Operating The Trimmer - Stihl FSA 200.0 R Instruction Manual

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13 Operating the Trimmer

13.1 Holding and guiding the brush‐
cutter
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
If you are using a mowing head:
► Hold the brushcutter firmly with one hand on
the control handle so that your thumb wraps
around the grip of the control handle.
► Hold the brushcutter with your other hand on
the loop handle so that your thumb wraps
around the loop handle.
If you are using a metal cutting attachment:
► Hold the brushcutter firmly with your right hand
on the control handle so that your thumb
wraps around the grip of the control handle.
► Hold the brushcutter with your left hand on the
loop handle so that your thumb wraps around
the loop handle.
13.2 Setting the Power Level
Depending on the application, you can set 3
power levels. The LEDs indicate the selected
power level. The higher the power level, the
faster the cutting attachment can run.
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The selected power level affects the battery's
runtime. The lower the power level, the longer
the runtime.
► Press the power setting button (1) with your
thumb.
The LEDs light up to indicate the selected
power level.
► Press the power setting button (1).
This selects the next power level. After the
third performance level, it starts again with the
first performance level.
► Press the power setting button (1) as many
times as necessary to select the desired
power level.
13.3 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
Mowing with a mowing head (A)
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
Mowing with a grass cutting blade or brush
knife (B)
► Mow with the left part of the metal cutting
attachment.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
For optimum performance, note the recommen‐
ded temperature ranges,
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