Operating The Trimmer; After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual

12 Operating the Trimmer

12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the
loop handle - wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
12.2 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
► If you work with a bump guard: Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
12.3 Adjusting Nylon Line
► Tap the rotating mowing head on the ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector trims the
mowing lines to the correct length.
Automatic feed does not operate if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Press the button on the mowing head and hold
it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Install a new spool with mow‐
ing line.
0458-806-0121-B. VA0.M20.
The spool is empty.

13 After Finishing Work

13.1
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.

14 Transporting

14.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Adjust the shaft to its shortest length.
Carrying the Brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly
balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
14.2
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
1
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
14.3
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
After Finishing Work
Transporting the brushcutter
Transporting the Battery
Transporting the Charger
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