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ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG,
71336 Waiblingen / GERMANY
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WARNING
■ Use for any purpose other
than powering compatible
STIHL power tools could
result in personal injury or
property damage.
– Use STIHL AP series
batteries only to power
compatible STIHL power
tools.
■ Use of unauthorized
chargers can damage the
battery and result in fire,
explosion and personal
injury and property
damage.
– Use only genuine STIHL
AL series chargers to
charge STIHL AP series
batteries.
■ The battery contains safety
features and devices
which, if damaged, may
allow the battery to
generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode.
– Never use or charge a
malfunctioning,
damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed
battery.
– Never open,
disassemble, crush,
drop, subject to heavy
impact or otherwise
damage the battery.
– Never expose the battery
to microwaves or high
pressures.
– Never insert objects into
the battery's cooling
slots.
■ High temperatures may
cause the battery to
generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode,
resulting in severe or fatal
personal injury and
property damage.
Exposure to temperatures
outside the recommended
temperature range may
also reduce battery life and
performance.
■ To reduce the risk of
personal injury and
property damage in the
event the battery emits
smoke, an unusual smell or
feels unusually hot while
using, charging or storing:
– Immediately discontinue
using or charging the
battery. Prepare to
contact the authorities in
the event of fire or
explosion.
■ To reduce the risk of a
short circuit, which could
lead to electric shock, fire
and explosion:
– Never bridge the battery
terminals with wires or
other metallic objects.
– Keep a battery that is not
in use away from metal
objects (e.g., paper clips,
nails, coins, keys).
– Never transport or store
the battery in a metal
container.
– Store the battery indoors
in a dry room.
– Never store the battery in
damp or corrosive
environments or in
conditions that could
lead to corrosion of its
metal components.
– Protect the battery from
exposure to corrosive
agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing
salts.
– Never store the battery in
the power tool or
charger.
– Do not attempt to repair,
open or disassemble the
battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts
inside.
■ Leaking battery fluid can
cause skin and eye
irritation or chemical burns.
– Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
– Use an inert absorbent
such as sand on spilled
liquids.
– In the event of accidental
contact, immediately
rinse the contact area
thoroughly with mild soap
and water.
– If fluid gets into your
eye(s): Do not rub. Rinse
water over the open
eye(s) for at least 15
minutes and seek
medical attention.
■ A battery fire can be
dangerous. To reduce the
risk of severe personal
injury and property
damage in the event of fire:
– Evacuate the area. Fire
can spread rapidly. Stay
clear of any vapors
generated and maintain
a safe distance.
– Contact the fire
department.
– Although water can be
used to put out a battery
fire, use of a multi-
purpose dry chemical fire
extinguisher is
preferable.
– Consult the fire
department regarding
proper disposal of the
burned battery.
■ Dropping the battery could
result in personal injury or
property damage. To
prevent the battery from
falling during removal:
– Place the power tool on a
level surface and use
care when ejecting the
battery.
Four LEDs show the status of
the battery. These LEDs can
glow or flash green or red.
The green lights indicate the
status of the charge, with four
continuously glowing green
lights indicating a full charge.
If one green LED is flashing,
less than 20% of the battery's
charge remains.
Operate the charger only
indoors, in dry rooms and
within an ambient
temperature range of 41 °F to
104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C).
For AL 301-4 charger only:
You may install and operate
the STIHL AL 301-4 charger in
an enclosed, dry vehicle.
Always read and follow the
instructions and safety
information for your charger.
Store the battery out of reach
of children in a cool, locked
and dry area away from direct
sunlight and excess heat or
cold (14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C
to 50 °C)).
For maximum battery life,
store the battery at an
ambient temperature
between 50 °F and 68 °F
(10 °C and 20 °C) with a
charge between 40 % (2
green LEDs) and 80 % (3
green LEDs). Do not leave
spare batteries unused. Use
them in rotation.
A battery with this
symbol is equipped
with Bluetooth® and
can be used with the
STIHL connected App.
Turning On/Off: Press and
hold the button on the battery
for about 3 seconds.
If the Bluetooth® LED next to
the connected symbol glows
blue for about 3 seconds, the
battery's Bluetooth® interface
is on.
If the Bluetooth® LED flashes
blue six times, the Bluetooth®
interface is off.
Connecting to the STIHL
connected App: ► Turn on
your mobile device's
Bluetooth® interface. ► Turn
on the battery's Bluetooth®
interface. ► Download the
STIHL connected App from
Google Play or the App Store
(Illustration 1). ► Follow in-
app instructions for creating a
new user account
(Illustration 2 and 3).
Returning users should log in
using their existing account
information. ► Follow the
step-by-step instructions for
adding the battery to your
equipment list (Illustration 4).
If the battery cannot be found
with the STIHL connected
App: ► Activate the
Bluetooth® interface on your
battery and mobile device. ►
Reduce the distance
between the battery and your
mobile device.
If the battery still cannot be
found with the STIHL
connected App, contact a
STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
Bluetooth® Specifications:
Data transmission protocol
Bluetooth® 5.1. Mobile
receiving devices must be
compatible with
Bluetooth®Low Energy 5.0
and support the Generic
Access Profile (GAP).
Frequency band: ISM band
2.4 GHz Radiated maximum
transmission power: 1 mW;
Bluetooth® signal range:
maximum 33 ft. (10 m). The
signal range may vary
depending on ambient
conditions and the
performance of the
designated receiving device,
i.e., smartphone or tablet.
The Bluetooth® range may be
significantly limited when the
signal is transmitted through
metallic barriers (e.g., walls,
shelving units, etc.) or near
strong electromagnetic fields.
