Before Starting Work; Preparing The Trimmer For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual

9 Before Starting Work

￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only authorized STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
– Replace the charger if the power supply cord
becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord
cannot be repaired or replaced.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary, @ 21.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the trimmer, battery and charger, and an increased risk
of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage.
– Remove the battery from the trimmer before storing.
– Never store the trimmer and charger with the battery
inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the trimmer, battery and charger indoors in a
dry, secure place out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the trimmer, in the charger
or in a metal container.
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9 Before Starting Work
9.1

Preparing the Trimmer for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 10.2.
► Mount the deflector, @ 12.2.
► Mount the trimmer line spool on the mowing head,
@ 12.3.1.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 12.4.
► Adjust the length of the drive tube, @ 13.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 13.2.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.1.

10 Charging the Battery

10.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the battery and charger safety precautions
and instructions in this manual, @ 6 and @ 7. Among
other things: Make sure the charger and its components are
dry and not damaged; operate the charger indoors at an
appropriate ambient temperature, @ 7.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate on a combustible surface or in a
location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other materials and substances are present, @ 7.
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