Removing The Connecting Cord; Switching The Trimmer / Brushcutter On And Off And Selecting The Power Level; Switching On - Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual

15 Switching the Trimmer / Brushcutter On and Off and Selecting the Power Level

To insert the connecting cord:
► Line up the arrow on the connecting cord plug (2) with the
arrow on the socket (1).
► Push the plug straight into the socket with steady, even
pressure until it is fully inserted.

14.2 Removing the Connecting Cord

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the trimmer / brushcutter. Remove the
connecting cord in the event of malfunction or emergency
and any time the trimmer / brushcutter is not in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risks of electric shock and other personal
injuries from the loss of control, always switch off the
trimmer before removing the connecting cord from the
socket.
To remove the connecting cord:
► Release trigger switch.
► Pull the plug straight out of the trimmer socket with steady,
even pressure.
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NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or cold or
prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside
the recommended ambient temperature range can reduce
the performance and/or service life of the battery.
15 Switching the Trimmer / Brushcutter
On and Off and Selecting the Power
Level

15.1 Switching On

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the cutting attachment, @ 5.7.2. Do not touch
the cutting attachment while the battery connecting cord is
inserted. Never touch the moving cutting attachment with
your hand or any part of your body, @ 5.7.4.
WARNING
Never operate your trimmer / brushcutter if it is damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.6. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, @ 5.5. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from loss of control, always hold the trimmer /
brushcutter with both hands when you are working,
@ 5.7.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the trimmer / brushcutter with
two hands, one hand firmly on the rear handle and the
other hand firmly on the loop handle.
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