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23 Troubleshooting Guide
Cutting blades are 
not clean and 
lubricated.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► If the LEDs still flash, do not attempt to use.
The hedge trimmer has a malfunction and must be checked 
by a servicing dealer.
Hedge trimmer cuts 
out during operation.
1 LED glows 
red.
Battery too hot / too 
cold.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Allow the hedge trimmer and battery to cool down gradually 
at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 
20 °C).
3 LEDs glow 
red.
Hedge trimmer too 
hot.
Run-time is too short. Battery not fully 
charged.
► Charge the battery, @ 10.
Useful life of battery 
has been reached or 
exceeded.
► Have the battery checked by an authorized STIHL servicing 
dealer.
Battery is not being 
charged even though 
LED on charger 
glows green.
1 LED glows 
red.
Battery too hot / too 
cold.
► Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at 
ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 
20 °C).
► Operate the charger only in enclosed, dry rooms at ambient 
temperatures of 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C).
Always remove the battery before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.
Condition LEDs on 
Battery
Cause Remedy