Switching The Trimmer / Brushcutter On And Off And Selecting The Power Level; Switching On; Switching Off - Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual

15 Switching the Trimmer / Brushcutter On and Off and Selecting the Power Level

NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or cold or
prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside
the recommended ambient temperature range can reduce
the performance and/or service life of the battery.
15 Switching the Trimmer / Brushcutter
On and Off and Selecting the Power
Level

15.1 Switching On

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the cutting attachment, @ 5.7.2. Do not touch
the cutting attachment while the battery connecting cord is
inserted. Never touch the moving cutting attachment with
your hand or any part of your body, @ 5.7.4.
WARNING
Never operate your trimmer / brushcutter if it is damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.6. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, @ 5.5. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from loss of control, always hold the trimmer /
brushcutter with both hands when you are working,
@ 5.7.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the trimmer / brushcutter with
two hands, one hand firmly on the rear handle and the
other hand firmly on the loop handle.
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► When operating the trimmer / brushcutter with a metal
cutting attachment, always grip the rear handle with your
right hand and the front handle with your left hand. This
applies to all operators, even those who are left-handed.
To switch the trimmer / brushcutter on:
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► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (2).
The retaining latch can now be released and will stay in
the unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index finger.
The cutting attachment will start moving.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch
are pressed at the same time.
The further the trigger switch is squeezed, the faster the
cutting attachment will rotate.
The unit automatically recognizes whether a mowing head
or a metal blade is mounted and adjusts the rated speed
accordingly.

15.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short
while after the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or
fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting
attachment. To reduce the risk of personal injury from
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