Charging The Battery - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

11 Charging the Battery

► Check the controls for proper function and
condition, 19.2.
► Check the chain oil flow rate,
11 Charging the Battery
11.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING
■ Read and follow the safety precautions on the
battery and charger and all warnings and
instructions that accompany those products.
To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could
lead to electric shock, fire and explosion,
make sure the charger and its components are
dry and not damaged. Read and follow the
warnings and instructions in your charger's
manual. For optimum performance, observe
the recommended ambient temperature
ranges, 26.6.
WARNING
■ A typical household electric circuit is between
15 and 20 amps. A single STIHL AL 500
charger draws approximately 4.8 amps. A sin‐
gle AL 301 or AL 301-4 charger draws approx‐
imately 4.4 amps and an AL 101 approxi‐
mately 1.3 amps. To reduce the risk of fire
from overloading 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 charger heats up during the charg‐
ing process, do not operate the charger on a
combustible surface or in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other materials and substances are present.
To set up the charger:
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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. Never
insert a wet battery or battery adapter. Never
use a wet charger. Follow all product-specific
warnings and instructions accompanying your
battery and charger.
A battery is not fully charged when it ships from
the factory. STIHL recommends that you fully
charge the battery before using it the first time.
Read and follow the warnings and instructions in
your charger's manual. For optimum perform‐
ance, observe the recommended ambient tem‐
perature ranges,
The battery heats up during operation of the
power tool. If a hot battery is connected to the
charger, it may be necessary for it to cool down
before charging starts. The charging process
begins only after the battery has cooled down
sufficiently.
Charging time depends on a number of factors,
including battery condition and the ambient tem‐
perature. For a complete list of approximate
charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
To charge an AR battery:
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