18 Specifications
Fault
LEDs on the
battery
The blower swit‐
3 LEDs light up
ches off while in
red.
operation.
The blower ope‐
rating time is too
short.
Charging does
1 LED emits
not start when
red light.
the battery is
inserted into the
charger.
17.2
Troubleshooting the Charger
Fault
LED on Char‐
ger
Battery not being
The LED fla‐
charged.
shes red.
18 Specifications
18.1
STIHL BGA 60 Blower
– Approved battery: STIHL AK
– Blowing force: 15 N
– Maximum air velocity: 69 m/s
– Average air velocity: 58 m/s
– Air throughput rate: 780 m³/h
– Weight without battery: 2.3 kg
Consult www.stihl.com/battery-life for the respec‐
tive running time.
18.2
STIHL AK Battery
– Battery technology: lithium-ion
– Voltage: 36 V
– Capacity in Ah: see rating label
– Energy content in Wh: see rating label
– Weight in kg: See rating label
18.3
STIHL AL 101 Charger
– Rated voltage: See rating plate
– Frequency: see rating plate
– Rated power: see rating plate
– Charging current: See rating plate
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Cause
The blower or the bat‐
tery is damp.
The blower is too
warm.
There is an electrical
fault.
The battery is not fully
charged.
The battery service
life has been excee‐
ded.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
Cause
No electrical contact
between charger and
battery.
There is a malfunction
in the charger.
For charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
18.4
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional
area of its conductors must meet the following
minimum requirements – depending on the line
voltage and length of the extension cord:
If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to
240V:
– Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²
– Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 /
2.5 mm²
If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to
127V:
– Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²
– Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 /
3.5 mm²
Remedy
► Allow blower or battery to dry,
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
► Remove battery and reinsert it.
► Switch on blower.
► Fully charge the battery.
► Replace battery.
► Leave battery inserted in charger.
Charging starts automatically as soon as
the permitted temperature range is rea‐
ched.
Remedy
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts on charger.
► Insert battery.
► Do not use the charger and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
Extension Cords
English
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