Before Starting Work; Preparing The Hedge Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

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10 Before Starting Work

10.1 Preparing the Hedge Trimmer for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.
► Mount the hedge trimmer's loop handle, @ 13.2.
► Mount the cutting blades, @ 13.1.
► 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 @ 8. 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; operate the charger
indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature, @ 8.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
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, @ 8.
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To set up the charger:
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► Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed wall outlet (4)
matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on
the rating plate on the charger.
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 present a tripping
hazard or be subjected to damage or stress.

11.2 Charging

WARNING
STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which,
if damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode. Never charge a malfunctioning,
damaged, 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
conditions. Never insert a wet battery. Never use a wet
charger, @ 8.
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