Stihl SEA 20.0 User manual

SEA 20.0
2 - 17 Instruction Manual

Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing the hand vacuum for Operation10
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs...................... 10
7 Assembling the Hand Vacuum..................11
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery..............11
9 Switching the hand vacuum on and off..... 12
10 Checking the Hand Vacuum and the Battery
.................................................................. 12
11 Working with the Hand Vacuum................12
12 After Finishing Work..................................13
13 Transporting..............................................13
14 Storing.......................................................13
15 Cleaning....................................................14
16 Repairing...................................................14
17 Troubleshooting........................................ 15
18 Specifications............................................16
19 Spare Parts and Accessories....................17
20 Disposal.................................................... 17
21 Product information...................................17
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 con‐
ditions.
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 sus‐
tainable 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 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Symbols used with warnings in
the text
WARNING
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
serious injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious
injuries or death.
NOTICE
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
damage to property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage
to property.
2.2 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
3 Overview
3.1 Hand vacuum, battery and
charger
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1 Container
The container collects vacuumed dust and
dirt.
2 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the container on the
hand vacuum.
3 Power Lock Button
The locking gas button locks the suction
force.
4 Trigger
Switches the hand vacuum on and off.
5 Control handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
hand vacuum.
6 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
7 Pushbutton
The button activates the LEDs on the hand
vacuum.
8 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the
battery and any faults.
9 Filters
The filter filters out dust and dirt from the air
drawn in.
10 Nozzle
The nozzle guides vacuumed dust and dirt
into the container.
11 Bag
The bag is used to transport and store the
hand vacuum, battery, charger and accesso‐
ries.
12 Locking hook
Holds the battery in the battery compartment.
13 Battery
Supplies power to the hand vacuum.
14 Connecting cable
The connecting cable connects the charger to
the mains plug.
15 Mains plug
The mains plug connects the connecting
cable with a socket
16 LED
The LED indicates the status of the charger.
17 Charger
The charger charges the battery.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Accessories
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1 Pickup tool
The pickup tool is used for vacuuming coarse
dirt.
2 Brush attachment
The brush attachment is used for vacuuming
delicate surfaces.
3 Crevice nozzle
The crevice nozzle is used for picking up in
hard-to-reach places.
4 Suction hose, fuel line, intake hose
The suction hose is used to extend the
attached nozzle.
5 Extension tube
The extension tube is used to extend the
attached nozzles.
3.3 Icons
The symbols can be on the hand vacuum, the
battery and the charger and mean the following:
Activate power lock button.
The LED glows or flashes green. The
battery is charging.
The LED flashes red. There is no elec‐
trical contact between the battery and
the charger or there is a fault in the
battery or in the charger.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer’s specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Operate the electric product in a dry place,
indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
Read, understand and keep the User Man‐
ual.
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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
hand vacuum, battery or charger:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect the hand vacuum from rain and
dampness.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and mois‐
ture and do not immerse it in liquids.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL SEA 20.0 hand vacuum is used for
vacuuming dry dust and dirt in the area close to
the house.
The hand vacuum must not be used in the rain.
The STIHL AS battery supplies power to the
hand vacuum.
The STIHL AL 1 charger recharges the STIHL
AS battery.
WARNING
■Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved
by STIHL for the hand vacuum may cause a
fire or explosion. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
►Use the hand vacuum with a STIHL AS bat‐
tery.
►Recharge the STIHL AS bat‐
tery with a STIHL AL 1
charger.
■Using the hand vacuum, battery or the charger
for purposes for which they were not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries, and
damage to property may occur.
►Use hand vacuum, charger and battery as
specified 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 hand vacuum. The user or other
persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► If the hand vacuum is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction
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
and work with the hand
vacuum.
–The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
hand vacuum.
–The user is an adult, or is
being trained in an occu‐
pation under supervision
according to national regu‐
lations.
–The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
using the hand vacuum 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.
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4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■Long hair can be pulled into the hand vacuum
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
►Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on the hand
vacuum. Users not wearing suitable clothing
are at risk of serious injury.
►Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
►Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the hand vac‐
uum. Bystanders, children and animals may
be seriously injured.
►Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
working area.
►Do not leave the hand vac‐
uum unattended.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the hand vac‐
uum.
