Preparing Shrub Shears For Operation; Charging The Battery, Leds; Charging The Battery; Leds On Charger - Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual

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5 Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation

5.1 Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Shrub shears, @ 4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
– Charger, @ 4.6.4.
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.1.
► Clean the shrub shears, @ 15.1.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your shrub
shears and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1

Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
The charging process starts automatically
when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and
the battery is fitted in the charger. The right
LED on the charger glows green when the
battery is fully charged. The charge process
has been completed.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
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► Insert the plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet (6).
► Lay the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the battery (1) in the guides in the charger (2) and
press it home as far as stop.
The LED (3) flashes green and the battery (1) is being
charged.
► If the LED (3) glows green: Disconnect the plug (5) from
the wall outlet (6).
Battery is fully charged.
► Remove the battery (1).
6.2

LEDs on charger

The LEDs can indicate the battery's state of charge or
malfunctions in the charger or battery. The LEDs can glow
or flash green or red.
If the LED flashes green, the battery is being charged.
If the LED glows green, the battery is fully charged.
► If the LED flashes red: Wait for the battery to cool down.
Battery is not within permissible temperature range.
► If the LED flashes red: Do not use the charger and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in charger or battery.
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