STIHL AL 101 Gebrauchsanleitung Instruction Manual

AL 101 Gebrauchsanleitung
Instruction Manual

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 commits itself to sustainable 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.

Guide to Using this Manual

Applicable Documents
The local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this User Manual, you should also read, understand and retain the following documents:

• Safety notices and precautions for STIHL AP battery
• Safety notices and precautions for STIHL AK battery.
• Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets

Warning Notices in Text

DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks that result in serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks that can result in serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks that can result in damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

Overview

Chargers

1. LED
   The LED indicates the status of the charger.

2. Connecting cable
   The connecting cable connects the charger to the main plug.

3. Mains plug
   The main plug connects the connecting cable to a socket.

# Rating plate with machine number

Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the charger:
Operate the electric product in a dry place, indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.
Read, understand and save the instruction manual.

Safety Precautions

Warning Signs
Meanings of warning signs on the charger:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the instruction manual.
Protect charger from rain and dampness.

Intended use
The STIHL AL 101 charger recharges STIHL AK and AP batteries.

WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. Per‐ sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use a STIHL AL 101 charger to recharge STIHL AK and AP batteries.
■ Using the charger for purposes for which it is not designed may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the charger as described in this User Manual.

Requirements concerning the user
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot recognize or assess the risks involved in using the charger. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
► If the charger is passed on to another person: Always give them the user 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 the charger. If the user is able to operate the equipment but has physical, sensory or mental restrictions, the user may only work with the equipment under the supervision of or after receiving instruction from a responsible person.
• The user is able to recognize and assess the risks involved in using the charger.
• The user is an adult or is being trained in an occupation under supervision according to national regulations.
• The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or another experienced user before using the charger 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.

Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children, and animals are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children, and animals away from the work area.
► Make sure that children cannot 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 ambient 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 a dry place, indoors only
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable environment or in an explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible surface.
► Use and store the charger at temperatures between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People may be injured and the charger may be damaged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.

Safe Condition
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• A charge is undamaged.
• A charge 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 openings.
► Never bridge the charger’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

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 property.
► Do not cover the charger.

Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following reasons:

• The connecting cable or extension cable is damaged.
• Connecting cable plug or extension cable is damaged.
• The Wall outlet is not properly installed.

DANGER
■ Contact with live components can result in an electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable, extension cable, and plugs are not damaged.

If the connecting cable or extension cable is damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Never touch the connecting cable, extension cable, or plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or extension cable in a properly installed fused wall outlet with ground contact.
► Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can cause an electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Use an extension cable with the correct wire gauge, 12.2.

WARNING
■ Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may be damaged.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the data on the charger’s rating plate.
■ A carelessly laid connecting or extension cable can be damaged and cause others to trip or fall. This can result in injuries and may damage the connecting cable or extension cable.
► Position and mark connecting cable and extension cable so they do not represent a trip hazard.
► Position the connecting and extension cables so that they are not under tension or entangled.
► Position the connecting and extension cables so that they cannot be damaged, kinked, pinched, or chafed.
► Protect the connecting cable and extension cable from heat, oil, and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting and extension cables on a dry surface.
■ The extension cable becomes hot during operation. If the heat cannot dissipate, it may cause a fire.
► If you use a cable drum: Unwind the extension cable to its full length.
■ If electric cables or pipes are embedded in the wall, they may be damaged when the charger is mounted on a wall. Contact with electric cables can result in an electric shock. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Check that there are no electric cables or pipes embedded in the wall.
■ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in this instruction manual, the charger or the battery may fall down or the charger may overheat. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on the wall as described in this instruction manual.
■ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery inserted, the battery may fall out and be damaged. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on the wall first and then insert the battery.

Transporting
WARNING
■ The charger can turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts, or a net to prevent it from 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.

Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger. Children may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between +5°C and +40°C.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair
WARNING
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or sharp objects can damage the charger. If 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 charger as described in this User Manual.
■ If the charger is not serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the charger.
■ If the connecting cable is faulty or damaged:
► Has the connecting cable been replaced by a STIHL dealer?

Preparing Charger for Use

Preparing Charger for Use
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the charger is in a safe condition, 4.5.
► Clean the charger, 9.1.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use the charger and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

Charging the Battery, LEDs

Mounting the Charger on a Wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.

► 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 = 75 mm
– c = 4.5 mm
– d = 9 mm
– e = 2.5 mm

Charging the battery
The charging time depends on various factors, e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient temperature. The actual charging time may vary from the charging time indicated. The charging time is indicated at www.stihl.com/chargingtimes.
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.

► Plug the mains plug (6) into an easily accessible socket (7).
The charger (3) will run a self-test. The LED (4) will glow green for about 1 second and red for about 1 second.
► Routing the connecting cord (5).
► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and press it home as far as the stop.
The LED (4) glows green. The LEDs (1) glow green and the battery (2) is being charged.
► When the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) on the battery stop glowing: The battery (2) is fully charged and can be taken out of the charger (3)
► If the charger (3) is no longer required. Disconnect the mains plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).

LED on Charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged.
► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction.
Malfunction in the charger.

Transporting

Transporting
► 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: Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts, or a net to prevent it from turning over and moving.

Storing

Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
► Remove the battery.

► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.
► Observe the following points when storing the charger:

• The charger is out of the reach of children.
• The charger is clean and dry.
• The charger is in an enclosed space.
• The charger is stored separately, away from the battery.
• The charger is not suspended from the connecting cable or the holder (3) for the connecting cable.
• The charger is in a temperature range between + 5°C and + 40°C.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a paintbrush or a soft brush.

Maintenance and Repairs

Servicing and Repairing the Charger
The charger does not need servicing and it cannot be repaired.
► If the charger has a malfunction or is damaged: 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 servicing dealer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Charger
If the battery is not being charged and the LED on the charger flashes red: There is no contact between the charger and battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts on the charger.
► Fit the battery.
► If the battery is still not being charged and the LED on the charger flashes red: Do not use the charger and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in the charger.

Specifications

STIHL AL 101 Charger

• Rated voltage: See rating plate
• Frequency: see rating plate
• Rated power: see rating plate
• Charging current: See rating plate
• Permissible temperature range for operation and storage: + 5 °C to + 40 °C
  For charging times, see www.stihl.com/chargingtimes.

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 the 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 the 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

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.

Spare Parts and Accessories

Spare parts and accessories These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety, and suitability 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.

Disposal

Disposing of the 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 accordance with local regulations.
► Do not dispose of domestic waste.

References

• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Safety Data Sheets: Complete Overview | STIHL
• Сертификаты соответствия | STIHL

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