Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment
and the cutting attachment. If the trimmer, deflector and
cutting attachment 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 and cutting attachment as
described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the trimmer, deflector and cutting attachment 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 or
deflector.
► If the trimmer or the deflector require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Maintain the cutting attachment as described in the
instructions supplied with the cutting attachment being
used or on the cutting attachment's packaging.
￭ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting edges while
cleaning or maintaining cutting attachments. This can
result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
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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 or metal cutting attachment,
@ 4.6.4.
– Battery as described in the STIHL AR battery's
instruction manual or in the user instructions for the "AP
belt bag with connecting cable".
► Check the battery as described in the STIHL AR battery's
instruction manual or in the user instructions for the "AP
belt bag with connecting cable".
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 15.1.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 6.1.
► Select combination of cutting attachment, deflector and
carrying system, @ 20.
► Mount the deflector, @ 6.3.1.
► If you are using a universal deflector together with a
mowing head: Remove the skirt and line limiting blade,
@ 6.4.1.
► If you are using a metal cutting attachment: Mount loop
handle with barrier bar, @ 6.2.
► Mount mowing head or metal cutting attachment, @ 6.5.1
or @ 6.6.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carrying system
or "AP belt bag with connecting cable", @ 7.
► Balance the trimmer, @ 7.4.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 7.5.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
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