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3 Overview English Overview 12 Connecting cable The connecting cable connects the charger to Brushcutter, battery and the mains plug. charger 13 Charger The charger charges the battery. 14 Battery The battery supplies power to the brushcutter. 15 LEDs The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the battery and any faults.
Intended Use Guaranteed sound power level accord‐ ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in The STIHL FSA 60 R brushcutter is designed for order to make sound emissions of mowing grass. products comparable. The data next to this symbol indicates the Never use the brushcutter in the rain.
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► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL assess them. Bystanders, children and ani‐ servicing dealer for assistance.
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– The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐ ► Do not expose the battery to microwaves. erly mounted. ► Protect the battery from chemicals and – Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐ salts. ter are fitted. – The accessories are correctly attached.
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► Never use metal objects in place of the ► Never mount metal cutting attachments. nylon mowing lines or polymer blades. ► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. brushcutter. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a ►...
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► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐ injury to people and damage to property. guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or ► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐ water. sult a STIHL dealer. ■ Vibrations may occur during brushcutter oper‐ 4.6.5 Charger ation.
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4 Safety Precautions English – The socket is not properly installed. ► Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that they are not under tension or DANGER tangled. ► Route the connecting cable and extension ■ Contact with live parts may result in electric cord so that they will not be damaged, shock.
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English 4 Safety Precautions ► Never transport a damaged battery. ► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐ ■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐ dren. port. This may result in injury to people and ■...
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation English ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use ► Remove the battery. your brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Charging the Battery, LEDs ■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or...
English 7 Assembling the Trimmer Malfunction in trimmer or battery. The battery and the charger warm up during charging. LED on Charger The LED indicates the operating status of the charger. If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged.
8 Adjusting Trimmer for User English ► Fit the clamp (4) in the loop handle (3). ► Position the mowing head (1) on the shaft (2). ► Place the loop handle (3) with clamp (4) on the ► Hold the mowing head (1) with your hand. shaft (5).
English 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐ tery. ► Press the locking lever (1) with your other hand. ► Undo the screws (2). The battery (2) is unlocked and can be ►...
10.2 Switching off the brushcutter ► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing ► Release the trigger and the Ergo lever. dealer. ► Wait for the cutting attachment to stop rotat‐...
15.2 Storing the Battery ► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a to dry, 20.6. charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green ► Clean the brushcutter.
► Observe the following points when storing the Every 12 months charger: ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ – Charger is out of the reach of children. ing dealer. – The charger is clean and dry.
► Remove battery and reinsert it. flash red. battery. ► Switch on the brushcutter. ► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the battery; contact a STIHL author‐ ized dealer. No electrical contact ► Remove the battery. between brushcutter ►...
STIHL dealer for assistance. 20 Specifications 20.5 Temperature limits 20.1 STIHL FSA 60 R Brushcutter WARNING – Approved battery: STIHL AK ■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ – Weight without battery, with cutting tool and ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐...
For information on compliance with Employers' Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see Improper disposal can be harmful to health and www.stihl.com/vib. pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a 20.8 REACH suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ance with local regulations.
– Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A) Participating notified body: INTERTEK Testing & The technical documents are stored at Certification Ltd, Academy Place, 1-9 Brook ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NQ, United sung. Kingdom The year of manufacture, country of manufacture –...
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English 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 0458-832-8321-C...
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