STIHL AR 1000, AR 2000, AR 3000 Owners Instruction Manual

52 Pages·2017·2.92 MB·English

STIHL AR 1000, 2000, 3000 Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
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Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga todas las precauciones
follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso
serious or fatal injury. incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.
Instruction Manual
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Manual de instrucciones
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English
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 12 Connecting the Backpack Battery to the Power
Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 15
2 Guide to Using this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
12.1 Connecting the Backpack Battery to a Power
2.1 Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tool with an Integrated Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 15
ual 2.2 Symbols in Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 12.2 Connecting the Backpack Battery to a Power
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Ma 3 Main Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tool with a Battery Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 15
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uctio 3.1 Backpack Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 12.3 Disconnecting the Backpack Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 16
nstr 4 Safety Symbols on the Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 13 After Finishing Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 16
nal I 4.1 Backpack Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 13.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage . . . . . . . . .. . . 16
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Ori 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 14 USB Port (AR 1000 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 17
5.1 Battery Warnings and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 14.1 Charging a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 17
cled. 5.2 Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 15 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 17
ecy 5.3 Connecting Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 15.1 Transporting the Backpack Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 17
n be r 5.4 Using the Backpack Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 16 Storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 18
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s, p 17 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 18
oil 7 Before Starting Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 17.1 Cleaning the Backpack Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 18
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9.2 Power Tool Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
9.3 Charge Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
20.1 STIHL AR Series Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
10 Assembling the Backpack Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 20.2 STIHL AL 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
10.1 Attaching the Connecting Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 20.3 STIHL AL 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
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01 10.2 Attaching and Removing the Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20.4 Symbols on the Backpack Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
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English 1 Introduction
23 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 1 Introduction
23.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy . . . . . . . 24
24 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
24.1 Registered Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
24.2 Common Law Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 satisfaction from your STIHL backpack battery and, if
25 Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 followed, reduce the risk of injury from its use.
25.1 STIHL Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SAVE THIS MANUAL!
It is important that you read and observe the
following information and warnings. Improper
use can cause serious injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
backpack battery can cause serious or fatal
injury.
Do not lend or rent your backpack battery without this
instruction manual. Allow only persons who fully understand
the information in this manual to use the backpack battery.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com (for Canada: www.stihl.ca) or contact
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
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3 Main Parts English
3 Main Parts
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
3.1 Backpack Battery
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the 9 10
machine or its individual components.
9
8
10
2.2 Symbols in Text 5 6 7
The following symbol is included to assist you with the use
of the manual: 4
7
3
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this
2
instruction manual.
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1 Rain Cover
Designed to protect the battery from rain and moisture
during work.
2 Push Button
Activates the battery's LEDs.
3 Battery LEDs
Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error
messages regarding potential malfunctions in the battery
or power tool.
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English 4 Safety Symbols on the Product
4 Cover
4 Safety Symbols on the Product
Covers the connecting cord socket and USB port
(AR1000 only).
5 Socket
4.1 Backpack Battery
Socket on the battery for the connecting cord.
The following safety symbols are found on the backpack
6 USB Port (AR1000 only) battery:
Charges USB compatible electronic devices.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified
7 Hook and Eye Fasteners safety precautions.
Secure the connecting cord to the backpack.
8 Carrying Handle
For transporting the backpack battery. Read and follow all safety precautions in this
instruction manual and the manual for the STIHL
9 Guide
tool powered by this battery. Improper use can
Secures the connecting cord to the backpack.
lead to serious or fatal personal injury or property
10 Shoulder Straps damage.
For carrying the battery while working.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
11 Pouch damage from fire, explosion or burns, including
chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush,
Holds the AP Adapter when not in use.
drop, damage or heat the battery above 212°F
12 AP Adapter (100°C). Never expose it to fire or incinerate,
Adapter for connecting the battery to a charger and @ 5.1.
supplying power to a STIHL power tool with an AP
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
battery compartment.
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
13 Connecting Cord keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, water,
Transmits electric current from the battery to the power liquids and damp conditions. Never immerse the
tool. battery in water or other liquids, @ 5.1.
14 Battery-Side Plug To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
Connects the connecting cord to the battery. damage from fire, use and store the battery only
within an ambient temperature range of 14°F to
15 Tool-Side Plug
122°F (-10°C to 50°C), @ 5.1.
Fits into the power tool socket.
