Stihl AL 301-4 User manual

STIHL AL 301-4 Instruction Manual

Translation of Original Instruction Manual
Printed on chlorine-free paper Paper is recyclable.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2023 0458-829-0121-A. VA1.G23. 0000009156_008_GB
0458-829-0121-A
English
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12.1 Troubleshooting the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13.1 STIHL AL 301-4 Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13.2 Extension Cords
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13.3 Temperature limits
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13.4 Recommended temperature ranges
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13.5 REACH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
14.1 Spare parts and accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
15 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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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English 3 Overview
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
#
1
0000097153_001
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.