Using The Unit - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

Electrical components, e.g. power cord,
may only be repaired or replaced by a
qualified electrician.
Clean plastic surfaces with a cloth. Do
not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Check tightness of mounting screws on
safety devices and the cutting
attachment and retighten if necessary.
Clean the cooling slots if necessary.
Store the machine is a safe and dry
place.
FSE 52

Using the Unit

Mowing
Hold the power tool with both hands
N
– one hand on the control handle –
one hand on the loop handle.
Stand upright – hold the power tool
N
in a relaxed position.
Make sure the cutting attachment is
N
not touching the ground or any other
objects.
Swing the trimmer back and forth in
N
an arc.
The cutting height is determined by
N
the distance of the mowing line from
the lawn surface.
Avoid contact with fences, walls,
N
rocks, etc. since it will result in a
higher rate of wear.
Mowing under Obstacles
The angle of the shaft and mowing head
can be adjusted for easier mowing under
hedges and bushes, see "Adjusting
Angle of Shaft".
Working with Bump Guard
1
Extend the bump guard (1) fully.
N
The bump guard (1)
limits the cutting range of the
–
mowing line
reduces the risk of the rotating
–
mowing line causing damage (e.g.
tree bark)
maintains the correct ground
–
clearance when edging.
WARNING
The mowing head may continue to
rotate briefly after you switch off your
power tool – wait for the mowing head to
come to a standstill before adjusting the
bump guard – do not adjust it with your
foot.
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