Preparing Hedge Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Battery, Leds; Charging The Battery - Stihl HSA 56 Instruction Manual

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5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
5.1

Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation

Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.1.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 14.1.
► Check the controls, @ 9.1.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the hedge trimmer.
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Hedge trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
– Charger, @ 4.6.4.
► If you cannot carry out this work: 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, 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 battery is inserted in the charger.
The charger switches itself off automatically
when the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
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► Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet (7).
The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green
for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
WARNING
Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can result
in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
► Position the connecting cable (5).
► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and
press it home as far as stop.
The LED (4) glows green.
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state of charge.
► If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect
the plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).
Battery is fully charged.
► Remove the battery (2).
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