Adjusting The Trimmer; Adjusting The Length Of The Drive Tube; Adjusting The Loop Handle; Inserting And Removing The Battery - Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual

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► Insert the mounting screw (3) and tighten it with the star
knob.

13 Adjusting the Trimmer

13.1 Adjusting the Length of the Drive Tube

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, ensure that
the drive tube is properly adjusted and engaged in the
locked position at all times while working.
The length of the drive tube can be adjusted to suit the
height and reach of the operator.
To adjust the length of the drive tube:
► Switch off the trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Hold the drive tube firmly.
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► Depress and hold the drive tube release button (1).
► Adjust the control handle (2) until it engages in the desired
position.
► Release the drive tube release button.

13.2 Adjusting the Loop Handle

The loop handle can be set in different positions to suit the
height and reach of the operator.
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To adjust the position of the loop handle:
► Switch off the trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Loosen the star knob (1).
► Adjust the loop handle (2) to the desired operating
position.
► Tighten the star knob securely.

14 Inserting and Removing the Battery

14.1 Inserting the Battery

WARNING
Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or
deformed battery, @ 6. Use and store the battery only
within an ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10
°C to 50 °C), @ 6.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of unintended activation, never store the
battery in the trimmer, @ 20.2.
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