Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl FSA 90 Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the transport guard.
► Store the brushcutter out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the brushcutter and metal components.
This can damage the brushcutter.
► Move the retaining latch to the
► Remove the battery.
► Store the brushcutter in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10.2 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.
4.11 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
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Move the retaining latch to the
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
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deflector, cutting attachment and battery. If the
brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment or
battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. They may
cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the brushcutter, deflector, cutting
attachment and battery as described in this
position.
User Manual.
■ If the brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment
or battery are not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
mer, deflector, cutting attachment or bat‐
tery.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment
or battery require servicing or repairs: Con‐
tact your STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance.
► Maintain the cutting attachment as descri‐
bed in the User Manual supplied with the
cutting attachment being used or on the
cutting attachment's packaging.
5
5.1
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
– Brushcutter,
– Deflector,
– Mowing head or metal cutting attachment,
– Battery,
► 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 handle,
► Select combination of cutting attachment,
position.
deflector and carrying system,
► Mount the deflector,
► If a metal cutting attachment is used on a
loop-handled trimmer: Mount the barrier bar,
8.2.
Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
Preparing the Brushcutter for
Operation
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.6.3 or 4.6.4.
4.6.5.
12.2.
17.1.
8.1.
8.3.1.
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