Cleaning, Maintenance And Repair; Preparing Trimmer For Operation; Assembling The Trimmer; Mounting The Deflector - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING
￭ The brushcutter may be switched on unintentionally if it
remains connected to the power supply during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This can result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Disconnect extension cable connection from
brushcutter plug.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, water jets or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector and the cutting
attachment. If the brushcutter, deflector and cutting
attachment are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. There is a risk of serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the brushcutter, deflector and cutting attachment
as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the brushcutter, deflector and cutting attachment are not
serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the brushcutter,
deflector, cutting attachment or battery.
► If the brushcutter, deflector, or cutting attachment
require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
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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 and connecting cable, @ 4.6.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.6.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.6.3.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 15.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 6.1.
► Fit spool when using trimmer without fanwheel, @ 6.2.
► Fit spool when using trimmer with fanwheel, @ 6.2
► Mount the loop handle, @ 6.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 7.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Connect trimmer's plug to an extension cable and the
extension cable's plug to a convenient wall outlet.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do not use your
trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance.

6 Assembling the Trimmer

6.1

Mounting the Deflector

► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect extension cable's
coupling from trimmer's plug.
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