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  • Page 1 STIHL FSA 45 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Adjusting Trimmer for User ......16 Introduction ......... 2 8.1 Adjusting Shaft Angle .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    19.1 STIHL FSA 45 Trimmer ......23 requirements.

  • Page 5: Symbols Used With Warnings In The Text

    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.

  • Page 6: Deflector And Cutting Attachments

    English 3 Overview Deflector and 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Warning Symbols This symbols indicates that the control handle can be rotated 90°. Meanings of warning symbols and labels on the brushcutter or charging cable: This symbol shows how far the mowing line has to be Observe safety notices and take the necessary inserted.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    ￭ Charging cables not explicitly approved for the trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in accordance with national rules and serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

  • Page 9: Work Area And Surroundings

    English 4 Safety Precautions Work Area and Surroundings ► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with 4.6.1 Brushcutter EN 166 or national regulations and WARNING available commercially with the corresponding marking. ￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the ►...

  • Page 10: Safe Condition

    ► Replace worn or damaged labels. – The brushcutter is not damaged. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL dealer. – The brushcutter is clean and dry. – The controls function properly and have not been modified.

  • Page 11: Built-In Battery

    The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. observed: ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL – The deflector is not damaged. dealer.

  • Page 12: Working

    ► Stop work, remove the activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ￭ A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result in serious or fatal injuries ￭ Vibrations may occur during brushcutter operation.

  • Page 13: Charging

    English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a foreign ￭ Overvoltage can occur in the charging cable if the line object during operation, the object or parts of it may be voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The thrown at high speed.

  • Page 14: Storing

    English 4 Safety Precautions 4.12 Storing 4.12.2 Charging Cable WARNING 4.12.1 Trimmer WARNING ￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charging cable. Children may sustain serious or fatal ￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers injuries.

  • Page 15: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. They may cause serious injury to persons. ► Clean the brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment and 6 Charging the Trimmer, LEDs charging cable as described in this instruction manual.

  • Page 16: State Of Charge

    English 7 Assembling the Trimmer ► If the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect the charger plug (3) from the charge socket (2). The trimmer is fully charged. ► Disconnect the plug (5) from the wall outlet (6). State of Charge 80-100% 60-80% 40-60%...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Loop Handle

    English 7 Assembling the Trimmer ► 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. ► Pull the long end of the mowing line until it is tight against the mowing head.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    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.

  • Page 19: Converting Trimmer To Edger

    English 9 Inserting and Removing Activation Key 9 Inserting and Removing Activation Inserting the Activation Key ► Loosen the star knob nut (1). ► Tilt the loop handle (2) to the required position. ► Tighten down the star knob nut (1) firmly. Converting Trimmer to Edger ►...

  • Page 20: Switching Off

    There is a malfunction in the trimmer. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the ► Release the trigger. activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The cutting attachment stops rotating after a brief delay. The trimmer has a malfunction.

  • Page 21: Checking The Built-In Battery

    ► If the wear mark (A) on the underside of the PolyCut 2-2 head is visible: Have the PolyCut 2-2 mowing head replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► If the length of one of the blades, measured from the large bore to the tip, is less than ‘a’...

  • Page 22: Mowing

    ► Clean the trimmer. 15.1 Storing the Trimmer ► Clean the deflector. STIHL recommends that you store the trimmer with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green). ► Clean the cutting attachment. ► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activation key.

  • Page 23: Storing The Blades

    15.3 Storing the Charging Cable Every 12 months ► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► Observe the following points when storing the charging cable: 17.2 Servicing and Repairing the Trimmer –...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    ► 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 dealer for assistance. The trimmer is damp. ► Allow the trimmer to dry.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    English 19 Specifications STIHL recommends that you wear hearing protection. 19 Specifications STIHL FSA 45 with PolyCut 2-2 mowing head equipped with 1.6 mm diameter “round, quiet” nylon line 19.1 STIHL FSA 45 Trimmer – Sound pressure level L measured according to EN 50636-2-91: 80 dB(A) –...

  • Page 26: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments And Deflectors

    Mowing head cannot be installed by the user. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable ► Have the mowing head installed by a STIHL servicing collection point for recycling in accordance with local dealer.

  • Page 27: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in The technical documents are stored at Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung. Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise...
  • Page 28 0458-718-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04587180121B* 0458-718-0121-B...

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