Switching On - Stihl FSA 65 Instruction Manual

Switching On

The battery is given a charge of about
30% before leaving the factory.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using your power tool for
the first time.
If necessary, remove the cover from
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the battery compartment before
fitting the battery, i.e. depress both
locking tabs to unlock and remove
the cover.
Fitting the battery
Insert the battery (1) in the power
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tool – the battery slides into the
compartment – press it down
carefully until it snaps into position –
the battery must be flush with the
top of the housing.
Switching On
Make sure you have a secure and
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balanced footing.
Stand upright – hold the power tool
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in a relaxed position.
FSA 65, FSA 85
Make sure the cutting attachment is
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not touching the ground or any other
objects.
Hold the unit with both hands – one
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hand on the control handle – one
hand on the loop handle.
Unlock the power tool by moving the
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retaining latch (2) to ‚.
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Push down the trigger switch
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lockout (3) and depress the trigger
switch (4) and hold them in that
position.
The motor runs only if the retaining
latch (2) is on ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (3) and trigger switch (4) are
operated simultaneously.
Trigger Switch
Motor speed can be controlled with the
trigger switch. Motor speed is increased
progressively by squeezing the trigger
switch (FSA 85 only).
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