12 LED Diagnostics and Acoustic Signals
To charge an AP battery:
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► Push the battery (2) into the charger (3) until it stops.
The LED on the charger glows green when the battery is
charging.
The LEDs (1) on the AP battery glow green and show the
state of charge.
When the LEDs on the battery go out, the charging
process is complete and the charger will shut itself off. The
AP battery can be removed from the charger.
► Disconnect the power supply cord from the electrical
outlet when the charger is not in use.
► Charge STIHL AP series batteries only with genuine
STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 series chargers.
12 LED Diagnostics and Acoustic Signals
12.1 STIHL AP Battery
12.1.1 Battery Status
Four LEDs show the status of the battery. These LEDs can
glow or flash green or red.
If one LED glows red continuously: the battery is
either too hot or too cold. 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).
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If all 4 LEDs flash red: the battery has a
malfunction and must be replaced. Do not
attempt to charge, use or store the battery.
12.1.2 Power Tool Status
The same LEDs on the battery will indicate the status of the
power tool.
If three LEDs glow red continuously: the power tool motor is
too hot. Allow the motor to cool down.
If three LEDs flash red when you activate the trigger switch:
the power tool has an electrical malfunction. Do not operate
the power tool. Have it checked by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer before use or storage.
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12.1.3 Charge Status
The LEDs on the battery also show the battery's state of
charge.
To determine the battery's state of charge:
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► 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.
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40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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