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Battery care and maintenance

Everything you need to know about Lithium-ion Batteries: Charging, storage and more

AK-Series lithium-ion batteries charging alongside STIHL gloves and tools

Charging lithium-ion batteries

We address concerns such as overheating, over charging and what you need to be aware of.
How to charge batteries
A lithium-ion battery and charger on a shelf

How to store lithium-ion batteries

Correct handling of your lithium-ion battery is crucial to a long service life. So it’s worth knowing the ideal storage and care procedures.
How to store batteries
Close-up of the battery in a STIHL BGA 57 cordless blower

Memory effect in Batteries

There is a common belief that rechargeable batteries are affected by the "memory effect". We clarify why it’s no longer a concern and why you can rely on STIHL lithium-ion batteries.
The Memory Effect

Battery development at STIHL

STIHL has been actively developing batteries for more than 10 years. The technology is booming today and battery-powered devices are more popular than ever before. At STIHL, this has opened up completely new fields of activity for experts such as electrical engineers, software developers, and IT specialists.