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AP 500 S
EA01 400 XXXX
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG,
71336 Waiblingen / GERMANY
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WARNING
￭ STIHL AP series batteries
are designed only to power
compatible STIHL power
tools. Use for other
purposes could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
￭ Use of unauthorized
chargers can result in fire
or explosion.
– Charge only with
compatible STIHL AL
series chargers.
￭ 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.
￭ Extreme temperatures can
damage the battery and
may also cause it to
generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode,
resulting in severe or fatal
personal injury or property
damage. Never charge,
use or store the battery
outside the ambient
temperature limits
specified below.
– Do not charge the battery
below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or
above 122 °F (50 °C).
– Do not use the battery
below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or
above 122 °F (50 °C).
– Do not store the battery
below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or
above 158 °F (70 °C).
￭ For optimum performance,
observe the following
ambient temperature
ranges for the battery:
– Charging:41 °F to 104 °F
(5 °C to 40 °C)
– Use: 14 °F to 104 °F
(- 10 °C to 40 °C)
– Storage: - 4 °F to 122 °F
(- 20 °C to 50 °C)
Charging, using or
storing the battery
outside the
recommended ambient
temperature ranges may
reduce 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 small
metal objects capable of
conducting electricity
(e.g., paper clips, nails,
coins, keys).
– 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.
– When storing the battery,
maintain a carge of 40 %
to 60 % (2 green LEDs).
– If storing the battery in
the charger, disconnect
the charger from the
outlet.
– 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.
Remove the battery from the
power tool when not in use.
If storing the battery in the
charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
Store the battery indoors
away from children and other
unauthorized users. Keep the
battery dry.
Store the battery only within
an ambient temperature
range of - 4 °F to 122 °F
(- 20 °C to 50 °C), with a
charge of 40 % and 60 %
(2 green LEDs).
Exposure to temperatures
outside the recommended
range may reduce battery life
and performance. Use spare
batteries 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 or iOS
(in current version or higher)
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 (FCC
ID: 2ALP8AP1) 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.
Some STIHL products,
including the STIHL HSA 66,
are compatible with the
AP 500 S only when used in
combination with the
STIHL AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord and AP
Adapter. For full compatibility
information and 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
￭ Las baterías de la serie Ap
de STIHL están diseñadas
solo para alimentar
herramientas eléctricas
STIHL compatibles. El uso
para otros fines podría
provocar lesiones
personales o daños a la
propiedad.
￭ El uso de cargadores no
autorizados puede
provocar un incendio o una
explosión.
– Cargue solo con
cargadores de la serie
AL de STIHL
compatibles.
￭ La batería contiene
características y
dispositivos de seguridad
que, si se dañan, pueden
permitir que la batería
genere calor, se rompa,
tenga fugas, se incendie o
explote.
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.
– 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, siga las
precauciones de
seguridad
especificadas.
Lea y siga todas las
precauciones de
seguridad, incluidas las
del manual de
instrucciones del
cargador y el manual
de la herramienta
STIHL alimentada por
esta batería. El uso
inadecuado puede
provocar lesiones
personales graves o
mortales o daños a la
propiedad.
2 Seguridad de la
batería
– Nunca caliente la
batería por
encima de 212 °F
(100 °C).
– Nunca incinere ni
coloque la batería
sobre o cerca de
fuegos, estufas u
otros lugares de
alta temperatura.
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