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Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 FSA 80.0 2 - 29 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
  • Page 3: Overview

    3 Overview English Overview 9 Wing screw The wing screw secures the handlebar to the Brushcutter and battery handle support. 10 Handlebar The handlebar connects the control handle and the handle to the shaft. 11 Handle The handle is for holding and guiding the brushcutter.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 3 Transport guard Helps protect user from contact with metal Warning Signs cutting attachments. 4.1.1 Warning symbols 4 Line limiting blade Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct Meanings of warning signs and labels on the length.
  • Page 5 The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the he or she may work only brushcutter. under the supervision of or The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the as instructed by a respon‐ STIHL AK battery. sible person.
  • Page 6 English 4 Safety Precautions Work Area and Surroundings ► Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders. 4.5.1 Brushcutter ■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. This may result in injury to the user. WARNING ► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in ■...
  • Page 7 – The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐ 4.5.3 Charger erly mounted. WARNING – Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐ ter are fitted. ■ Bystanders and children are not aware of and – The accessories are correctly attached. cannot assess the dangers of a charger or WARNING electric current.
  • Page 8 ► Use a metal cutting attachment specified in – The polymer blades are free of damage and these instructions for use. tears. ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ – The polymer blades are properly mounted. ized dealer. – The wear limits are not exceeded.
  • Page 9 ► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐ sult a STIHL authorized dealer. 4.6.6 Charger ■ Vibrations may occur while using the brushcut‐ The charger is in a safe condition if the following ter.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions Reactive forces – The mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord is damaged. – The socket is not properly installed. DANGER ■ Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
  • Page 11 4 Safety Precautions English ► Route and mark the connecting cable and ► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit extension cord so that people will not trip the transport guard. over them. ► Secure the brushcutter with lashing straps, ►...
  • Page 12 ► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to tery require servicing or repairs, contact cool down. your STIHL dealer for assistance. ► Store the charger in a clean, dry place. ► Maintain the cutting attachment as descri‐ ► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
  • Page 13: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    ► Check the controls, ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use The battery and the charger warm up during your brushcutter and contact a STIHL author‐ charging. ized dealer for assistance. Charging the Battery, LEDs...
  • Page 14: Assembling The Trimmer

    English 7 Assembling the Trimmer ► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and press it home as far as stop. The LED (4) glows green. The LEDs (1) glow green and the battery (2) is being charged. ►...
  • Page 15 7 Assembling the Trimmer English ► Tighten the wing screw (1). ► Remove the screw (6). ► Position the control handle (8) on the handle‐ bar (3) so that the hole of the control handle aligns with the hole of the handlebar and the trigger faces toward the gear housing.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    English 8 Adjusting Trimmer for User Adjusting Trimmer for User Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐ ing System The cutting attachment should rest lightly on the ground. ► Switch off the brushcutter ► Put on the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3).
  • Page 17: Removing And Fitting The Battery

    The battery (2) is unlocked and can be ► Wait for the cutting attachment to stop rotat‐ ing. removed. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer. The brushcutter is defective. 11 Testing the Trimmer and Battery 11.1...
  • Page 18: Operating The Trimmer

    The cutting attachment stops rotating after a short period of time. – ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact a STIHL : ECO power level, low performance authorized dealer. – The brushcutter is defective.
  • Page 19: After Finishing Work

    Part III, Subsection 38.3. Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing The transport regulations can be found at lines are shorter than 25 mm. www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets. ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐ tery. 14.3 Transporting the Charger ►...
  • Page 20: Storing

    15.2 Storing the Battery – Charger is in an enclosed space. STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a – The charger is not suspended from the con‐ charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    ► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is vals: damaged: Do not use the charger and have Every 12 months connecting cable replaced by a STIHL servic‐ ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer. ing dealer. 17.2 Sharpening and Balancing a...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    ► Remove the battery and reinsert it. flash red. battery. ► Switch on the brushcutter. ► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the battery; contact a STIHL author‐ ized dealer. No electrical contact ► Remove the battery. between brushcutter ►...
  • Page 23 Sound and vibration values – Charging current: See rating plate The K-value for the sound pressure level is For charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging- 2 dB(A). The K-value for the sound power level is times. 2 dB(A). The K-value for the vibration level is 20.4...
  • Page 24: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments And Deflectors

    Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐ ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐...
  • Page 25: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    – Guaranteed sound power level: 96 dB(A) 60335-1 and EN 50636-2-91. The technical documents are stored at The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐ ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ els have been determined in accordance with UK sung. regulations Noise Emission in the Environment...
  • Page 26: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    If operating a power tool in a damp location STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. is unavoidable, use a residual current device The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety”...
  • Page 27 26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English g) If devices are provided for the connection of for safe handling and control of the tool in dust extraction and collection facillities, unexpected situations. ensure these are connected and properly 26.6 Battery tool use and care used.
  • Page 28 English 26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 26.8 Grass Trimmer, Brush Cutter Always use two hands when operating the machine. Holding the machine with both and Brush Saw Safety Warn‐ hands will avoid loss of control. ings m) Hold the machine by insulated gripping sur‐ a) Do not use the machine in bad weather con‐...
  • Page 29 26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English Proper handling of the machine will reduce d) Always maintain good visibility of the mate‐ the likelihood of accidental contact with a rial being cut. Blade thrust is more likely to moving cutter, line or blade. occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
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