Adjusting Trimmer For User; Removing And Fitting The Battery - Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual

8 Adjusting Trimmer for User

7.2.2 Removing the Mowing Head
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Hold fanwheel (2) steady with one hand.
► Unscrew the mowing head (1) counterclock‐
wise.
► Remove the fanwheel.
7.3 Mounting the Loop Handle
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
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► Line up the loop handle (2) so that the recess
for the star knob nut (1) is on the right of the
control handle and the openings in the loop
handle (2) are facing the operator.
► Ease the ends of the loop handle (2) apart and
push it onto the control handle until it engages
in position.
► Insert the screw (3) through the hole.
► Fit the star knob nut (1) and tighten it down.
The loop handle (2) must not be removed again.
8 Adjusting Trimmer for User
8.1 Adjusting Length of Shaft
The length of the shaft can be adjusted to suit
the height and reach of the user.
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Hold the shaft firmly.
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► Depress lock button (1) and hold it in that posi‐
tion.
► Pull or push the control handle (2) to the
required position.
► Release the lock button (1).
► Move the control handle (2) back and forth
until it engages.
8.2 Adjusting the Loop Handle
The loop handle can be set in different positions
to suit the height and reach of the user.
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
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► Loosen the star knob nut (1).
► Swing the loop handle (2) to the required posi‐
tion.
► Tighten down the star knob nut (1) firmly.
9 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
9.1 Fitting the Battery
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