Preparing Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Trimmer, Leds; Assembling The Trimmer - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

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5 Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Brushcutter for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
– Brushcutter, 4.7.1.
– Deflector, 4.7.2.
– Mowing head,
– Charging cable,
► Check the built-in battery,
► Fully charge the brushcutter,
► Clean the brushcutter,
► Mount the deflector,
► Fit the mowing lines or blades,
7.2.3.
► Mount the loop handle,
► Adjust length of shaft,
► Adjust the loop handle,
► Check the controls,
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your brushcutter and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
6 Charging the Trimmer,
LEDs
6.1 Charging the Trimmer
The charging time depends on several factors,
e.g. temperature of the trimmer or ambient tem‐
perature. The actual charging time may differ
from the specified charging time. For specified
charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
The charging process starts
automatically when the plug is
inserted in a wall outlet and the
charging cable is connected to
the trimmer. The charging proc‐
ess stops automatically when
the trimmer is fully charged.
The trimmer and charging cable heat up during
the charging process.
► Remove the activation key.
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4.7.3.
4.7.4.
11.3.
6.1.
16.1.
7.1.
7.2.1 or
7.3.
8.2.
8.3.
11.1.

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

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► Insert the plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet
(6).
► Lay the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the charger plug (3) in the charge
socket (2).
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state
of charge.
► If the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect the
charger plug (3) from the charge socket (2).
The trimmer is fully charged.
► Disconnect the plug (5) from the wall outlet
(6).
6.2 State of Charge
80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the left LED flashes green: Recharge the
trimmer.
6.3 LEDs
Indicate state of charge or malfunctions in the
trimmer. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
18.
There is a malfunction in the trimmer.
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Assembling the Trimmer

7.1 Mounting the Deflector
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activa‐
tion key.
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