■The hand vacuum is not waterproof. If you
work in the rain or in a damp environment, an
electric shock may occur. This can result in
injuries to the user and may damage the hand
vacuum.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the hand vacuum
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause fires
and explosions in highly flammable or explo‐
sive environments. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
►Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
■ Inhaling discharged air can be harmful to
health and trigger allergic reactions.
► Provide adequate ventilation.
► Observe the regulations applicable in the
country concerning the ventilation of rooms
and the air exchange rate.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
18.5.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
■Bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or
electric current. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously or fatally injured.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
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►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charger.
■The charger is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the charger may be damaged.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent 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.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
►Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of
the specified temperature limits, 18.5.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
►Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Safe condition
The hand vacuum is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
–The hand vacuum is undamaged.
–The hand vacuum is clean and dry.
–The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–Original STIHL accessories designed for this
hand vacuum are fitted.
–The accessories are correctly attached.
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.
►Work only with an undamaged hand vac‐
uum.
► If the hand vacuum is dirty or wet: Clean
the hand vacuum and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the hand vacuum.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the hand vacuum.
► Always ensure the filter is in place and
undamaged.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this hand vacuum.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►Replace worn or damaged labels.
► Never insert objects in the hand vacuum's
openings.
4.6.2 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–Battery is undamaged.
–The battery is clean and dry.
–Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
►Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry, 18.6.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery’s open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
►Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
►If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
►If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
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4.6.3 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–Charger is undamaged.
–Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
■If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
►Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
►Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the hand vacuum.
► Use the hand vacuum on your own.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ If the behavior of the hand vacuum changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
longer be in a safe condition. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
►Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL dealer.
► The hand vacuum must always be operated
in an upright position.
► To ensure an adequate exchange of cool‐
ing air, do not cover the hand vacuum.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
■A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►Do not cover the charger.
4.9 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, exten‐
sion cord and their mains plugs are undam‐
aged.
If the connecting cable or the extension
cord is damaged:
► Do not touch the damaged area.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the
power supply.
►Make sure your hands are dry before touch‐
ing the connecting cable, extension cord or
mains plugs.
►Plug the mains plug of the connecting cable
or extension cord into a properly installed,
shockproof socket with the correct fuse rat‐
ing.
►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 seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
►Use an extension cable with the correct
cable cross-section, 18.4.
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 connected to a power strip,
electrical components may be overloaded dur‐
ing the charging process. The components
may overheat and cause a fire. Persons may
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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 connec‐
ted 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.
■ 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 elec‐
tric 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 or
the battery may fall or the charger may over‐
heat. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
►Mount the charger on a wall as described in
this User Manual.
■ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the
battery inserted, the battery may fall out of the
charger. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
►Mount the charger on the wall first before
inserting the battery.
4.10 Transporting
4.10.1 Hand vacuum
WARNING
■The hand vacuum may turn over or shift dur‐
ing transport. Persons may be injured or prop‐
erty damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Transport the hand vacuum in the bag sup‐
plied.
► If no bag is supplied with the hand vacuum:
Secure the hand vacuum with lashing
straps or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
►Never transport a damaged battery.
► If a bag is supplied: Transport the battery in
the bag supplied.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
►Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10.3 Charger
WARNING
■The charger can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
►Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the charger:
Secure the charger with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
■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.
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4.11 Storing
4.11.1 Hand vacuum
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the hand vacuum. Children
may be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hand vacuum out of the reach of
children.
■ Moisture may cause the electrical contacts on
the hand vacuum and metal components to
corrode. The hand vacuum may be damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hand vacuum in a clean and dry
condition.
4.11.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
►Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
►Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the hand
vacuum.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
►Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits, 18.5.
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously 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 ambi‐
ent 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, 18.5.
■ 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.
►Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The hand vacuum may start up unintentionally
if the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet or pointed objects can damage the hand
vacuum, the battery and the charger. If the
hand vacuum, the battery or 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 hand vacuum, battery and
charger as described in this instruction
manual.
■If the hand vacuum, the battery or the charger
are not serviced or repaired correctly, compo‐
nents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
►Do not attempt to service or repair the hand
vacuum, battery or charger.
► If the hand vacuum, the battery or the
charger require servicing or repairs: Con‐
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tact a STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance.
