Inserting And Removing The Battery; Inserting The Battery; Removing The Battery - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

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► Loosen the screws (2) that attach the loop handle to the
trimmer shaft.
► Slide the loop handle (1) to the desired position, subject to
the following limitations:
– Always keep the spacer (3) positioned between the loop
handle and the control handle.
– The distance marked "a" must be less than 11.8 in.
(30 cm).
► Tighten the screws until the loop handle is secure and can
no longer be moved along the drive tube.

13 Inserting and Removing the Battery

13.1 Inserting the Battery

WARNING
Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or
deformed battery, @ 6. Use and store the battery only
within an ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10
°C to 50 °C), @ 6.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of unintended activation, never store the
battery in the trimmer, @ 19.2.
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To insert the battery:
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► Place the trimmer on a level surface.
► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until
it stops.
The battery is properly inserted when you hear a audible
click and the battery is flush with the top of the housing. In
this position, there is electrical contact between the
battery and the trimmer.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends
that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time,
@ 9.

13.2 Removing the Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the trimmer and any other time it is not in use.
WARNING
Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent it from falling
and causing personal injury or property damage.
To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the trimmer on a level surface.
► Position your hand behind the battery.
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