Using The Unit - Stihl FSA 90 R Instruction Manual

English
Do not spray the machine with water.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Keep the battery guides free from
foreign matter – clean as necessary.
Store the power tool in a dry, locked
location with the retaining latch on ƒ,
the battery removed and out of reach of
children.
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Using the Unit

Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line mowing heads are suitable for
lawn edging and trimming small to
medium areas and around obstacles.
The working technique is described
below, see "Mowing".
The mowing head comes with an
instruction leaflet. Refill the mowing
head with nylon line as described in the
instruction leaflet.
Working with Bump Guard
The bump guard is available as a special
accessory.
1
The bump guard (1)
limits the cutting range of the
–
mowing line
reduces the risk of the rotating
–
mowing line causing damage (e.g.
tree bark)
WARNING
The mowing head may continue to
rotate briefly after you switch off your
power tool – wait for the mowing head to
come to a standstill before adjusting the
bump guard – do not adjust it with your
foot.
Mowing
Hold your trimmer with both hands –
N
right hand on the control handle.
Stand upright – hold the power tool
N
in a relaxed position.
Make sure the cutting attachment is
N
not touching the ground or any other
objects.
Swing the trimmer back and forth in
N
an arc.
The cutting height is determined by
N
the distance of the mowing line from
the lawn surface.
Avoid contact with fences, walls,
N
rocks, etc. since it will result in a
higher rate of wear.
FSA 90 R