Stihl BG 45 Instruction Manual - Page 18

0000-GXX-2268-A0 English ► Push the connector (4) into the blower's charging socket (5) until it stops. The LEDs on the blower (6) glow green during charging and show the state of charge. When the LEDs on the blower go out, the charging process is complete and the charger will shut itself off. ► Remove the charger from the blower and disconnect the charger plug from the electrical outlet when charging is complete. A blower is not fully charged when it ships from the factory. STIHL recommends that you fully charge the blower before using it the first time. Operate the charger only indoors, in dry rooms and within an ambient temperature range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C). The blower heats up during operation. The charging process begins only after the blower and its integrated battery have cooled down sufficiently. Charging time depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the integrated battery and the ambient temperature. For a complete list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times. Operation of the blower is disabled during charging and any time the blower is connected to the charger. 11 LED Diagnostics 11.1 Blower Status LEDs on the blower show the status of the power tool and its integrated battery. If three LEDs glow red continuously: the integrated battery is either too hot or too cold. Allow the blower 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 flash red when you activate the trigger switch: the blower has an electrical malfunction. Do not operate or charge the blower. Have it checked by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use or storage. 11 LED Diagnostics For troubleshooting information, @ 22. 11.2 Charge Status The LEDs also show the blower's state of charge. To determine the blower's state of charge: 80-100% 60-80% 1 40-60% 20-40% 0-20% ► Press the push button (1) on the blower. The LEDs on the blower will glow or flash green for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge (see illustration). For example: If four green LEDs glow continuously: full charge. If one green LED is flashing: less than 20 % charge. 12 Assembling the Blower 12.1 Mounting the Blower Tube and Nozzle WARNING Make sure the activation key is removed before starting assembly. Never operate your blower without a properly mounted blower tube and nozzle, @ 5.7.4. Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL, @ 5.5. 16 0458-719-8621-A