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► Store the charger in a clean and dry
condition.
► Store the charger in a confined space.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.8
Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ If the charger is not cleaned as described in this
instruction manual, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the charger as described in this instruction
manual.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, high pressure cleaners or
pointed objects can damage the charger.
► Clean the charger as described in this instruction
manual.
■ If the charger is serviced or repaired by the user,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the charger.
5 Preparing Charger for Use
5.1
Preparing Charger for Use
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Clean the charger, @ 8.1.
► Make sure the charger is in a safe condition, @ 4.5.
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► If you cannot carry out this work: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery, ambient temperature. The actual
charging time may differ from the specified charging time.
For specified charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
The charging process starts automatically
when the battery is inserted in the charger.
The charger switches itself off automatically
when the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
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► Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet (7).
The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green
for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
WARNING
Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can result
in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
5 Preparing Charger for Use
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