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17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Troubleshooting Hedge Trimmer and Charging Cable
Condition
LEDs on hedge
trimmer
Hedge trimmer does
1 LED flashes
not start when
green.
switched on.
3 LEDs glow red. Hedge trimmer is too hot.
3 LEDs flash red. There is a electrical
Hedge trimmer cuts
3 LEDs glow red. Hedge trimmer is too hot.
out during operation.
Hedge trimmer
runtime is too short.
Hedge trimmer is not
3 LEDs glow red. Hedge trimmer is too hot.
being charged.
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Cause
Hedge trimmer has low
charge.
malfunction.
Cutting blades do not run
freely.
The hedge trimmer is
damp.
There is a electrical
malfunction.
Cutting blades do not run
freely.
The hedge trimmer is not
fully charged.
Normal hedge trimmer life
has been exceeded.
Malfunction in hedge
trimmer or charging cable.
Remedy
► Charge the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the activation key.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.
► Remove the activation key.
► Do not use your hedge trimmer and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use your
hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to dry.
► Remove the activation key.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, wait 5 seconds and
then switch it on again.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
► Fully charge the hedge trimmer.
► Replace the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the activation key.
► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.
► Remove the activation key.
► Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
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