Step-by-step Instructions
11 FCC 15
Compliance
Statement
This device (FCC ID: 2ALP8SC2A
) 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
diff erent 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 specifi cally allowed in this manual, since
this could void your authority to operate it.
12 Limited Warranty
STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
This product is sold subject
to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty
Policy,
available at
www. stihlusa.com/
warranty.html. It can also be
obtained from your authorized STIHL dealer or
by calling 1-800-GO- STIHL (1-800-467-8445).
13 Addresses
STIHL Incorporated
536 Viking Drive
P.O. Box 2015
Virginia Beach, VA
23452-2015
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or
other reproductive harm.
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your STIHL product and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
The STIHL Smart Connector 2 A allows you to
track runtime and other information about
compatible STIHL power tools, which can be
synchronized with the STIHL connected Portal
through the STIHL connected App. When the
Smart Connector is within Bluetooth
®
range of a
smartphone or tablet running the STIHL
connected App, you can also track the location
and status of a connected product using GPS
data of your mobile device.
It is important that you read and
observe the following information and
warnings. Improper use can cause
serious injury.
Read this instruction manual and the
instruction manual for your STIHL
power tool thoroughly before use and
periodically therea er. Careless or
improper use of the STIHL Smart
Connector can cause serious or fatal
injury.
For further information, or if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Additional assistance can be found on the STIHL
connected App.
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the safety alert symbol and the
following signal word:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
2 Main Parts
Key
Cover
Battery,
type CR 2450
Protective Battery Foil (remove
before installing)
Smart Connector 2 A
LED
Status Button
3 Important Safety Instructions
Battery
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.
Use the STIHL Smart Connector only as
described in these instructions and the STIHL
connected App.
Your STIHL Smart Connector is designed for
use only with a properly inserted CR2450
button cell battery. Do not attempt to use
another button cell or electrical power supply.
Use with an unauthorized battery can result in
fi re, explosion, or leakage of battery fl uid.
Swallowing or ingesting the button cell battery
can cause serious internal chemical burns
which may lead to death in less than 2 hours.
Always secure the battery
compartment.
Keep battery away from children.
If you think a battery has been
swallowed, seek emergency
medical attention immediately.
Do not induce vomiting.
Ensure the battery compartment on the
STIHL Connector is closed securely.
If the compartment will not remain closed,
remove the battery and discontinue use.
Properly dispose of the battery and replace
the Smart Connector.
Risk of fi re and explosion
Never attempt to re-charge the
battery.
Never heat the battery above 212°F
(100 °C) or place it in or near fi res,
stoves or other high-temperature
locations.
Do not crush or expose to
microwaves.
High temperatures may cause the battery to
generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode.
Use and store the battery only
within an ambient temperature
range of -20°F to 140 °F (-30°C to
60°C).
Never store the battery inside a
vehicle in hot weather.
Risk of short circuit, which could lead to
rupture, fi re or explosion.
Keep the battery dry.
Never stack batteries.
Never bridge the terminals with
wires or with paper clips, coins, keys,
nails or other metallic objects that
can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
Never carry the battery in your
pocket.
Leaking battery fl uid can cause skin and eye
irritation or chemical burns.
Never attempt to open or dis-assemble the
battery. In the event of leakage, avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
Clean up spilled fl uid with an inert absorbent
such as sand or an absorbent cloth.
Avoid skin and eye contact with battery fl uid.
Avoid vapor generated from leaking or burning
batteries.
Rinse aff ected skin thoroughly with mild soap
and water.
Flush eyes with clean water for 15 minutes
without rubbing.
Seek medical attention.
Handle discharged/depleted batteries
carefully.
Keep away from children.
Properly dispose of batteries immediately at
the end of their useful life. Never dispose of
batteries with household waste.
Observe all federal, state and local disposal
rules and regulations.
California: Perchlorate material – special
handling
may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.
gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Mounting and Operation
WARNING
Before mounting, read and follow all warnings
and safety instructions provided with the
STIHL power tool.
Mount the Smart Connector 2 A as specifi ed
in these instructions and the manual for your
compatible STIHL power tool. Installation
information is also found in the STIHL
connected App.
The Smart Connector 2 A is designed for use
only with STIHL products having a dedicated
mounting recess. (See power tool instruction
manual or the STIHL connected App for
compatibility information.)
Mount the Smart Connector 2 A only in the
specially designed mounting recess of
compatible STIHL power tools. Never mount
to non-STIHL products. Never mount to
STIHL products designed without a mounting
recess.
Cleaning and Storage
WARNING
Reduce the risk of short circuit:
Keep the Smart Connector free of foreign
matter.
Clean with a dry cloth or so , dry brush.
Never clean with detergents or solvents,
which may damage the polymer housing.
Never spray with a pressure washer or
otherwise spray with water or other liquids.
