Preparing Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Trimmer, Leds; Charging The Trimmer - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

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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 and
charging cable as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or charging
cable are not serviced or repaired correctly, 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 or charging cable.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or charging
cable 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, @ 4.7.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.7.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.7.3.
– Charging cable, @ 4.7.4.
► Check the built-in battery, @ 11.3.
► Fully charge the trimmer, @ 6.1.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.1.
► Fit the mowing lines or blades, @ 7.2.1 or @ 7.2.3.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 8.2.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 8.3.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
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► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the activation key 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 Trimmer, LEDs

6.1

Charging the Trimmer

The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the trimmer or ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
The charging process starts automatically
when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and
the charging cable is connected to the
trimmer. The charging process stops
automatically when the trimmer is fully
charged.
The trimmer and charging cable heat up during the charging
process.
► Remove the activation key.
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► Insert the plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet (6).
► Lay the connecting cable (4).
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
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