English 3 Overview Symbols used with warnings in the text WARNING This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious injuries or death. ► The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or death. NOTICE This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to property.
English 3 Overview Cutting Attachments 8 Lockout Button Locks the shaft at the required length. 9 Loop Handle For holding and controlling the trimmer. 10 LEDs Indicate trimmer’s state of charge and malfunctions. 11 Button Activates the LEDs on the trimmer. 12 Charging Socket Accommodates the charger plug.
English 4 Safety Precautions Warning Signs This symbols indicates that the control handle can be rotated 90°. Meanings of warning signs and labels on the trimmer and charging cable: This symbol shows how far the mowing line has to be Observe safety notices and take the necessary inserted.
■ Charging cables not explicitly approved for the trimmer by experienced user before working with STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in the trimmer for the first time. serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
English 4 Safety Precautions ■ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up ► Do not work in the rain or a damp location. dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions. ► Wear a respirator. ■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the ■...
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► Work with a correctly installed line limiter blade. ► Mount accessories as described in this instruction manual or the instruction manual supplied with the ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing accessory. dealer. ► Never insert objects in the trimmer’s openings.
► Never use metal objects in place of the nylon mowing ► Use and store your trimmer at temperatures lines or blades. between 0°C and +50°C. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. 4.7.4 Charging Cable ►...
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ► Stop work, remove the activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during operation. ► Wear gloves.
English 4 Safety Precautions 4.12 Storing ■ Overvoltage can occur in the charging cable if the line voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The 4.12.1 Trimmer charging cable may be damaged. WARNING ► Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the data on the charging cable’s rating label.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or charging ► Store the charging cable in a clean and cable require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL dry condition. servicing dealer. ► Store the charging cable in a confined space.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls: ► Insert the charger plug (3) in the charge socket (2). Remove the activation key and contact your STIHL The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state of charge.
English 7 Assembling the Trimmer ► Push mowing line up through the right opening from below. ► Thread the mowing line through the left opening from above until the end of the line reaches the symbol. ► Hold the short end of the mowing line firmly. ►...
English 8 Adjusting Trimmer for User ► Position the loop handle (2) so that the recess for the star ► Position the blade (1) on the mowing head so that the knob nut (1) is on the right – viewed from the control bushing (2) locates in the large bore in the blade (1).
English 8 Adjusting Trimmer for User ► Depress the lever (1) and hold it in that position. ► Move shaft (2) to the required position (A to D) until it engages. ► Release the lever (1). Adjusting Length of Shaft The length of the shaft can be adjusted to suit the height and reach of the user.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a standstill. ► Keep the activation key out of the reach of children. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. 10 Switching the Trimmer On/Off The trimmer has a malfunction.
There is a malfunction in the built-in battery. The cutting attachment stops rotating after a brief delay. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The trimmer has a malfunction. 11.2 Inspecting the Cutting Attachment ►...
English 12 Operating the Trimmer 12.3 Mowing 12 Operating the Trimmer The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting attachment from the ground. 12.1 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer ► Swing the trimmer back and forth in an arc. ►...
15.1 Storing the Trimmer – Charging cable is out of the reach of children. STIHL recommends that you store the trimmer with a charge – Charging cable is clean and dry. between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
The trimmer cannot be serviced or repaired by the user. ► If your trimmer has a malfunction or is damaged or requires servicing: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. 17.2 Servicing and repairing the charging cable The charging cable requires no servicing and cannot be repaired.
► Allow trimmer to cool down. 3 LEDs flash red. There is a electrical ► Remove the activation key. malfunction. ► Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The trimmer is damp. ► Allow the trimmer to dry.
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation 19.3 Noise and Vibration Data see www.stihl.com/reach. STIHL recommends that you wear hearing protection. STIHL FSA 45 with PolyCut 2-2 mowing head equipped with 1.6 mm diameter “round, quiet” nylon line – Sound pressure level L measured according to EN 50636-2-91: 80 dB(A) K-value for noise pressure level is 2.5 dB(A).
Badstrasse 115 Mowing head cannot be installed by the user. D-71336 Waiblingen ► Have the mowing head installed by a STIHL servicing Germany dealer. declare in exclusive responsibility that the product – Category: Cordless grass trimmer/edger 21 Spare Parts and Accessories –...
This charging cable is manufactured and put on the market in accordance with the following directives: 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. The complete EC Declaration of Conformity is available from ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Badstrasse 115, 71336 Waiblingen, Germany. 0458-718-0121-A...
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The trimmer is 2 weeks old, shows fully charged but just pulses then stops