17 Troubleshooting
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Troubleshooting Blower or Battery
Condition
LEDs on Battery
Blower does not start
1 LED flashes
when switched on
green.
1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold. ► Remove the battery.
3 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in
3 LEDs glow red. Blower is too hot.
4 LEDs flash red
Blower cuts out
3 LEDs glow red. Blower is too hot.
during operation
Blower runtime is too
short
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Cause
Battery has low charge.
the blower.
There is a malfunction in
the battery.
No electrical contact
between blower and
battery.
Blower or battery damp.
There is a electrical
malfunction.
Battery not fully charged.
Normal battery life has
been exceeded.
Remedy
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the
instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500
chargers.
► Allow battery to cool down or warm up.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the blower.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the
blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow blower to cool down.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the blower.
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the
battery and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Allow blower or battery to dry.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow blower to cool down.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the blower.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the
instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500
chargers.
► Replace the battery.
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