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Troubleshooting
Always disconnect the battery from the power tool before performing any maintenance work.
Condition
Power tool does not start after switch-on
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Cause
No electrical contact between power
tool and battery
Battery flat
(1 light emitting diode on battery
flashes green and four long beeps
sound)
Battery too hot / too cold
(1 light emitting diode on battery glows
red)
Malfunction in battery
(4 light emitting diodes on battery flash
red and a rapid succession of beeps
sound for several seconds)
Power tool too hot
(3 light emitting diodes on battery glow
red)
Electromagnetic problem or malfunc-
tion in machine
(3 light emitting diodes on battery flash
red)
Dampness in machine and / or battery Allow power tool / battery to dry
Remedy
Remove adapter, check contacts and refit
adapter
Charge the battery
Allow battery to cool down / at temperatures
of about 59°F - 68°F (15°C - 20°C), allow
battery to warm up slowly
Disconnect battery from power tool, take it
off your back, observe battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer immediately.
If the battery emits smoke, heats up, smells,
makes noises or shows signs of deforma-
tion, disconnect it from the power tool, take
it off your back, put it down and immediately
move a safe distance away. Keep children
and animals away from the work area. Keep
battery away from combustible materials.
allow power tool to cool down
Take the adapter out of the power tool and
refit it. Switch on the power tool – if the light
emitting diodes still flash, the power tool has
a malfunction and must be checked by a
STIHL servicing dealer.
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