Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment And Deflector; Adjusting The Loop Handle - Stihl FSA 85 Instruction Manual

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Working with bump guard
The bump guard comes standard with
the FSA 85. It is available as a special
accessory for the FSA 65.
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.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the
N
garbage can – they can be
composted.
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Approved Combinations of
Cutting Attachment and
Deflector
Cutting Attachment
The trimmer comes standard with an
AutoCut C 4-2 mowing head. For safety
reasons no other cutting attachments
may be mounted to the trimmer.
For mounting procedure see chapter on
"Replacing Nylon Line".
Deflector
The trimmer is supplied with a deflector.
Only this deflector may be mounted to
the trimmer – no other deflectors are
permitted. For further information see
"Mounting the Deflector".

Adjusting the Loop Handle

Your new power tool comes with the
loop handle mounted on the drive tube,
but it must be turned and lined up to suit
your requirements.
1
Loosen the star knob (1) on the
N
handle.
Turn the handle to the vertical
N
position.
FSA 65, FSA 85