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  • Page 1 FSA 57 2 - 21 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

  • Page 3: Overview

    3 Overview English Overview 13 Appliance Plug Connects cable to wall outlet. Trimmer, Battery and Charger 14 Connecting Cable Connects charger to appliance plug. 15 Charger Charges the battery. 16 Battery Supplies power to the trimmer. 17 LEDs Indicate battery’s state of charge and mal‐ functions.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The STIHL AK battery feeds the brushcutter with the cell manufacturer’s specification. The power. energy content available during operation is lower. The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the Operate the electric product in a dry place, STIHL AK battery. indoors only. WARNING Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.
  • Page 5 ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL assess them. Bystanders, children and ani‐ servicing dealer for assistance.
  • Page 6 – 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.
  • Page 7 ► 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 ►...
  • Page 8 ► 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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 ■...

  • Page 11: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    The battery and the charger warm up during ► Adjust the loop handle, 8.2. charging. ► Check the controls, 11.1. ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. 0458-806-0121-C...

  • Page 12: Assembling The Trimmer

    English 7 Assembling the Trimmer LED on Charger The LED indicates the operating status of the charger. If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged. ► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction. Malfunction in charger. Assembling the Trimmer ►...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    8 Adjusting Trimmer for User English 7.2.2 Removing the Mowing Head ► Depress lock button (1) and hold it in that posi‐ ► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery. tion. ► Hold fanwheel (2) steady with one hand. ►...

  • Page 14: Switching The Trimmer On/Off

    ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Removing the Battery Remove the battery and contact your STIHL ► Stand the trimmer on a level surface. servicing dealer. ► Hold one hand in front of the battery compart‐...

  • Page 15: Operating The Trimmer

    Adjusting Nylon Line ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: ► Tap the rotating mowing head on the ground. Remove the battery and contact your STIHL About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced. dealer for assistance. The line limiting blade in the deflector trims the The trimmer has a malfunction.

  • Page 16: Storing

    Storing the Battery – The charger is clean and dry. – Charger is in an enclosed space. STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a – The charger is not suspended from the con‐ charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐ Every 12 months ting Attachment ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer. ► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery. ► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment 18 Repairing with a damp cloth or a soft brush.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    ► Insert battery. There is a malfunction ► Do not use the charger and contact your in the charger. STIHL dealer for assistance. 20 Specifications For charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging- times. 20.1 STIHL FSA 57 Trimmer 20.4 Extension Cords – Approved battery: STIHL AK –...

  • Page 19: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments And Deflectors

    The following mowing heads may be mounted with the deflector: If the battery is charged, used or stored outside – STIHL AutoCut C 3-2 mowing head: the recommended temperature ranges, perform‐ – with round, low-noise mowing line with a ance may be reduced.

  • Page 20: Disposal

    25 UKCA Declaration of Con‐ Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. formity ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a 25.1 STIHL FSA 57 Brushcutter suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ance with local regulations.
  • Page 21 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter. Waiblingen, 2022-08-01 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Global Governmental Relations 0458-806-0121-C...
  • Page 22 English 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 0458-806-0121-C...
  • Page 23 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458-806-0121-C...
  • Page 24 *04588060121C* 0458-806-0121-C...

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