5 Preparing the hand vac‐
uum for Operation
5.1 Preparing the hand vacuum for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
–Hand vacuum, 4.6.1.
–Battery, 4.6.2.
–Charger, 4.6.3.
►Check the battery, 10.2.
►Fully charge the battery, 6.2.
►Cleaning the hand vacuum, 15.1
►Check the controls, 10.1.
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use
the hand vacuum and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1 Mounting the Charger on a
Wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.
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►Check the following points
when mounting the charger on
a wall:
–Suitable fixing materials.
–The charger is level.
The following dimensions are observed:
–a = at least 100 mm
–b = 54 mm
–c = 4.5 mm
–d = 9 mm
–e = 2.5 mm
6.2 Charging the battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. For optimum performance, observe the
recommended temperature ranges, 18.6. The
actual charging time may vary from the charging
time indicated. The charging time is indicated at
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
The charging process starts
automatically when the mains
plug is plugged into a socket
and the battery is inserted into
the charger. The charger
switches off automatically when
the battery is fully charged.
The battery and the charger warm up during
charging.
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► Insert the mains plug (5) in a convenient wall
outlet (6).
The charger (2) runs a self test. The LED (3)
glows green for about 1 second and then red
for about 1 second.
► Fit the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the battery (1) in the guides in the
charger (2) and press it home as far as stop.
The LED (3) glows or flashes green. The bat‐
tery (2) is being charged.
► When the LED (3) stops glowing: The battery
(1) is fully charged and can be taken out of the
charger (2).
► If the charger (2) is no longer required. Dis‐
connect the mains plug (5) from the wall outlet
(6).
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6.3 Displaying State of Charge
0-20%
20-40%
40-60%
60-80%
80-100%
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► Insert battery.
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs emit green light for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge
the battery.
6.4 LEDs on the hand vacuum
The LEDs can indicate the state of charge of the
battery or any faults. The LEDs can be steady
green, steady red or flashing.
If the LEDs are steady or flashing green, this
indicates the state of charge of the battery.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
17.1.
Malfunction in hand vacuum or battery.
6.5 LED on Charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the
charger or faults. The LED can glow or flash
green or red.
If the LED glows or flashes green, the battery is
being charged.
► If the LED glows or flashes red: Troubleshoot‐
ing, 17.
There is a malfunction in charger or battery.
7 Assembling the Hand Vac‐
uum
7.1 Attaching accessories
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► Assemble the accessories and attach them to
the nozzle.
Attaching and Removing the Brush Attachment
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Removing the brush attachment:
► Depress the retaining latch (1) and hold it
depressed.
► Remove the brush attachment (2).
Attaching the brush attachment:
► Push the brush attachment (1) into the guides
at the suction nozzle as far as it will go.
The brush attachment engages in position with
an audible click.
8 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
8.1 Fitting the Battery
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2
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► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages in position with a
click.
8.2 Removing the Battery
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► Depress both locking hooks (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.
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9 Switching the hand vac‐
uum on and off
9.1 Switching on the hand vacuum
► Hold the hand vacuum firmly with one hand on
the control handle – wrap your thumb around
the control handle.
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► Press the trigger (1) with your index finger and
keep depressed.
The hand vacuum accelerates, and the
sweepings are sucked in.
9.2 Switching off the hand vacuum
► Release the trigger.
The vacuum shredder stops sucking in the
sweepings.
► If the vacuum shredder continues to suck in
sweepings: Remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The hand vacuum is defective.
10 Checking the Hand Vac‐
uum and the Battery
10.1 Checking the controls
Trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Press the trigger.
► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to
its idle position: Do not use your hand vacuum
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
The trigger is defective.
Switching on the hand vacuum
► Insert battery.
► Press and hold the trigger.
The sweepings are sucked in.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
consult a STIHL dealer.
There is a fault in the hand vacuum.
► Release the trigger.
The vacuum shredder stops sucking in the
sweepings.
► If the vacuum shredder continues to suck in
sweepings: Remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The hand vacuum is defective.
10.2 Testing the Battery
► Insert battery.
► Press button on hand vacuum.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the hand vacuum and the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in hand vacuum or battery.
11 Working with the Hand
Vacuum
11.1 Holding and guiding the hand
vacuum
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► Hold and guide the hand vacuum with one
hand on the control handle (1) and wrap you
thumb around the control handle.
