– Safety notices and precautions for Combinations of Cutting Attachments, STIHL AP battery Deflectors and Carrying Systems..... 21 – User Manual for STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, Spare Parts and Accessories....22 500 chargers Disposal............ 22 – Safety information for STIHL batteries and EC Declaration of Conformity....
3 Overview English 5 Power setting switch NOTICE The power setting switch is used to select the ■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause power level. damage to property. 6 Ergo lever ► The measures indicated can avoid damage The Ergo lever holds the release slide in posi‐...
Remove the battery during work inter‐ the sound emissions of products. ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐ nance or repair. ® The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth interface and can be paired with the STIHL connected app. 0458-029-0101-A...
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► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL ■ Batteries not explicitly approved for the brush‐ servicing dealer for assistance. cutter by STIHL may cause a fire or an explo‐ sion. Persons may be seriously or fatally Clothing and equipment injured, and property may be damaged.
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English 4 Safety Precautions bystanders, children and animals and damage ► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in to property. accordance with EN 166 or national ► Do not allow bystanders, regulations and available commer‐ 15m (50ft) children or animals within 15 cially with the corresponding mark‐...
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Exception: Mounting one of the combina‐ ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. tions of cutting attachment and deflector ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ recommended in this user manual. ized dealer. ► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your brushcutter.
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► Use a metal cutting attachment specified in ing serious injury. these instructions for use. ► Work calmly and methodically. ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ ► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use ized dealer. your brushcutter.
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4 Safety Precautions English Transporting Sparks can cause fires in a flammable envi‐ ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally 4.9.1 Brushcutter injured, and property may be damaged. ► Do not use in a flammable environment. WARNING ► Make sure the cutting attachment is in a ■...
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐ ► Fully charge the battery as described in the tion. There is a risk of burn injuries. user manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, ► Do not touch a hot gear housing. 301-4, 500 chargers.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs an account. glow or flash green. ► Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app. ► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting, ► Add the battery in the STIHL connected app 20.1.
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English 8 Assembling the Trimmer ► Place the barrier bar (2) on the loop han‐ dle (3). The barrier bar should close flush with the loop handle. ► Screw in and securely tighten the screw (1). Mounting and Removing the Deflector 8.3.1 Attaching the deflector...
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8 Assembling the Trimmer English ► Place the thrust plate (2) on the shaft (3) so that its smaller diameter faces up. ► Fit the mowing head (1) on the shaft (3) and turn it counterclockwise by hand. ► Insert the stop pin (4) in the bore up to the limit stop and hold it depressed.
English 9 Adjusting Trimmer for User Adjusting Trimmer for User Balancing the brushcutter The battery and cutting attachment affect the bal‐ Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐ ance of the brushcutter. The brushcutter must be ing System balanced with the attached cutting attachment and the battery that is used.
10.2 Removing the Battery ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL ► Set the brushcutter on a level surface. dealer. The brushcutter is defective. 12 Testing the Trimmer and Battery 12.1...
► Release the trigger. The cutting attachment stops rotating after a short period of time. ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact a STIHL authorized dealer. The brushcutter is defective. 12.2 Testing the Battery ►...
14 After Finishing Work English 13.3 Mowing 13.4.2 Line Feed on SuperCut Mowing Heads The cutting height is determined by the distance Mowing lines are advanced automatically. The of the cutting attachment from the ground. line limiting blade in the deflector automatically cuts the mowing lines to the correct length.
– The battery is out of the reach of children. Every 12 months – The battery is clean and dry. ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ – The battery is in an enclosed space. ing dealer. – The battery is separated from the brushcut‐...
The state of charge of ► Recharge the battery fully as described in does not start green. the battery is too low. the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, when switched 301, 301-4, 500 chargers. 1 LED lights The battery is too ►...
21.1. the battery and mobile ► If the battery still cannot be found with device is too great. the STIHL connected app: Contact a STIHL authorized dealer for assistance. 20.2 Product Support and Assis‐ – Signal range: approx. 10 m. The signal...
– Full harness with quick- Mowing head with "round, (Ø 380 mm) release system quiet" mowing lines with a – STIHL AR battery with the diameter of 2.4 mm: support cushion – AutoCut 25-2 mowing head – Battery belt with attached –...
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs ance with local regulations.
If operating a power tool in a damp location STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. is unavoidable, use a residual current device The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety”...
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English 27 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 27.4 Personal safety c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detacha‐ a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use ble, from the power tool before making any common sense when operating a power tool.
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27 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. bolts may either damage the blade or result If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek in it becoming detached. medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery The rated rotational speed of the blade must may cause irritation or burns.
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English 27 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ping and falling which may result in personal be violent enough to cause the machine and/or injury. operator to be propelled in any direction, and q) Keep all parts of the body away from the cut‐ possibly lose control of the machine.
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27 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English 0458-029-0101-A...
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