23 Troubleshooting Guide
23 Troubleshooting Guide
23.1 Blower
Always remove the connecting cord before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition
LEDs on
Battery
Blower does not start
when switched on.
1 LED flashes
green.
STIHL AR
Series: four
long beeps are
emitted (AR L -
six beeps).
1 LED glows
red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
STIHL
AR Series:
Additionally, a
rapid
succession of
short beeps is
emitted.
3 LEDs glow
red.
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Cause
Remedy
No electrical contact
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
between blower and
► Visually check the electrical contacts in the socket.
battery.
► Reinsert the connecting cord, @ 14.1.
► If the blower still does not start, clean the contact surfaces
on the connecting cord, @ 21.2.
Battery has low
► Charge the battery as described in its instruction manual.
charge.
Battery too hot / too
► Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at
cold.
ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
Malfunction in
► Remove and reinsert the connecting cord, @ 14.
battery.
► Switch on the blower, @ 15.1.
► If the LEDs continue to flash, do not attempt to use.
The battery has a malfunction and must be replaced.
The trigger switch is
► Switch on the blower as described in this instruction
already depressed
manual, @ 15.1.
before the retaining
latch is pushed
forward.
Blower too hot.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
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