English 3 Overview Symbols used with warnings in the text 3 Overview WARNING Trimmer 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 5 Trigger Lockout 4 Deflector Unlocks the trigger. Protects user from flying debris and contact with the cutting attachment. 6 Star Knob Nut Secures loop handle to shaft. Trimmer without fanwheel 7 Lock Button Locks the shaft at the required length. 8 Loop Handle For holding and controlling the trimmer.
Do not dispose of the product with your household waste. Intended Use The STIHL FSE 52 trimmer is designed for mowing grass. The trimmer must not be used in the rain. 4 Safety Precautions WARNING ■...
This may result in ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing injury to the user. dealer for assistance. ► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
– The brushcutter is not damaged. ► Replace worn or damaged labels. – The extension cable and its plug are not damaged. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL – The brushcutter is clean and dry. dealer.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. ■ Vibrations may occur during brushcutter operation. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL ► Wear gloves. dealer. ► Take breaks. ► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: Consult a doctor.
English 4 Safety Precautions DANGER ■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a foreign object during operation, the object or parts of it may be thrown at high speed. Persons may be injured or property ■ Contact with live components can result in an electric damaged.
English 4 Safety Precautions WARNING Transporting 4.9.1 Trimmer ■ Overvoltage can occur in the trimmer if the line voltage and/or frequency are incorrect during operation. This can WARNING damage the trimmer. ► Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the ■...
► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do not use your trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. ► If the brushcutter, deflector, or cutting attachment require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
English 6 Assembling the Trimmer ► Fit the fanwheel (2) on the shaft (3) with fan blades facing down. If the fanwheel is not fitted, the motor will not be cooled properly and it will not be possible to remove the mowing head.
English 7 Adjusting Trimmer for User Mounting the Loop Handle 6.2.2 Removing the Mowing Head ► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect extension cable’s Trimmer with fanwheel coupling from trimmer’s plug. ► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect extension cable’s ►...
English 8 Connecting to Power Supply Adjusting the Loop Handle The loop handle can be set in different positions to suit the height and reach of the user. ► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect extension cable’s coupling from trimmer’s plug. ►...
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a standstill. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Stop work, disconnect extension cable’s coupling from trimmer’s plug and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. The strain relief (cable retainer) protects the connecting The trimmer has a malfunction.
The cutting attachment stops rotating after a brief delay. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Stop work, remove extension cable conection from brushcutter plug and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. The brushcutter is defective. 11 Operating the Trimmer 11.1 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer...
Transporting the trimmer in the car Every 12 months ► Secure the trimmer to prevent turnover and movement. ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servicing dealer. 14 Storing 17 Repairing 14.1 Storing the Trimmer 17.1 Repairing the Trimmer and Cutting Attachment...
English 18 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Troubleshooting Trimmer Condition Cause Remedy Trimmer does not start Connecting cable plug or extension cable plug ► Reconnect connecting cable plug or when switched on. not connected. extension cable plug. Miniature circuit breaker (fuse) or ground fault ►...
19.3 Noise and Vibration Data K-value (uncertainty) for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value (uncertainty) for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). K- value (uncertainty) for vibration levels is 2 m/s². STIHL recommends that you wear hearing protection. 0458-777-0121-C...
Trimmer without fanwheel 23 EC Declaration of Conformity AutoCut 2-2 mowing head cannot be installed by the user. ► Have the required mowing head installed by a STIHL servicing dealer. 23.1 STIHL FSE 52 Brushcutter ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 21 Spare Parts and Accessories Badstraße 115...
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Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, The technical documents are stored at Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung. Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial Regulations 2001 and has been developed and number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter.
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