
► Switch off the trimmer,
15.2.
► Remove the battery,
If the LED glows green continuously: the battery
is being charged.
or
The battery is too hot or too cold for charging. To
determine, check the LEDs on the battery. If
there is one glowing red light, allow the battery to
warm up or cool down gradually at an ambient
temperature of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
1
0000-GXX-0629-A0
20-40%
40-60%
60-80%
80-100%
0-20%
If the LED flashes red: there is no electric contact
between the battery and the charger. Remove
and reinsert the battery.
or
The battery has a malfunction and must be
replaced. Check the LEDs on the battery. Do not
use or charge a battery if its LEDs indicate a
malfunction.
or
The charger has a malfunction. Have it checked
by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before
use.
12 Assembling the Trimmer