Switching Off; Checking The Trimmer; Testing The Controls - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

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14.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short
while after the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or
fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting
attachment. To reduce the risk of personal injury from
unintended activation or unauthorized use, switch off the
motor, ensure the cutting attachment has stopped and
remove the battery before transporting or putting the trimmer
down.
To switch the trimmer off:
► Release the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever so that the
trigger switch springs back to the locked position. In the
locked position, activation of the trigger switch is once
again blocked by the retaining latch.
The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short time
after the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid
contact after releasing the trigger switch and when setting
down the trimmer.

15 Checking the Trimmer

15.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1),
trigger switch (2) and the Ergo-Lever (3) are undamaged
and functioning properly.
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Retaining Latch (1), Trigger Switch (2) and Ergo-Lever (3)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the cutting
attachment. Do not touch the cutting attachment while the
battery is inserted. Never touch the moving cutting
attachment with your hand or any part of your body,
@ 5.6.2. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away while
testing the controls.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Attempt to depress the trigger switch.
If the trigger switch can be depressed without first
unlocking the retaining latch, take the trimmer to an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before
use.
► Press down on the Ergo-Lever. Make sure it moves freely
and springs back into place when released.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward.
When you release the retaining latch it should return to the
locked position.
► Unlock the retaining latch and depress the Ergo-Lever at
the same time to keep the retaining latch unlocked.
When you release the retaining latch, it should remain
unlocked as long as you hold down the Ergo-Lever.
► Release the retaining latch and Ergo-Lever.
► Insert the battery.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with one hand on the control
handle and with the other hand firmly on the loop handle.
1
While pushing the retaining latch forward, squeeze the
trigger switch with your index finger.
3
The trimmer should switch on. If it does not, take the
trimmer to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be
repaired before use.
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