Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 60 R Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

4.11.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 40% and 60% (2 lit green
LEDs).
► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the wall
outlet.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, the charger may
be damaged.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the wall
outlet.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool
down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Store the charger at temperatures between
+ 5 °C and + 40 °C.
■ The connecting cable should not be used for
carrying the charger or hanging up the
charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure
grip. The charger is provided with a handle
recess to make it easy to pick up the
charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
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4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery and the
charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attach‐
ment, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery and charger are not properly serviced
or repaired, components may no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
mer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
or charger.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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, 4.6.1.
– Deflector, 4.6.2.
– Mowing head,
– Battery, 4.6.4.
– Charger, 4.6.5.
► Check the battery,
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