Improper storage can lead to unauthorized use,
damage to the Smart Connector and the power
tool it´s connected to, and increase the risk of
personal injury and property damage.
Store indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other
unauthorized users.
4 Connecting to the STIHL connected App
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). Returning users
should log in using their existing account
information (Illustration 3).
Follow the step-by-step instructions for adding
a product to your product list
(Illustration 4).
5 Installing the Battery
The STIHL Smart Connector is powered by a
CR2450 button-cell battery. Never attempt to
use any other type of battery.
WARNING
Chemical burn hazard. Keep battery away from
children.
WARNING
This product contains a lithium button/coin cell
battery. If a new or used button/coin cell battery
is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death in as
little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the
battery compartment. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using
the product, remove the battery, and keep it
away from children. If you think batteries might
have been swallowed or placed inside any part
of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
To install the battery in the Smart Connector:
Using the tool provided, turn the Smart
Connector cover counter-clockwise to the
unlocked position (Illustration 5).
Remove the cover (Illustration 6).
Remove the battery (Illustration 6).
Remove and discard the protective battery foil
(Illustration 6).
Install the battery with the polarity (+) pointing
upwards (Illustration 7).
Replace the cover (Illustration 7.
Using the tool provided, turn the cover
clockwise to the locked position (Illustration 7).
6 Mounting Instructions
Mounting the Smart Connector 2 A
The Smart Connector 2 A can be mounted to
compatible STIHL power tools. Compatible tools
have a mounting recess designed specifi cally for
the Smart Connector 2 A.
To mount the Smart Connector:
Remove the screws from the mounting recess
of the power tool (Illustration 8). The screws
will be reused for mounting the Smart
Connector.
Disconnect the dummy plug and remove it
(Illustration 9).
Connect the Smart Connector plug to the
power tool (Illustration 10).
Position the plug inside the recess of the
power tool (Illustration 11)
Insert the Smart Connector 2 A into the recess
(Illustration 12). Take care not to pinch or
otherwise damage any cables.
Insert the screws and fasten the Smart
Connector 2 A securely to the power tool
(Illustration 12).
7 Linking to the STIHL connected App
Linking the Smart Connector 2 A to the STIHL
connected App
A er the battery is installed and the Smart
Connector 2 A is mounted, start the power
tool as instructed in your power tool manual.
Follow the instructions on your smartphone or
tablet to link the Smart Connector 2 A to the
STIHL connected App (Illustration 13).
8 During Operation
Once you have linked your STIHL connected App
account to your STIHL Smart Connector 2 A, you
will be prompted for information to help you
track your equipment.
Once the Smart Connector 2 A is attached to a
STIHL power tool and the tool is switched on, the
Smart Connector will start tracking runtime and
other data, which will be submitted to the STIHL
connected App when the smartphone or tablet is
in range.
Bluetooth
®
and location services must be
enabled on your mobile device to enable tracking
features.
The Smart Connector's signal range may vary
depending on ambient conditions and the
performance of the smartphone or tablet. The
Bluetooth
®
range may be limited when the signal
is transmitted through metallic barriers (e.g.,
walls, shelving units, etc.) or near strong
electromagnetic fi elds.
For more information on the STIHL connected
App, please visit www.stihlusa.com or view the
Help tab inside the app.
Separate terms and conditions apply to the use
of the STIHL connected App and are available for
review in the app.
9 Troubleshooting Guide
Condition:
The LED does not glow when the battery is
inserted.
Cause:
Battery is fully depleted or the battery is
inserted the wrong way (reversed polarity).
Remedy:
Replace the battery or place the battery with
the side (+) pointing upwards.
Condition:
The Smart Connector does not work properly.
Cause:
Battery is low or fully depleted.
Remedy:
Replace the battery.
Condition:
The LED does not light up when the push button
is pressed.
Cause:
Battery is low, fully depleted or the Smart
Connector has a malfunction.
Remedy:
Replace the battery. If the LED still does not
light up, replace the battery.
10 Specifi cations
Approved battery type: CR2450 button cell.
Battery service life: approximately 12 months.
Ambient temperature range for use and
storage: - 20 °F to 140 °F
(- 30 °C to 60 °C)
IP protection rating: IP67 (protection from
total dust ingress and protection from
immersion up to 3 . (1 m) depth, limited
ingress protection)
Data transmission protocol: Bluetooth
®
5.1. The
mobile receiving devices must be compatible
with Bluetooth
®
Low Energy version 4.0 and
support the Generic Access Profi le (GAP).
Frequency bands: ISM band 2.4 GHz
Radiated maximum transmission power: 1 mW
Bluetooth
®
signal range: maximum 33 . (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 limited when the signal is transmitted
through metallic barriers (e.g., walls, shelving
units, etc.) or near strong electromagnetic
fi elds.
Minimum device (e.g., tablet, smartphone)
system requirements: Android 5.0 or iOS 11.0
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