10 Before Starting Work
10 Before Starting Work
10.1
Preparing the Hedge Trimmer
for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery,
► Check the controls for proper function and
condition,
16.1.
► Check the cutting attachment for damage or
other problems.
11 Charging the Battery
11.1
Setting up the Charger
WARNING
■ Read and follow the battery and charger
safety precautions and instructions in this
manual,
7 and
short circuit, which could lead to electric
shock, fire and explosion, make sure the
charger and its components are dry and not
damaged; operate the charger indoors at an
appropriate ambient temperature,
WARNING
■ A typical household electrical circuit is
between 15 and 20 amps. A single STIHL
AL 101 charger draws approximately
1.3 amps. To reduce the risk of fire from over‐
loading an electrical circuit:
– Ensure the electrical system is rated to
withstand the expected electrical draw
before charging your battery.
– Charge multiple batteries one at a time or
on separate circuits, unless you know
your circuit can handle the total expected
draw from multiple chargers.
WARNING
■ Since the battery and charger heat up during
the charging process, do not operate the
charger on a combustible surface or in a loca‐
tion where combustible gases, liquids, vapors,
dusts or other materials and substances are
present,
8.
To set up the charger:
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11.2.
8. To reduce the risk of
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► Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed
electrical outlet (4) matching the voltage and
electrical frequency stated on the charger's
rating plate.
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it
is plugged in. The charger LED (1) will glow
green for about 1 second, then it will glow red
briefly before going out. Once the LED goes out,
the self-test is complete and the charger is ready
to charge the battery.
► Position the power supply cord (2) so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in
contact with sharp objects or moving parts or
otherwise be subjected to damage or stress.
11.2
Charging
WARNING
■ STIHL batteries contain safety features and
devices which, if damaged, may allow the bat‐
tery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode. Never charge a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery or
use a charger that has been damaged. For
indoor use only. Keep the charger dry. Protect
it from rain, water, liquids and damp condi‐
tions. Never insert a wet battery. Never use a
wet charger,
8.
To charge the battery:
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