Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 120.0 R Instruction Manual

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■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the brushcutter and metal components.
This can damage the brushcutter.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the brushcutter in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10.2 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 bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.11 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.
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment or battery. If the
brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment or
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battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. They may
cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the brushcutter, deflector, cutting
■ If the brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment
or battery are not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
► If the brushcutter, the deflector or the bat‐
► Maintain the cutting attachment as descri‐
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or maintaining cutting
attachments. This may result in injury to the
user.
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21.3.
5.1
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
– Brushcutter,
– Deflector,
– Mowing head or metal cutting attachment,
– Battery,
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery as described in the
user manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301,
301-4, 500 chargers.
► Clean the brushcutter,
► Mount the loop handle,
► Select combination of cutting attachment,
deflector and carrying system,
► Mount the deflector,

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

attachment and battery as described in this
User Manual.
brushcutter, deflector or battery yourself.
tery require servicing or repairs, contact
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
bed in the User Manual supplied with the
cutting attachment being used or on the
cutting attachment's packaging.
► Wear work gloves made from resist‐
ant material.
Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
Preparing the Brushcutter for
Operation
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.6.3 or 4.6.4.
4.6.5.
12.2.
17.1.
8.1.
22.1.
8.3.1.
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