Switching Off; Testing The Trimmer And Battery; Checking The Controls; Testing The Battery - Stihl FSA 135 R Instruction Manual

11 Testing the Trimmer and Battery

► Squeeze and hold the trigger (3) with your index finger.
The brushcutter accelerates and the cutting attachment
rotates.
The further the trigger (3) is depressed, the faster the
rotation of the cutting attachment.
At power level 3, the brushcutter identifies the cutting
attachment used and automatically sets the maximum
speed.
The LEDs continue flashing for 5 seconds after the trigger
(3) and trigger lockout (1) are released after switch-on. As
long as the LEDs flash, the brushcutter can be switched on
again without having to operate the release slide (2).

10.2 Switching Off

► Release the trigger and lockout lever at the same time.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a standstill.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the
battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
11 Testing the Trimmer and Battery

11.1 Checking the controls

Trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Try pressing the trigger without pressing the trigger
lockout.
► If you can press the trigger: Stop using your brushcutter
and contact a STIHL dealer.
The trigger lockout is faulty.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
► Squeeze and release the trigger.
► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does not spring
back to the idle position: Do not use your brushcutter and
contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
The trigger or the trigger lockout is defective.
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Switching the Brushcutter on
► Insert battery.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the loop handle
with your thumb.
► Press and hold the trigger.
The cutting attachment rotates.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red: Remove the battery and
contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
The brushcutter has a malfunction.
► Release the trigger.
The cutting attachment stops rotating after a brief delay.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the
battery and contact your STIHL dealer.
The brushcutter is defective.

11.2 Testing the Battery

► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.

12 Operating the Trimmer

12.1 Holding and Controlling the Brushcutter

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