After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl FSA 90 Instruction Manual

14 After Finishing Work

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Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head
and hold it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines (2).
► If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to
the required length: Replace the spool (1) or
the mowing lines (2).
The spool is empty.
13.4.2 Line Feed on SuperCut Mowing Head
Mowing lines are advanced automatically. The
line limiting blade in the deflector trims the mow‐
ing lines to the correct length.
Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 40 mm.
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Replace nylon line.
The spool is empty.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position 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.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.

15 Transporting

15.1 Transporting the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter, push the retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
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► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
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.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.

16 Storing

16.1 Storing the Brushcutter
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► Switch off the brushcutter, push the retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the appropriate transport guard.
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► Loosen the wing screw (1) and unscrew it until
the handlebar (2) can be rotated.
► Turn the handlebar (2) clockwise through 90°
and fold it down.
► Tighten down the wing screw (1) firmly.
► Ensure that the following conditions are met
when storing the brushcutter:
– The brushcutter is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
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