Stihl AL 301-4 User manual

STIHL AL 301-4 Instruction Manual

Translation of Original Instruction Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Applicable Documents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Symbols in Text
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3 Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Icons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Safety Precautions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 Warning Symbols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.3 Requirements concerning the user
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4 Working Area and Surroundings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.5 Safe condition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.6 Charging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.7 Connecting to the power supply
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.8 Transport
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.9 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Preparing Charger for Use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1 Preparing Charger for Use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1 Mounting the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.2 Charging the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3 Displaying the State of Charge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.4 LEDs on charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Removing and Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.1 Inserting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.2 Removing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.1 Transporting the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9.1 Storing the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.1 Cleaning the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 Maintenance and Repairs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11.1 Servicing and Repairing the Charger
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12 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12.1 Troubleshooting the Charger
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13 Specifications
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13.1 STIHL AL 301-4 Charger
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13.2 Extension Cords
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13.3 Temperature limits
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13.4 Recommended temperature ranges
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13.5 REACH
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14 Spare Parts and Accessories
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14.1 Spare parts and accessories
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15 Disposal
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15.1 Disposing of the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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English 1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’
requirements. The products are designed for reliability even
under extreme conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers
guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as
comprehensive service support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sustainable and
responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual
is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in
an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2.1 Applicable Documents
The local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this User Manual, read, understand and
keep the following documents:
– User Manual for STIHL AR battery
– Safety notices and precautions for STIHL AP battery
– Vehicle manufacturer's user manual (if the charger is
installed in a vehicle)
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products
with built-in battery: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal
injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
WARNING
This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal
injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to
property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
1Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction
manual.

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3.1 Charger
1 LEDs on charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
2 Button
The button activates the LEDs on the charger and the
batteries.
3 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
4 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the battery in the battery
compartment.
5 Holders
The holders are used to mount the charger at the wall, on
the table, on a shelf or in a drawer.
6 Connecting cable
The connecting cable connects the charger to the mains
plug.
7 Mains plug
The mains plug connects the connecting cable to a
socket.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Icons
Meanings of symbols that may be on the charger:
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of the warning signs on the charger:
3Overview
5
2
3
4
6
7
#
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Protect the power tool from rain and dampness.
Do not dispose of the product with domestic waste.
Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.

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4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL AL 301-4 charger can recharge up to four STIHL
AP and AR batteries.
WARNING
￭ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved by STIHL
may cause a fire or explosion. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Use a STIHL AL 301-4 charger to recharge STIHL AP
and AR batteries.
￭ Using the charger for purposes for which it is not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to
property.
► Use the charger as described in this User Manual.
4.3 Requirements concerning the user
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the
charger. The user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► If the charger is passed on to another person: Always
give them the user manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate the charger. If the user is
able to operate the equipment but has physical,
sensory or mental restrictions, the user may only work
with the equipment under the supervision of or after
receiving instruction from a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the charger.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained in an
occupation under supervision according to national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
using the charger for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.4 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously or
fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the charger.
Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
Protect the charger from rain and dampness.
Never stack more than three chargers.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.

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￭ The charger is not waterproof. If you work in rain or in a
damp environment, an electric shock may occur. The user
may be injured and the charger may be damaged.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry room.
► If the charger is installed and operated in a vehicle:
Install and operate the charger in a closed and dry area
in the vehicle.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable environment
or in an explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible
surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits, @13.3.
￭ People can trip over the connecting cable. People may be
injured and the charger may be damaged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
￭ If the charger is used as a surface to store items or liquids
containers, these objects maybe too heavy for the screw
connections of the charger, or they may fall off and
contents may leak. Persons may be injured or property
may be damaged.
► Do not use the charger as a storage surface.
4.5 Safe condition
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– If there are batteries in the charger: The batteries have
been properly inserted and locked in the battery
compartment.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and
allow it to dry.
► Insert the battery as described in this User Manual.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with metallic
objects to short circuit them.
► Do not open the charger.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.6 Charging
WARNING
￭ During charging, a damaged or defective charger may
give off an unusual smell or smoke. Persons may be
injured or property damaged.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
￭ Insufficient heat dissipation may cause the charger to
overheat and a fire to break out. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not cover the charger.
￭ Several chargers can be stacked. Stacks of more than
three chargers may easily tip over. This can result in
severe injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a damp
environment.

