After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

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► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
► If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
12.3 Line Feed on AutoCut Mowing
Heads
► Briefly tap the rotating mowing head on the
ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector auto‐
matically cuts the mowing lines to the correct
length.
2 1
Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head
and hold it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines (2) by hand.
► If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to
the required length: Replace the spool (1) or
the mowing lines (2).
The spool is empty.

13 After Finishing Work

13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.
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14 Transporting

14.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
1
Carrying the Brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly
balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
14.2
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets

15 Storing

15.1
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Remove the spool.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.
15.2
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Store the battery separately from the trim‐
mer and charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
13 After Finishing Work
Transporting the brushcutter
Transporting the Battery
Storing the Trimmer
Storing the Battery
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