Switching The Trimmer On/Off; Testing The Trimmer; Operating The Trimmer - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

9 Switching the Trimmer On/Off

► Slip the loop (3) over the hook (5) and pull it
tight.
► Insert the extension cable's plug in a properly
installed wall outlet.
9 Switching the Trimmer
On/Off
9.1 Switching On
► Hold the trimmer firmly with one hand on the
control handle – wrap your thumb around the
handle.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with the other hand on
the loop handle – wrap your thumb around the
handle.
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► Depress the trigger lockout (1) with your hand
and hold it there.
► Pull the trigger (2) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the cutting attach‐
ment rotates.
9.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a
standstill.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Stop work, disconnect extension cable's cou‐
pling from trimmer's plug and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The trimmer has a malfunction.

10 Testing the Trimmer

10.1 Checking the controls
Trigger lockout and trigger
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove exten‐
sion cable connection from brushcutter plug.
► 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.
► Press and release the trigger.
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► 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.
Switching the Brushcutter on
► Connect the brushcutter to a separate wall
outlet.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
► Press and hold the trigger.
The cutting attachment rotates.
► Release the trigger.
The cutting attachment stops rotating after a
brief delay.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Stop work, remove extension cable conection
from brushcutter plug and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
The brushcutter is defective.

11 Operating the Trimmer

11.1 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the
loop handle - wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
11.2 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
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