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5 Installing the Battery
Mounting and Operation
WARNING
■ Before mounting, read and follow all warnings and safety 
instructions provided with the power equipment.
– Before mounting, read and follow all warnings and 
safety instructions provided with the power 
equipment.
■ Use common sense when mounting to reduce the risk of 
personal injury or property damage.
■ Never mount the Smart Connector on product handles, 
switches, controls, cooling inlets, guards or moving parts.
■ Ensure that no electrical parts, cables, fuel lines or other 
components will be damaged if drilling holes or using 
screws to install the STIHL Connector.
■ Never cover safety warning labels or other on-product 
markings.
■ Never mount the Smart Connector in a manner or in a 
location that interferes with proper working technique or 
your ability to control the power tool.
■ Never mount in areas on the tool that are exposed to heat 
or sparks.
Maintenance and Storage
WARNING
■ Reduce the risk of short circuit:
– Keep the Smart Connector free of foreign matter
– Clean with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
– Never clean with detergents or solvents, which may 
damage the polymer housing.
– Never spray with a pressure washer or otherwise 
spray with water or other liquids.
■ Improper storage can lead to unauthorized use, damage 
to the Smart Connector and power tool it’s connected to, 
and increase the risk of personal injury and property 
damage.
– Reduce the risk of unauthorized use.
– Store the Smart Connector in a dry, secure place out 
of the reach of children and other unauthorized 
users.
The STIHL Connector is powered by a CR2032 button-cell 
battery.  Never attempt to use any other type of battery.
To install the battery in the Smart Connector:
► Using a coin or flat head screwdriver, turn the Smart 
Connector cover (1) counter-clockwise to the unlocked 
position (2).
► Remove the cover.
► Remove and discard the protective battery foil (4).
► Install the battery according to the polarity markings (+/-) 
on the Smart Connector battery compartment.
► Replace the cover. The LED (x) will glow green for three 
seconds when the battery is properly inserted.
► Turn the cover clockwise to the locked position (x).
5 Installing the Battery