LED on Charger
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The LED (1) on the charger may glow
continuously green or flash red.
Green continuous light ...
... indicates the following:
The battery
is being charged
–
is too hot and must cool down
–
before charging
See also "LEDs on battery".
The green LED on the charger goes off
as soon as the battery is fully charged.
Red flashing light ...
... may indicate the following:
No electrical contact between
–
battery and charger – remove and
refit the battery
Malfunction in battery – see also
–
"LEDs on Battery".
Malfunction in charger – have
–
checked by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
HTA 65, HTA 85
Switching On
A factory-new battery is not fully
charged.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
If necessary, remove the cover from
N
the battery compartment before
fitting the battery, i.e. depress both
locking tabs to unlock and remove
the cover.
Fitting the battery
Insert battery (1) in power tool's
N
compartment – the battery slides
into position – press it in until it
engages audibly.
Switching on the machine
Remove the chain guard.
N
Make sure you have a secure and
N
firm footing.
Stand upright – hold the unit in a
N
relaxed position and always on right
side of your body.
Hold the power tool with both hands
N
– one hand on the control handle –
one hand on the handle hose.
Do not rest the saw chain and guide
N
bar on the ground.
Check that bystanders are well clear
N
of the general work area of the
power tool.
Unlock the power tool by moving the
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1
retaining latch (2) to ‚.
2
4
Push down the trigger switch
N
lockout (3) and depress the trigger
switch (4) and hold them in that
position.
Start the cut with the chain running
N
at full speed.
The motor runs only if the retaining
latch (2) is on ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (3) and trigger switch (4) are
operated simultaneously.
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