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5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Ensure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Long-reach hedge trimmer,
– Cutting blades,
– Battery,
► Check the battery,
► Charge the battery fully as described in the User Manual
for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer,
15.1.
► Mount the loop handle (HLA 66),
► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades,
► Adjust the shaft length (HLA 86),
► Fit and adjust the shoulder strap,
► Check the controls,
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use the long-
reach hedge trimmer 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.
► 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,
There is a malfunction in hedge trimmer or battery.
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
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