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4.7 Connecting to the power supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following
reasons:
– The connecting cable or the extension cord is damaged.
– The mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord
is damaged.
– The socket is not properly installed.
DANGER
￭ Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Make sure that the connecting cable, extension cord
and their mains plugs are undamaged.
► Make sure your hands are dry before touching the
connecting cable, extension cord and their mains plug.
► Plug the mains plug of the connecting cable or
extension cord into a properly installed, shockproof
socket with the correct fuse rating.
► Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter
(30 mA, 30 ms).
￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can result in
electric shock. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
► Use an extension cable with the correct cable cross-
section, @13.2.
WARNING
￭ Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or
frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may
be damaged.
► Make sure that the mains voltage and the mains
frequency of the power supply match the data on the
rating plate of the charger.
► If the charger is used in a vehicle: Make sure the line
voltage and line frequency in the vehicle agree with the
data on the charger’s rating plate.
￭ If the charger is connected to a power strip, electrical
components may be overloaded during the charging
process. The components may overheat and cause a fire.
Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property
may be damaged.
► Ensure that the technical specifications for the power
strip are not exceeded by the information on the rating
plate of the charger and of all electrical devices
connected to the power strip.
￭ An incorrectly routed connecting cable or extension cord
may be damaged, and people may trip over it. People may
be injured, and the connecting cable or extension cord
may be damaged.
► Route and mark the connecting cable and extension
cord so that people will not trip over them.
► Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that
they are not under tension or tangled.
► Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that
they will not be damaged, kinked or crushed and will not
be chafed.
► Protect the connecting cable and extension cord from
heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting cable and extension cord on a dry
surface.
► Never stack more than three chargers.
► Do not stack chargers while a STIHL AR
battery is being charged.
► If the charger is transported in a vehicle: Do
not stack several chargers.
If the connecting cable or the extension cord is
damaged:
► Do not touch the damaged area.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the wall
socket.

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￭ The extension cable warms up in operation. If that heat
cannot escape, it may cause a fire.
► If using a cable reel: completely unroll the cable reel.
￭ If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they may be
damaged if the charger is mounted on the wall. Contact
with wiring can result in electric shock. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the wall at the
proposed mounting site.
￭ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in
this User Manual, the charger may move, fall down, or
overheat. Persons may be injured or property may be
damaged.
► Mount the charger on the wall as described in this User
Manual.
► Mount the charger on the wall first and then insert the
batteries.
￭ The charger can be mounted in a vehicle. If the charger
has not been professionally installed in the vehicle,
vehicle components may be damaged. Persons may be
injured or property may be damaged.
► Observe the vehicle manufacturer's mounting
instructions.
► Applicable national installation regulations must be
observed when connecting the charger to the vehicle
supply system.
4.8 Transport
WARNING
￭ If the charger is not permanently installed in the vehicle,
the charger may tip over or move. Persons may be injured
or property damaged.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
► Remove all batteries.
► Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net to
prevent it turning over and moving.
► Do not stack several chargers.
￭ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying the
charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be
damaged.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the
charger.
4.9 Storage
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger. Children can be seriously injured or killed.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, the charger may be damaged.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Do not store the charger outside of the specified
temperature limits, @13.3.
￭ Several chargers can be stacked. Stacks of more than
three chargers may easily tip over. This can result in
severe injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
￭ The connecting cable should not be used for carrying the
charger or hanging up the charger. The connecting cable
and the charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure grip. The
charger is provided with a handle recess to make it easy
to pick up the charger.
► Attach the charger at the screw points.
► Never stack more than three chargers.

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4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
WARNING
￭ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or sharp
objects can damage the charger. If the charger is not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
They may cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the charger as described in this User Manual.
￭ If the charger is not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the charger.
￭ If the connecting cable is faulty or damaged:
► Have the connecting cable replaced by a STIHL dealer.
5.1 Preparing Charger for Use
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the charger is in a safe condition, @4.5.
► Clean the charger, @10.1.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use the charger
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6.1 Mounting the Charger
► Check the following points when mounting the charger on
a wall:
– Suitable fixing materials.
– The diameter of the screws is 4.8 mm minimum.
– Matching washers of 15 mm outside diameter are used.
– The charger is level.
– The charger is not mounted higher than 1.8 m above
floor level.
– If several chargers are mounted side by side: The
connecting cable is laid below the charger.
Mounting the Charger on a Wall
► Align the charger so that the connecting cable (1) is on the
left.
► Use all four holders to mount the charger on the wall.
Mounting the Charger on a Table, in a Shelf or in a Drawer
► If the charger is mounted in position B as shown in the
figure: Align the charger with the connecting cable (1) on
the left-hand side.
► Use two or four holders to mount the charger on a table,
in a shelf or drawer.
5 Preparing Charger for Use
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
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A
1
0000097158_002