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11 LED Diagnostics
To charge the battery:
► Push the battery (2) into the charger (3) until it stops.
The LED on the charger (4) glows green when the battery 
is being charged.
The LEDs (1) on the battery glow green and show the 
state of charge.
The charging process is complete when the LED on the 
charger and the LEDs on the battery go out.
The charger turns itself off when the battery is fully 
charged.
► Remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the 
power supply cord from the wall outlet when charging is 
complete.
A battery is not fully charged when it ships from the factory. 
STIHL recommends that you fully charge the battery before 
using it the first time.
Operate the charger only indoors, in dry rooms and within an 
ambient temperature range of 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 
40 °C).
The battery heats up during operation of the trimmer. If a hot 
battery is inserted into the charger, it may be necessary for 
it to cool down before charging starts. The charging process 
begins only after the battery has cooled down sufficiently.
Charging time depends on a number of factors, including 
battery condition and ambient temperature. For a complete 
list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/
charging-times.
11.1 LEDs on the Battery
11.1.1 Battery Status
Four LEDs show the status of the battery. These LEDs can 
glow or flash green or red.
11.1.2 Trimmer Status
When the battery is inserted in the trimmer, the same LEDs 
on the battery will indicate the status of the trimmer.
If three LEDs glow red continuously: the trimmer motor is too 
hot. Allow the motor to cool down.
If three LEDs flash red when you activate the trigger switch: 
the trimmer has an electrical malfunction. Do not operate the 
trimmer. Have it checked by an authorized STIHL servicing 
dealer before use or storage.
For troubleshooting information, @ 23.1.
11.1.3 Charge Status
The LEDs on the battery also show the battery's state of 
charge.
11 LED Diagnostics
If one LED glows red continuously: the battery 
is either too hot or too cold. Allow the battery 
to warm up or cool down gradually at an 
ambient temperature of about 50 °F to 68 °F 
(10 °C to 20 °C).
If all 4 LEDs flash red: the battery has a 
malfunction and must be replaced. Do not 
attempt to charge, use or store the battery.