How to know if STIHL battery is charging?
Four flashing red lights – Battery malfunction. Contact your dealer. A flashing green LED indicates that the battery is being charged. When charging is completed, all green lights will turn off. GREEN (100%): Blinking Green LED indicates battery is fully charged in Float Mode and ready to use. Solid Green LED indicates battery is fully charged in long term Float Mode and ready to use. RED: A solid red LED indicates there is an issue with a connection.THE CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR ON STIHL BATTERIES If only one LED flashes green, this indicates a low charge. If the LEDs light up or flash red instead, there is a fault. If the Battery is in the charger, the green LEDs also indicate the charge status (if no LED lights up, the charging process is complete.The LED glows or flashes green. Battery is being charged. LED flashes red. No electrical contact between battery and charger or malfunction in battery or charger.Four flashing red lights – Battery malfunction. Contact your dealer. A flashing green LED indicates that the battery is being charged. When charging is completed, all green lights will turn off.The LED glows or flashes green. Battery is being charged. LED flashes red. No electrical contact between battery and charger or malfunction in battery or charger.
Do all STIHL batteries use the same charger?
Make sure you always use a STIHL Battery Charger when charging your Lithium-Ion batteries. Each system has its own specific charger, for example the AK System uses the AL 101 Charger or the AL 301 Quick Charger. Many battery brands and manufacturers, including OPTIMA, recommend charging lithium batteries with a charger that is specifically designed for lithium batteries or has specific charger settings for lithium batteries.You may recharge dead lithium batteries with the right equipment. You can also use a special lithium battery charger manually by creating a charge using a few other electronic devices. However, they can be charged by using a special power adapter that includes a large percentage of the energy they can hold.You can use a lead acid charger on a lithium battery if you want, HOWEVER, you must NOT use a lead-acid charger if it has an automatic “equalisation mode” which cannot be permanently turned off.
Do STIHL batteries need maintenance?
Check the Battery’s Health: If the battery isn’t holding a charge, it might be time for a replacement. Storage: When storing your equipment, remove and store the battery in a cool, dry place. Exposure to heat and moisture can degrade a battery’s performance and lifespan. Perform a few charge and discharge cycles to help restore the battery’s capacity. Fully charge the battery, then discharge it using a controlled load until it reaches its cut-off voltage. Repeat this process a few times. This can help to recondition the battery and potentially recover some of its lost capacity.If the battery is dead from poor maintenance, worn-out from too many deep cycles, overcharging, or excessive deep discharging; it probably can’t be recovered.