Cleaning, Maintenance And Repairs; Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual

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4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger. Children may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of children.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed
to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between +5°C and
+40°C.
￭ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.

4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs

WARNING
￭ The trimmer may start unintentionally if the battery is left
in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery and the charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
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attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
and charger as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery and
charger are not properly serviced or repaired, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery or charger.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery or
the charger require servicing or repairs: Contact a
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

5.1 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.6.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
– Charger, @ 4.6.5.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.2.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.1.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 8.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 8.2.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
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