After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing; Cleaning - Stihl FSE 52 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: Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
11.3 Adjusting Nylon Line
► Tap the rotating mowing head on the ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector trims the
mowing lines to the correct length.
Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable's coupling from trimmer's plug.
► Press the button on the mowing head and hold
it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Install a new spool with mow‐
ing line.
The spool is empty.

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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable's coupling from trimmer's plug.
► If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove exten‐
sion cable connection from brushcutter plug.
► Adjust the shaft to its shortest length.
Carrying the brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly
balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the trimmer in the car
► Secure the trimmer to prevent turnover and
movement.

14 Storing

14.1 Storing the Trimmer
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable's coupling from trimmer's plug.
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► Remove the mowing head.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the Brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove exten‐
sion cable connection from brushcutter plug.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the area underneath the fanwheel with
a soft brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable's coupling from trimmer's plug.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.

16 Maintenance

16.1 Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Every 12 months
► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.

17 Repairing

17.1 Repairing the Trimmer and
Cutting Attachment
The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the trimmer or cutting attachment is dam‐
aged: Do not use your trimmer or cutting
attachment and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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