11.2 Picking up Dust and Dirt
► Switch on the hand vacuum.
► Hold the hand vacuum with one hand on the
control handle and pick the material up either
directly or via an attached accessory.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges, 18.6.
11.3 Activating and Deactivating the
Power Lock
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► Switch on the hand vacuum.
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► Depress the power lock button (2).
This locks the suction force. You can let go of
the trigger.
To deactivate the power lock, depress the trigger
(1).
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► If the hand vacuum is wet: Allow the hand vac‐
uum to dry.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the battery
to dry, 18.6.
► Clean the hand vacuum.
► Clean the battery.
12.2 Emptying the Container
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
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► Press the locking lever (1) and remove the
container (2).
► Empty the container and dispose of its con‐
tents in accordance with the applicable regula‐
tions.
► Fit the container (2) so that the tabs (3)
engage the recesses (4).
► Close the container (2).
The container (2) engages with an audible click.
13 Transporting
13.1 Transport of the hand vacuum
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
Carrying the hand vacuum
► Carry the hand vacuum by the control handle
in one hand.
Transporting the hand vacuum in a vehicle
► Transport the hand vacuum in the bag sup‐
plied.
► Secure the bag to prevent it from tipping and
moving.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the battery: Pack the
battery in packaging in such a way that it can‐
not move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
13.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle:
► Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
► Secure the bag to prevent turnover and
movement.
► If no bag is supplied with the charger:
Secure the charger to prevent turnover and
movement.
14 Storing
14.1 Storage of the hand vacuum
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► The hand vacuum should be stored in such a
way that the following conditions are fulfilled:
–The hand vacuum is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
–The hand vacuum is clean and dry.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
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► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
–The battery is out of the reach of children.
–The battery is clean and dry.
–The battery is in an enclosed space.
–The battery is separated from the hand vac‐
uum.
–If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between 40%
and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
–Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits, 18.5.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
user manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
►Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60%
(2 lit green LEDs).
►Store the battery separately from the hand
vacuum.
14.3 Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
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► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charger:
–Charger is out of the reach of children.
–The charger is clean and dry.
–Charger is in an enclosed space.
–The charger is not suspended from the con‐
necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐
necting cable.
–Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits, 18.5.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the hand vacuum and
the accessory
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► Clean the hand vacuum and accessories with
a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
15.2 Cleaning the Filter
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► Remove container.
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► Turn filter basket (1) counterclockwise and
remove it.
► Remove paper filter (2).
► Remove coarse dirt on the outside of the
paper filter. (2).
► Knock off the paper filter (2).
► Knock off the filter basket (1).
► Rinse the filter basket (1) under running water
and allow to air dry.
► Install the paper filter (2) in the filter basket (1).
► Attach the filter basket (1) and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
15.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
15.4 Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a
paintbrush or a soft brush.
16 Repairing
16.1 Repairing Hand Vacuum, Bat‐
tery and Charger
The hand vacuum, the battery and the charger
cannot be repaired by the user.
► If the hand vacuum is damaged: Do not use
the hand vacuum and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
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► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
► If the charger has a malfunction or is dam‐
aged: Replace the charger.
► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is
damaged: Do not use the charger and have
the connecting cable replaced by a STIHL
dealer.
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Troubleshooting the Hand Vacuum or Battery
Fault LEDs on the
hand vacuum
Cause Remedy
Hand vacuum
does not start
when switched
on.
1 LED flashing
green.
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
► Charge the battery.
1 LED emits red
light.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the battery to cool down or warm
up.
3 LEDs flash
red.
There is a fault in the
hand vacuum.
► Remove the battery and reinsert it.
► Switch on the hand vacuum.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the hand vacuum and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
3 LEDs light up
red.
The hand vacuum is
too warm.
► Remove the battery.
► Wait for the hand vacuum to cool down.
4 LEDs
flash red.
There is a fault in the
battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
► Switch on the hand vacuum.
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the battery; contact a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
No electrical contact
between hand vac‐
uum and battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
The hand vacuum or
battery is damp.
► Allow the hand vacuum or battery to dry,
18.6.
The hand vac‐
uum cuts out
during opera‐
tion.
3 LEDs light up
red.
The hand vacuum is
too warm.
► Remove the battery.
► Wait for the hand vacuum to cool down.
