Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a trimmer and can be seriously
injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the trimmer out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the trimmer and metal components. This
can damage the trimmer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 40% and 60% (2 lit green
LEDs).
► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
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result in serious injury to people 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
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attach‐
ment, 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 func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
mer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
or charger.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your 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 a
safe condition:
– Brushcutter, 4.6.1.
– Deflector, 4.6.2.
– Mowing head,
– Battery, 4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean the brushcutter,
► Mount the spacer,
► Mount the deflector,
► Mount the loop handle,
► Mount the mowing head,
► Adjust the loop handle,
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4.6.3.
12.2.
17.1.
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.
8.3.
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