Operating The Trimmer; After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

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► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Remove the activation key and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
11.2 Inspecting the Cutting Attach‐
ment
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the acti‐
vation key.
A
► If the wear mark (A) on the underside of the
PolyCut 2-2 head is visible: Have the PolyCut
2-2 mowing head replaced by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
► If the length of one of the blades, measured
from the large bore to the tip, is less than 'a' =
45 mm: Replace both blades.
► If one blade is damaged (B): Replace both
blades.
11.3 Checking the Built-In Battery
► Press the button.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
your trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the built-in battery.

12 Operating the Trimmer

12.1 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
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► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the
12.2
► Convert the trimmer to an edger.
► Extend the bump guard fully.
a
► Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn.
B
12.3
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
► If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the

13 After Finishing Work

13.1
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activa‐
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.

14 Transporting

14.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the acti‐
► Adjust the shaft to its shortest length.
12 Operating the Trimmer
loop handle - wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
Edging
The bump guard maintains the required
ground clearance.
Mowing
in an arc.
bump guard (1) fully.
After Finishing Work
tion key.
Transporting the brushcutter
vation key.
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