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4 flashing red lights

4 flashing red lights — Problem in battery

Stihl · Power Tools

What does 4 flashing red lights mean?

This indicates a general issue or fault within the battery pack itself. The battery's internal electronics may have detected an error that prevents it from operating.

Common Causes

  • Internal battery fault
  • Battery pack failure

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Try a different, known-good battery to see if the issue persists.

  2. 2

    If the problem is with this battery, it may need to be serviced or replaced.

  3. 3

    Contact STIHL customer support for further assistance.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1 glowing red LED1 glowing red LED - Battery too hot or too cold1 glowing red light1 glowing red light — Battery too hot or too cold3 flashing red LED (AK Series)3 flashing red LED - Internal electronic issue (AK Series)
Source: Stihl Power Tools
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