► Read, understand and save the following documents in addition to this instruction manual: – Instruction manual of STIHL cordless product being used. – Instruction manual for STIHL AL 300, 500 chargers – Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data- sheets...
11 Bag For transporting and storing AP adapter. 12 AP adapter Connects battery to a STIHL cordless product with a battery compartment for STIHL AP batteries. 13 Connecting cable Connects battery to a STIHL cordless product with socket or AP adapter.
Do not dispose of the product with your household The battery must not be used for cordless lawn mowers. waste. Carry the battery on your back while working. The battery is recharged with a STIHL AL 300 or AL 500 4 Safety Precautions charger. WARNING ■...
► If the battery is passed on to another person: Always ► Do not throw the battery into a fire. give them the instruction manual. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Use and store the battery at temperatures ►...
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► Do not open the battery. ■ Connecting cable can be damaged if it is not laid properly. This can result in injuries and may damage the connecting ► Use only original STIHL accessories designed for this cable. battery. ► Position the connecting cable so that it cannot be ►...
► Store the battery separately from the cordless product ► Stop work, take the battery off your back and contact and charger. your STIHL servicing dealer. ► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging. ► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Take the ►...
► If the battery needs to be serviced or repaired: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. The STIHL AL 300 and AL 500 chargers have a built-in fan which may cut in and out during the charging process. 5 Preparing Battery for Operation...
English 7 Assembling the Battery ► Insert the battery cable plug (1) in the socket (2) on the AP ► If the LEDs glow or flash red or there are no beeps: Rectify adapter (3). the malfunction.@ 17 There is a malfunction in the cordless product or battery. ►...
English 8 Adjusting Battery for User Fitting and Removing the Rain Cover 8 Adjusting Battery for User 7.2.1 Fitting the rain cover Fitting and Adjusting the Connecting Cable The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted to suit the user’s size, different cordless products and the application. ►...
► If the right-hand LED flashes green and there are four long beeps: Charge the battery. ► If the LEDs do not glow or flash or there are no beeps: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. There is a malfunction in the battery.
English 11 After Finishing Work 10.2 Connecting battery to a STIHL cordless product 12 Connecting and Charging USB Device with a battery compartment for STIHL AP batteries 12.1 Connecting and charging USB device ► Hold connecting cable plug (1) so that the arrow on its side lines up with the arrow point on the AP adapter’s socket...
14 Storing 14.1 Storing the Battery STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge between 30% and 45% (2 LEDs glow green). ► Clean the contacts (1) with a dry cloth. ► Observe the following points when storing the battery: –...
16.1 Servicing and repairing the battery The battery requires no servicing and cannot be repaired by the user. ► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. 0458-794-9921-C...
There is a malfunction in ► Disconnect battery and then reconnect it. the battery. ► Switch on the cordless product. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. 3 LEDs glow red. Cordless product too hot.
20.1 Disposing of Battery – AR 3000: 8.1 kg Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for information on – USB connection (AR 1000 only): Plug type A disposal. – BC1.2 (DCP) ► Dispose of the battery and packaging in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements.
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