Switching On; Switching Off; Adjusting Nylon Line - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

Switching On

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2
Make sure you have a secure and
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balanced footing.
Hold the power tool with both hands
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– one hand on the control handle –
one hand on the loop handle.
Stand upright – hold the power tool
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in a relaxed position.
Make sure the cutting attachment is
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not touching the ground or any other
objects.
Press down the trigger switch
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lockout (1) and hold it in that
position.
Depress the trigger switch (2).
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Switching Off

Release the trigger switch lockout
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and the trigger switch.
WARNING
Note that the cutting attachment
continues to run for a short period after
you let go of the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch – flywheel effect.
During longer work breaks – disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet.
When the power tool is not in use, store
it in such a way that it does not endanger
others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.

Adjusting Nylon Line

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Hold the rotating mowing head
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above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 3 cm fresh line
is advanced.
The blade (1) on the deflector (2) trims
surplus line to the correct length – avoid
tapping the mowing head more than
once at a time.
Line feed operates only if both lines still
have a minimum length of 2.5 cm.
If the nylon lines are shorter than 2.5 cm,
readjust them manually – see "Manual
Adjustment of Nylon Line".
Manual Adjustment of Nylon Line
Switch off the machine.
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Disconnect the plug from the wall
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outlet.
Turn the trimmer on its back.
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