# Rating Plate
Contains electrical information and the product's serial
number.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English
￭ Use of unauthorized chargers can damage the battery and
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
result in fire, explosion and personal injury and property
INSTRUCTIONS damage.
– Charge STIHL AR batteries only with genuine STIHL
5.1 Battery Warnings and Instructions AL300 or STIHL AL500 series chargers.
WARNING ￭ The battery contains safety features and devices which, if
damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture,
￭ Use of STIHL AR batteries for any purpose other than leak, ignite or explode.
powering the STIHL tools listed below could lead to
– Never heat the battery above 212 °F
personal injury and property damage. Use only with the
(100 °C).
following STIHL power tools:
– Never incinerate or place the battery on
– STIHL MSA chain saws (see important exceptions
or near fires, stoves or other high-
below)
temperature locations.
– STIHL HTA pole pruners
– Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
– STIHL FSA trimmers and brush cutters cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– STIHL HSA hedge trimmers – Never open, disassemble, crush, drop, subject to
– STIHL HLA extended reach hedge trimmers heavy impact or otherwise damage the battery.
– STIHL BGA blowers – Never expose the battery to microwaves or high
pressures.
￭ Do not use STIHL AR batteries with STIHL TSA cut-off – Never insert objects into the battery's cooling slots.
machines or STIHL RMA lawn mowers. Use with these
– Never sit or stand on the battery. Never place
products could lead to severe personal injury and property
objects on the battery or stack batteries on top of
damage from entanglement of the connecting cord, loss of
one another.
control, or loss of balance.
￭ High temperatures may cause the battery to generate
￭ Do not use STIHLAR batteries with STIHLMSA
top-handle chain saws while climbing in a tree for in-tree heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or
fatal personal injury and property damage. Exposure to
surgery and maintenance. Use could lead to severe
temperatures outside the recommended temperature
personal injury and property damage from entanglement
range may also reduce battery life and performance.
of the connecting cord, loss of control, or loss of balance.
Always use a lift bucket for in-tree surgery and – Use and store the battery only within an
maintenance if using an ARbattery with a MSA top-handle ambient temperature range of 14°F to
chain saw. Do not climb in the tree with an ARbattery. 122°F (-10°C to 50°C).
– Never store the battery in direct sunlight
or inside a vehicle in hot weather.
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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage – In the event of accidental contact, immediately rinse
in the event the battery emits smoke, an unusual smell or the contact area thoroughly with mild soap and
feels unusually hot while using, charging or storing: water.
– Immediately discontinue using or charging the
– If fluid gets into your eye(s): Do not rub. Rinse water
battery. If you are using it, remove it from your back.
over the open eye(s) for at least 15 minutes and
Maintain a safe distance and prepare to contact the
seek medical attention.
authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
￭ A battery fire can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of
￭ To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
severe personal injury and property damage in the event
electric shock, fire and explosion:
of fire:
– Keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, – Evacuate the area. Fire can spread rapidly. Stay
water and other liquids. clear of any vapors generated and maintain a safe
– Never immerse the battery in water or distance.
other liquids. – Contact the fire department.
– Keep a battery that is not in use away from metal – Although water can be used to put out a battery fire,
objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys). use of a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher
is preferable.
– Never transport or store the battery in a metal
container. – Consult the fire department regarding proper
disposal of the burned battery.
– Store the battery indoors in a dry room.
– Never store the battery in damp or corrosive
environments or in conditions that could lead to 5.2 Operator
corrosion of its metal components.
WARNING
– Never store the battery connected to the power tool
￭ Operating a power tool with the backpack battery can be
or charger.
strenuous. The operator must be in good physical
– Protect the battery from exposure to corrosive condition and mental health. To reduce the risk of
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. personal injury from fatigue and loss of control:
– Protect the battery from exposure to conductive – Check with your doctor before using the backpack
liquids such as salt water. battery if you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the
battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. – Do not use the backpack battery while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
￭ Leaking battery fluid is potentially harmful and can cause
medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance,
skin and eye irritation, chemical burns and other serious
dexterity or judgment.
personal injury.
– Be alert. Do not use the backpack battery when you
– Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
are tired. Take a break if you become tired.
– Use an inert absorbent such as sand on spilled
– Do not permit minors to use the backpack battery.
battery fluid.
