How do I know when my STIHL battery is fully charged?
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.When the battery charger’s light stays green that can be caused by several things including a faulty charger port, faulty wiring or connectors or fuse between the charger port and controller, faulty battery pack wiring harness or connectors, blown battery pack wiring harness fuse, faulty battery pack, faulty battery .A flashing green LED indicates that the battery is being charged. When charging is completed, all green lights will turn off.
How many times can you charge a STIHL battery?
High-quality cells used in STIHL batteries can handle more than 1,500 charge cycles, delivering superior run times and long battery life. Longevity Stihl claims about 1200 charge cycles in the ak series, 1500 ap, and 3000 ap 500s.
Can you overcharge a STIHL battery?
With use of an approved STIHL charger (AL 100, AL 101, AL 300, and AL 500), overcharging is not possible. STIHL AK 20 2. Ah 36V Battery Charging Times: Using the Stihl AL 101 Battery Charger a Stihl AK20 2. Ah 36V Battery will fully charge in 180 mins. Using the Stihl AL 301 High Speed Battery Charger a Stihl AK20 2. Ah 36V Battery will fully charge in 55 mins.Ever wondered what happens when your STIHL battery finishes charging? The charger will automatically switch off when it’s full — no overcharging, no overheating. For extra safety, we still recommend removing the battery once it’s done.Using the Stihl AL 1 Battery Charger a Stihl AS2 2. Ah 10. V Battery will fully charge in 70 mins.