Preparing Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Battery, Leds; Mounting The Charger On A Wall - Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery and the charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
and charger as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery and
charger are not properly serviced or repaired, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery or charger.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery or
the charger require servicing or repairs: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
5.1 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.6.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
– Charger, @ 4.6.5.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.2.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.1.
► Fit the spool, @ 7.2.1.
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► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 8.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 8.2.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your trimmer
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1

Mounting the Charger on a Wall

The charger can be mounted on a wall.
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a
b
a
► Check the following points when mounting the charger on
a wall:
– Suitable fixing materials are used.
– The charger is level.
– The following dimensions are maintained:
– a = at least 100 mm
– b (for AL 101) = 75 mm
– b (for AL 300 and AL 500) = 120 mm
– c = 4.5 mm
– d = 9 mm
– e = 2.5 mm
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d
e
e
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