– The battery is designed to be operated by one
person only. Do not allow other persons in the work
area.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English
5.3 Connecting Cord – Do not use the connecting cord for any purpose
other than providing an electrical connection
WARNING
between the battery and your authorized STIHL
power tool. For example, do not use it for carrying or
￭ Using a damaged connecting cord may result in fire,
hanging up the battery or power tool.
electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage. To reduce these risks: ￭
– Check the battery’s connecting cord regularly for
damage. If it becomes damaged, immediately
disconnect it from the power tool and battery. Never
use a damaged connecting cord.
– Do not abrade, crush, jerk, or otherwise abuse or
misuse the connecting cord. Protect it from heat, oil
and sharp edges. A0
– If the connecting cord becomes damaged, have it X-3117-
replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer GX
before use. A damaged connecting cord must be 0000-
replaced with an identical STIHL replacement part.
￭ The two ends of the connecting cord are different shapes
– Unplug the backpack battery from the power tool and use different electrical contacts. The battery-side plug
when not in use. is designed to be inserted into the backpack battery
– Never yank or jerk the connecting cord to socket. The plug on the other end is to be inserted into an
disconnect. To unplug the connecting cord from the AP Adapter or STIHL power tool with an integrated socket.
backpack battery, grasp the battery-side plug, not To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the
the connecting cord. battery and connecting cord:
– Never attempt to insert the wrong end of the
– Make sure the connecting cord is positioned and
connecting cord in the battery socket, AP Adapter or
secured so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
power tool (see illustration).
over, come in contact with sharp objects, moving
parts, or otherwise be subjected to damage or
stress. 5.4 Using the Backpack Battery
– Check the AP Adapter, the connecting cord and its WARNING
plugs for signs of damage. Never use a damaged AP
Adapter, connecting cord or plug. ￭ Misuse may result in personal injury and property
damage.
– Make sure the insulation of the connecting cord and
– Use the battery only as described in this instruction
plugs are in good condition.
manual.
– Straighten a twisted connecting cord before use.
– Never modify the backpack battery in any way.
– Position the connecting cord so that it cannot be
– Use only accessories specifically authorized by
reached or damaged by the cutting or working
STIHL for use with this backpack battery.
attachment of the power tool being used.
– Use the battery only with the harness supplied. It
must not be combined with any other carrying straps.
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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death through the backpack guides and with the hook and
from unintentional activation of a power tool connected to eye fasteners. Keep the connecting cord away from
the battery: the cutting attachment of the power tool.
– Unplug the battery from the power tool – Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord
before assembling, transporting, while working. Prevent it from contacting the power
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, tool's cutting attachment or catching on other
servicing, maintaining or storing the tool. objects, which could cause you to lose balance or
Unplug the battery in the event of a control of the power tool, resulting in serious
malfunction or emergency and any time personal injury and property damage.
the tool is not in use.
￭ Using a backpack battery that is damaged or improperly
– Never leave the battery unattended when it is adjusted can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of
plugged in to a power tool. serious personal injury and property damage. Before
– Disconnect the battery from the power tool and starting work or charging the battery:
charger before storing. – Always check the battery for proper condition and
operation.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from loss of
control during operation: – Check the battery, connecting cord, sockets, plugs
and AP Adapter for corrosion, foreign matter and
– Read and follow all safety precautions and
damage.
instructions related to the power tool connected to
the battery. – If four LEDs flash red and a rapid succession of short
beeps sound for several seconds, the battery is not
– Make sure you have good balance and secure
functioning properly. Disconnect the battery from the
footing at all times. Take special care in slippery
power tool, take it off your back and contact your
conditions (wet ground, snow) and in overgrown
authorized STIHL servicing dealer immediately. Do
terrain.
not attempt to use, charge or store the battery until
– Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, the problem has been corrected.
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or
– Never attempt to use, charge or store a
falling.
malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or deformed battery. Take it to your authorized STIHL
uneven ground, as the backpack battery may alter servicing dealer immediately. Do not use, charge or
your center of balance. store the battery until the problem has been
corrected.
– Never work with the backpack battery in trees, on
roofs or on ladders or any other insecure support. – Make sure the shoulder straps and other features of
– Do not overreach. the backpack are in good condition, properly
adjusted and secure. If they are worn, weakened,
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping on the connecting cracked or damaged, contact your authorized STIHL
cord or losing control of the power tool: servicing dealer and have them replaced.
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with your power tool or proper
working technique. Secure the connecting cord
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