There is an electrical
fault.
► Remove battery and reinsert it.
► Switch on the hand vacuum.
The suction
power of the
hand vacuum
decreases.
1 LED flashing
green.
State of charge of the
battery is too low.
► Charge the battery.
The container is full. ► Remove the battery.
► Empty the container.
► Clean the hand vacuum.
Hand vacuum
runtime is too
short.
The battery is not fully
charged.
► Fully charge the battery.
The battery service
life has been excee‐
ded.
► Replace the battery.
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17.2 Troubleshooting the Charger
Fault LED on
Charger
Cause Remedy
Battery not being
charged.
One LED glows
red.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
► Leave battery inserted in charger.
Charging starts automatically as soon as
the permitted temperature range is
reached.
The LED
flashes red.
No electrical contact
between charger and
battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts on charger.
► Insert battery.
There is a malfunction
in the charger.
► Do not use the charger and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a fault in the
battery.
► Do not use the battery. Consult a STIHL
dealer.
The charger
does not run a
self test.
The LED
glows green for
about 1 second
and then red
for about 1 sec‐
ond.
Electrical contact to
charger was briefly
interrupted.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the
power supply.
► Wait for 1 minute.
► Insert the mains plug in a wall outlet.
18 Specifications
18.1 STIHL hand vacuum SEA 20.0
–Approved battery: STIHL AS
–Weight without battery: 1.1 kg
–Maximum air throughput: 1026 l/min
–Maximum vacuum: 80 mbar
–sample inspection
–Length: 465 mm
–Width: 113 mm
–Height: 187 mm
–Inside diameter suction hose: 29 mm
–Maximum container capacity: 0.75 l
Consult www.stihl.com/battery-life for the respec‐
tive running time.
18.2 STIHL AS Battery
–Battery Technology: Lithium-ion
–Voltage: 10.8 V
–Capacity in Ah: see rating label
–Energy content in Wh: see rating label
–Weight in kg: see rating label
18.3 STIHL AL 1 Charger
–Rated voltage: see rating pate
–Frequency: see rating plate
–Rated power: see rating plate
–Charging current: see rating plate
–Maximum energy content of approved STIHL
AS battery: 12.5 Ah
For charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
18.4 Extension Cords
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional
area of its conductors must meet the following
minimum requirements – depending on the line
voltage and length of the extension cord:
If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to
240V:
–Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²
–Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 /
2.5 mm²
If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to
127V:
–Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²
–Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 /
3.5 mm²
18.5 Temperature limits
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
►Do not charge the battery below - 20 °C or
above + 50 °C.
► Do not use the hand vacuum, battery or
charger below - 20 °C or above + 50 °C.
► Do not store the hand vacuum, battery or
charger below - 20 °C or above + 70 °C.
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18.6 Recommended temperature
ranges
For optimum performance of the handheld vac‐
uum, batteries and charger, observe the follow‐
ing temperature ranges:
–Charging: 5°C to 40°C
–Use: - 10 °C to + 40 °C
–Storage: - 20 °C to + 50 °C
If the battery is charged, used or stored outside
of the recommended temperature ranges, per‐
formance may be reduced.
If the battery is wet or moist, allow the battery to
dry for at least 48 h between 15°C and 50°C and
at less than 70% humidity. Higher humidity may
extend the drying time.
18.7 REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH
regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.
19 Spare Parts and Accesso‐
ries
19.1 Spare parts and accessories
These symbols indicate original STIHL
spare parts and original STIHL acces‐
sories.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is
unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐
ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and
accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant
for the use of those parts.
Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL
accessories are available from STIHL dealers.
20 Disposal
20.1 Disposal of Hand Vacuum, Bat‐
tery and Charger
Contact the local authorities or your STIHL
dealer for information on disposal.
Improper disposal can be harmful to health and
pollute the environment.
► Take STIHL products including packaging to a
suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐
ance with local regulations.
► Do not dispose with domestic waste.
21 Product information
21.1 Hand vacuum STIHL SEA 20.0
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
–Category: Hand vacuum
–Manufacturer's brand: STIHL
–Type: SEA 20.0
–serial number: SA03
The technical documents are stored at
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐
sung.
The year of construction, the country of manufac‐
ture and the machine number are shown on the
hand vacuum.
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