Stihl ASA 85 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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William SanchezAug 20, 2025
How to fix a Stihl ASA 85 if the cut is not clean?
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  Timothy WhiteAug 20, 2025
  If the cut is not clean when using your Stihl power tool, the cutting blade may be dull and needs sharpening. Alternatively, there could be too much play between the cutting and anvil blades, requiring adjustment. In some cases, the cutting blade may be worn or damaged and needs replacement.
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leah11Aug 22, 2025
Why is the Stihl Power Tool pruning shear runtime too short?
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  nnelsonAug 22, 2025
  The runtime of your Stihl power tool pruning shears might be too short due to several reasons. The battery may not be fully charged, so recharge it. The battery life may be exceeded, consider replacing it. A dull cutting blade can also reduce runtime, so sharpen the cutting blade. Additionally, there might be too much play between the cutting and anvil blades, which requires adjustment. Insufficient grease between the cutting and anvil blades can also cause this, so lubricate them with a grease gun.
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Shannon AlvarezAug 26, 2025
Why Stihl ASA 85 pruning shears suddenly stop operating?
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  Dan CamachoAug 26, 2025
  Your Stihl power tool pruning shears might stop operating due to several reasons: * Insufficient battery charge (1 LED on the battery flashes green): Charge the battery. * The battery is too hot or too cold (1 LED on the battery glows red): Allow the battery to cool down or warm up slowly at temperatures of about 15°C - 20°C (60°F - 70°F). * Malfunction (4 LEDs on the battery flash red): Remove and refit the battery. * Moisture in the power tool's electronics or battery: Allow the power tool electronics or battery to dry. * No electrical contact: Check connections. * Loose contact in the connecting cord: Have the connecting cord checked by your servicing dealer.
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Amanda RobinsonAug 30, 2025
Why is the runtime too short on my Stihl Power Tool?
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  Lisa EdwardsAug 30, 2025
  The runtime of your Stihl power tool might be too short due to: * The battery not being fully charged: Charge the battery. * The battery's lifespan being reached or exceeded: Have the battery checked by a servicing dealer. * Insufficient grease between the cutting and anvil blades: Use a grease gun to pump grease into the reservoir between the blades. * The cutting blade being dull: Sharpen the cutting blade. * Too little play between the cutting and anvil blades: Loosen the adjusting nut and readjust the play between the blades. * Different ambient and cutting conditions: See "Working Techniques".
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Patrick CooleySep 2, 2025
What causes a rough cut with a Stihl ASA 85?
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  Kenneth MartinezSep 2, 2025
  A rough cut with your Stihl power tool can be caused by: * A dull cutting blade: Sharpen the cutting blade. * Too much play between the cutting and anvil blades: Adjust the play between the cutting and anvil blades. * A worn cutting blade: Replace the cutting blade.
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Michael SmithSep 5, 2025
What to do if Stihl Power Tool LED on charger flashes red?
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  Brandi AndersonSep 5, 2025
  If the LED on your Stihl power tool charger flashes red, it could indicate: * No electrical contact between the charger and battery: Remove and refit the battery. * A malfunction in the battery (4 LEDs on the battery flash red for about 5 seconds): Remove the battery from the charger and fit it in the battery bag in the backpack. Switch on the power tool at the controller – if the LEDs continue to flash, the battery has a malfunction and must be replaced. * A malfunction in the charger: Have the charger checked by your servicing dealer.
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Kyle HobbsSep 7, 2025
Why Stihl Power Tool cutting performance of pruning shears suddenly deteriorates?
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  yrobinsonSep 8, 2025
  The cutting performance of your Stihl pruning shears might deteriorate if the pruning shears overheated. Reduce working speed or thickness of cut and wait for the power tool to cool down. See "Temperature Monitoring".
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hannah89Sep 10, 2025
What to do if Stihl Power Tool battery jams when being fitted in battery bag or charger?
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  Michelle MartinSep 10, 2025
  If the battery jams when being fitted in the battery bag or charger of your Stihl Power Tool, it is likely that the guides or contacts are dirty. Use a blunt tool to carefully clean the guides and contacts.
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leerhondaSep 13, 2025
Why is Stihl ASA 85 battery not being charged even though LED on charger glows green?
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  jessemooreSep 13, 2025
  The Stihl Power Tool battery might not be charging, even if the LED on the charger glows green, because the battery is too hot or too cold (1 LED on battery glows red). Allow the battery to cool down or warm up slowly at temperatures of about 15°C - 20°C (60°F - 70°F). Operate the charger only in closed, dry rooms at ambient temperatures of 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F).
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rlawsonNov 16, 2025
What to do if Stihl ASA 85 pruning shears do not operate after switch-on?
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  Kathy KimNov 16, 2025
  If your Stihl power tool pruning shears do not operate after being switched on, there could be several reasons. The battery may have a low charge, so recharge it fully. The battery might be too hot or too cold; in this case, remove the battery and allow it to cool down or warm up. There may be a malfunction in the battery, so remove and reinsert it. Check electrical contacts: pull the plug out of the control unit and insert it again. Ensure there's electrical contact between the control unit and motor, and between the control unit and trigger, by tightening the union nut of the connecting cable plug. Also, make sure there's electrical contact between the pruning shears and the battery by removing and reinserting the battery and plug. Finally, the pruning shears or battery might be damp, so...