Minimum mobile terminal
device (e.g., tablet,
smartphone) system
requirements: Android 5.0 or
iOS 11.0
Trademarks: The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. These
word mark/logos are used by
STIHL under license. Local
operating restrictions (in
aircraft or hospitals, for
example) must be observed.
Apple and the Apple logo are
trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and
other countries. App Store is
a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google
Play logo are trademarks of
Google Inc.
FCC 15 Compliance
Statement: This device
contains a transmitter (FCC
ID: 2ALP8AP1) that complies
with part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
– this device may not cause
harmful interference
– this device must accept any
interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has
been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide
reasonable protection
against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in
accordance with the
instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which
can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by
one or more of the following
measures:
– reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna,
– increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver,
– connect the equipment to
an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the
receiver is connected,
– consult an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Do not change or modify this
product in any way unless
specifically allowed in this
manual, since this could void
your authority to operate it.
WARNING
Handle discharged/depleted
batteries carefully. Even if
believed to be discharged,
lithium ion batteries may
never totally discharge and
still may deliver a dangerous
short circuit current. If
damaged or exposed to high
temperatures, they may leak,
generate heat, catch fire or
explode.
► Observe all federal, state
and local disposal rules
and regulations.
► Contact your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer for
the latest information on
waste disposal.
► Recycle depleted batteries
promptly.
► Keep batteries away from
children. Do not
disassemble and do not
dispose of in fire.
The RBRC seal indicates that
STIHL has prepaid for battery
recycling. RBRC has a toll
free phone number (1-800-
822-8837) that connects you
to information on battery
recycling locations and
information on battery
disposal bans or restrictions
in your area. You can also
return your spent battery to
any authorized STIHL
servicing dealer for recycling
free of charge.
For further safety
instructions, see
www.stihlusa.com/battery-
transportation-safety.
For a complete list of
approximate charging times,
see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
For a complete list of
approximate battery run
times, see www.stihl.com/
battery-life.
WARNING
This product contains
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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INSTRUCCIONES
ADVERTENCIA
■ Utilizar las baterías para
cualquier fin que no sea
alimentar herramientas
motorizadas STIHL
compatibles podría
provocar lesiones o daños
materiales.
– Use las baterías de la
gama STIHL AP solo
para alimentar
herramientas
motorizadas STIHL
compatibles.
■ El uso de cargadores no
autorizados puede causar
daños en la batería y
provocar incendios,
explosiones, lesiones y
daños materiales.
– Use solo cargadores de
la gama STIHL AL
auténticos para cargar
las baterías de la gama
STIHL AP.
■ La batería tiene funciones
y dispositivos de seguridad
que, de dañarse, pueden
provocar que la batería
genere calor, se rompa,
pierda líquido, se incendie
o explote.
– Nunca use ni cargue una
batería que funcione
incorrectamente, que
esté dañada, agrietada,
deformada o pierda
líquido.
– Nunca abra, desmonte ni
golpee la batería; no la
deje caer ni la exponga a
impactos fuertes o a
daños de cualquier otro
tipo.
– Nunca exponga la
batería a microondas ni a
presiones elevadas.
– Nunca introduzca
objetos en las ranuras de
ventilación de la batería.
1Introduction
To reduce the risk of
injury, follow the
specified safety
precautions.
Read and follow all
safety precautions,
including those in the
charger's instruction
manual and the manual
for the STIHL tool
powered by this battery.
Improper use can lead
to serious or fatal
personal injury or
property damage.
2 Battery Safety
– Never heat the
battery above
212 °F (100 °C).
– Never incinerate
or place the
battery on or near
fires, stoves or
other high-
temperature
locations.
– Use and store the
battery only within
an ambient
temperature
range of 14 °F to
122 °F (-10 °C to
50 °C).
– Never store the
battery in direct
sunlight or inside
a vehicle in hot
weather.
– If the battery has
been exposed to
rain during work,
remove it from the
product and allow
it to dry indoors.
Make sure it is
completely dry
before charging or
using.
– Never immerse
the battery in
water or other
liquids.
– To reduce the risk
of personal injury
from unintended
activation, always
remove the
battery before
assembling,
transporting,
adjusting,
cleaning,
servicing,
maintaining or
storing the power
tool.
3 LED Diagnostics
If one LED glows red
continuously: the
battery is either too hot
or too cold. Allow the
battery to warm up or
cool down gradually at
an ambient
temperature of about
50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C
to 20 °C).
If three LEDs glow red
continuously: the
power tool motor is too
hot. Allow the motor to
cool down.
If three LEDs flash
red: there is a problem
with the power tool. Do
not operate. Have the
power tool checked by
an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
If all four LEDs flash
red: the battery has a
malfunction and must
be replaced. Do not
attempt to charge or
use the battery.
4 Charging
5Storing
6 Bluetooth
®
Interface
7 Battery Recycling
STIHL has partnered
with the RBRC
(Rechargeable Battery
Recycling
Corporation) to
promote the collection
and recycling of spent
STIHL lithium ion
batteries in the United
States and Canada.
8 Additional
Information
9 California Proposition
65
1 Introducción
Para reducir el riesgo
de lesiones, respete las
medidas de seguridad
especificadas.
Lea y respete todas las
medidas de seguridad,
incluidas las del manual
de instrucciones del
cargador y las del
manual de la
herramienta STIHL que
se va a alimentar con
esta batería. Un uso
inadecuado puede
provocar lesiones
graves o mortales, o
daños materiales.
2 Seguridad de la
batería
– Nunca permita
que la
temperatura de la
batería supere los
212 °F (100 °C).
– Nunca prenda
fuego a la batería,
ni la coloque
sobre o junto a
fuegos, estufas u
otro tipo de
objetos que
alcances
temperaturas muy
altas.
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