Operating The Trimmer; After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual

12 Operating the Trimmer

► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the trimmer.
► Release the trigger.
The cutting attachment stops rotating after a
brief delay.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
11.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the
loop handle - wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
12.2 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Walk forward slowly in a controlled manner.
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► If you work with a bump guard: Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,
12.3
► Tap the rotating mowing head on the ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector trims the
mowing lines to the correct length.
Automatic feed does not operate if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Press the button on the mowing head and hold
it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Install a new spool with mow‐
ing line.
The spool is empty.

13 After Finishing Work

13.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► If the brushcutter is wet: Allow the brushcutter
to dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry,
► Clean the brushcutter.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.

14 Transporting

14.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Adjust the shaft to its shortest length.
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
1 ► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
14.2
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
Adjusting Nylon Line
After Finishing Work
20.6.
Transporting the brushcutter
Transporting the Battery
English
20.6.
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