Troubleshooting Guide; Troubleshooting - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

22 Troubleshooting Guide

22 Troubleshooting Guide

22.1 Troubleshooting

Always remove the activation key before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition LEDs on the
Trimmer
3 LEDs flash
red.
Trimmer does not
start when switched
on.
1 LED flashes
green.
3 LEDs glow
red.
Trimmer cuts out 3 LEDs glow
during operation. red.
Runtime is too short.
Trimmer is not being 3 LEDs glow
charged. red.
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Cause Remedy
Malfunction in ► Do not attempt to use. The trimmer has a malfunction and
trimmer. must be checked by a servicing dealer.
Activation key not ► Remove the activation key, @ 13.2.
fully inserted.
► Visually check the electrical contacts of the activation key.
► Reinsert the activation key, @ 13.1.
Less than 20% ► Charge the trimmer, @ 9.
charge remaining.
Integrated battery ► Remove the activation key, @ 13.2.
too hot.
► Allow the trimmer to cool down gradually at ambient
temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).
Moisture in trimmer. ► Allow the trimmer to dry.
Trimmer too hot. ► Remove the activation key, @ 13.2.
► Allow the trimmer to cool down gradually at ambient
temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).
Electrical ► Switch off the trimmer. Wait at least 5 seconds and switch it
malfunction. back on, @ 14.
Trimmer not fully ► Charge the trimmer, @ 9.
charged.
Useful life of ► Have the trimmer checked by an authorized STIHL
integrated battery servicing dealer.
has been reached or
exceeded.
Integrated battery ► Allow the trimmer to warm up or cool down gradually at
too hot / too cold. ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
Integrated battery ► Allow the trimmer to warm up or cool down gradually at
too hot / too cold. ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to
20 °C).
► Operate the charger only in enclosed, dry rooms at ambient
temperatures of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
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