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3 Overview English Overview 8 Release slide The release slide releases the trigger. Brushcutter, battery and 9 Loop handle charger The loop handle is used for holding and guid‐ ing the brushcutter. 10 Bump guard The bump guard protects objects against con‐ tact with the cutting tool.
English 4 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 3 Transport guard Helps protect user from contact with metal Warning Signs cutting attachments. 4.1.1 Warning Symbols 4 Line limiting blade Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct Meanings of warning signs and labels on the length.
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The STIHL AK battery feeds the brushcutter with he or she may work only power. under the supervision of or The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the as instructed by a respon‐ STIHL AK battery. WARNING sible person.
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English 4 Safety Precautions Clothing and equipment ► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles. WARNING Work Area and Surroundings ■ Long hair can be drawn into the brushcutter during operation. This may result in serious 4.5.1 Brushcutter injury to the user. WARNING ►...
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– The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐ ► Do not expose the battery to microwaves. erly mounted. ► Protect the battery from chemicals and – Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐ salts. ter are fitted. – The accessories are correctly attached.
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► Use a metal cutting attachment specified in – The polymer blades are free of damage and these instructions for use. tears. ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ – The polymer blades are properly mounted. ized dealer. – The wear limits are not exceeded.
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► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐ sult a STIHL authorized dealer. 4.6.6 Charger ■ Vibrations may occur while using the brushcut‐ The charger is in a safe condition if the following ter.
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English 4 Safety Precautions Reactive forces – The mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord is damaged. – The socket is not properly installed. DANGER ■ Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
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4 Safety Precautions English ► Route and mark the connecting cable and ► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit extension cord so that people will not trip the transport guard. over them. ► Secure the brushcutter with lashing straps, ►...
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► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to tery require servicing or repairs, contact cool down. your STIHL dealer for assistance. ► Store the charger in a clean, dry place. ► Maintain the cutting attachment as descri‐ ► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Check the controls, 11.1. plug is plugged into a socket ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your brushcutter and contact your STIHL and the battery is inserted into authorized dealer for assistance. the charger. The charger...
English 7 Assembling the Trimmer LED on Charger The LED indicates the operating status of the charger. If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged. ► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction. Malfunction in charger. Assembling the Trimmer ►...
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7 Assembling the Trimmer English ► 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 Mowing Head 7.5.1 Mounting the Mowing Head...
English 8 Adjusting Trimmer for User Adjusting Trimmer for User Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐ ing System ► Put on the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3). ► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3) so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.
9 Removing and Fitting the Battery English Removing and Fitting the Balancing the brushcutter Battery The battery and cutting attachment affect the bal‐ ance of the brushcutter. The brushcutter must be Inserting the battery balanced with the attached cutting attachment and the battery that is used.
► Press the trigger (3) with your index finger and ► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: keep it depressed. Remove the battery and contact a STIHL The brushcutter accelerates and the cutting authorized dealer. attachment rotates.
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12 Operating the Trimmer English ► Hold the brushcutter with your other hand on ► Use your thumb to slide the power level the loop handle so that your thumb wraps slide (1) into the desired position. around the loop handle. 12.3 Mowing If you are using a metal cutting attachment:...
14 Transporting 15.2 Storing the Battery 14.1 Transporting the brushcutter STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐ charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green tery. LEDs lit). ► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit ►...
► Observe the following points when storing the Every 12 months charger: ► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ – Charger is out of the reach of children. ing dealer. – The charger is clean and dry.
► Insert battery. ► Switch on the brushcutter. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the brushcutter and contact a STIHL authorized dealer for assistance. 3 LEDs light up The brushcutter is too ► Remove the battery.
20 Specifications WARNING ■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ 20.1 STIHL FSA 80.0 R Brushcutter ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐ – Approved battery: STIHL AK tain environmental conditions, it may catch fire – Weight without battery, cutting tool and deflec‐...
English 21 Combinations of Cutting Attachments and Deflectors – Vibration value a measured in accordance STIHL recommends wearing hearing protection. with IEC 62841-4-4 Use with a mowing head except PolyCut 18-2 – Control handle: 3.4 m/s² – Sound pressure level L measured in accord‐...
Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Improper disposal can be harmful to health and & Global Governmental Relations pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a 25 UKCA Declaration of Con‐ suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ formity ance with local regulations.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use ated electric tools. reduces the risk of electric shock. STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding (RCD) protected supply.
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26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English b) Use personal protective equipment. Always d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of wear eye protection. Protective equipment children and do not allow persons unfamiliar such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, with the power tool or these instructions to hard hat or hearing protection used for operate the power tool.
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English 26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings teries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour ning faster than their rated rotational speed resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. can break and fly apart. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or g) Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection.
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26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English thing. A moment of inattention while operat‐ a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the ing the machine may result in injury to your‐ machine and position your arms to resist self or others.
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English 26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 0458-027-0101-A...
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26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English 0458-027-0101-A...
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