Preparing Trimmer For Operation; Preparing The Brushcutter For Operation; Charging The Battery, Leds; Charging The Battery - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

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 the Brushcutter for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Ensure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Brushcutter, @ 4.6.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.6.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Fully charge battery as described in the User Manual for
chargers STIHL AL 101, 300, 500.
► Clean the brushcutter, @ 16.1.
► Mount the spacer, @ 7.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.2.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Mount the mowing head, @ 7.4.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 7.3.
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► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
The brushcutter has a malfunction.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your
brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1

Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
6.2

Displaying State of Charge

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► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate
the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.
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80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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