Battery; Light Emitting Diodes (Leds) On Battery; Visual Inspection; Testing With Adg 1 Battery Analyzer - Stihl BGA 86 Service Manual

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Battery

4.1

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) On Battery

Condition
1 LED on battery flashes green
1 LED on battery glows red
4 LEDs on battery flash red
4.2

Visual Inspection

The battery is sealed (arrow) when it leaves the factory.
Never attempt to open or repair the battery.
Always carry out a visual inspection first.
Check the contacts (arrows)
N
If there are signs of external damage (e.g. bent or
damaged contacts, deformation, cracks in housing),
always install a new battery.
BGA 86
Cause
Insufficient state of charge
Battery too hot / too cold
Malfunction
4.3
N
N
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The electrical components of all STIHL battery power
tools with an EC motor can be tested with the STIHL
ADG 2 analyzer.
A battery bag and a suitable geometrically matching
STIHL battery with a minimum charge of 80% are required
to test the power tool.
WARNING!
The power tool's motor starts during the test. Before
starting the test, exclude any risk of injury or damage to
property from the power tool's airstream – risk of
accidents.
5.1
Always carry out a visual inspection first.
Replace damaged parts before performing test with the
analyzer.
Remedy
Charge the battery
Allow battery to cool down / allow battery
to warm up slowly at temperatures of
about 15°C - 20°C (59°F - 68°F)
Remove the battery and refit it

Testing With ADG 1 Battery Analyzer

Test the battery with the STIHL ADG 1 battery
analyzer, see separate instruction manual for ADG 1.
Always replace a defective battery.
Observe safety precautions, see. @ 2

Testing Cordless Power Tool

Visual Inspection
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