Stihl AL 501 - Inspection and Maintenance; 12.1 Charger Care

If the LED flashes red: there is no elec‐
tric contact between the battery and the
charger. Remove and reinsert the bat‐
tery.
or
The battery has a malfunction and
must be replaced. Check the LEDs on
the battery. Do not use or charge a bat‐
tery if its LEDs indicate a malfunction.
or
The charger has a malfunction. Have it
checked by an authorized STIHL serv‐
icing dealer before use.
For more information, 13.
9 ASSEMBLING THE
CHARGER
9.1 Mounting the Power Supply
Cord (only AL 501)
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► Connect the charger side plug (1) with the
socket (2).
10 TRANSPORTING
10.1 Charger
To properly transport the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical out‐
let.
► Remove the battery from the charger.
► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to
the charger.
► When transporting the charger in a vehicle,
ensure that it is secured in a manner that pre‐
vents turnover, impact and damage.
11 STORING
11.1 Charger
To properly store the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical out‐
let.
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► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to
the charger.
► Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure
location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
► Never hang the charger by its power supply
cord or cord bracket (1).
12 INSPECTION AND MAIN‐
TENANCE
12.1 Charger
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from short
circuit and fire, do not attempt to repair, open
or disassemble the charger. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Always unplug
the charger before cleaning.
To properly care for your charger:
► Keep the charger housing and electrical con‐
tacts free from foreign matter.
► Clean the charger as necessary with a dry
cloth or soft, dry brush.
► If the power supply cord is damaged and plu‐
gable, replace it.
► If the power supply cord is damaged and
unplugable, have it replaced by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
► Have worn, missing or damaged safety labels
replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer.
If you make a warranty claim for a component
that has not been serviced or maintained prop‐
erly, coverage may be denied.
9 ASSEMBLING THE CHARGER English
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