Engineering improvements The use of noise-emitting power tools may be STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all restricted to certain times by national or local of its products. For this reason we may modify regulations.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear that are explicitly approved for this power tool by defenders. STIHL or are technically identical. If you have Wear sturdy protective gloves made any questions in this respect, consult a STIHL of a resistant material (e.g. leather).
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English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques – Use only an approved combination of cutting Position the connecting and extension cords cor‐ attachment, deflector and handle. All parts rectly: must be assembled properly and securely. To – Check minimum cross section of wires (wire reduce the risk of injury, never use metal cut‐...
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Never jerk the connecting cord to disconnect it Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps, from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, roots – risk of tripping or stumbling! not the cord. Only work while standing on the ground, never The power cord and power plug must never be on a ladder, work platform or other unstable sur‐...
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with replacement parts. They are specifically the blade.
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3 Using the Unit English Edging (FSE 41 only) ► Hold your trimmer with both hands – right hand on the control handle (1) – left hand on the loop handle (2) ► Stand upright – hold the unit in a relaxed posi‐ tion and always on the right side of your body ►...
English 4 Mounting the Deflector Disposal NOTICE Do not throw cuttings in the garbage can, as they can be composted. Mounting the Deflector ► Locking pawl (3) must engage. ► Take the screw (4) out of the retainer, insert it in the hole (5) and tighten it down firmly.
5 Adjusting Nylon Line English Adjusting Nylon Line Adjusting the Handles Adjusting Length of Shaft (FSE 41 only) ► Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground – tap it on the ground once – about 3 cm fresh line is advanced. The blade (1) on the deflector (2) trims surplus line to the correct length –...
English 7 Adjusting Angle of Shaft Adjusting Angle of Shaft Adjusting Control Handle (FSE 41 only) ► Press down the locking lever (1). ► Adjust angle of the shaft (2) and engage it one ► Only possible in positions A and C. of 3 positions: A, B or C ►...
9 Connecting to Power Supply English Strain Relief ► Rotate the control handle (1) 180° relative to shaft and engage it in position – see “Adjusting The strain relief (cord retainer) protects the con‐ the Handles”. necting cord against damage. ►...
English 12 Storing the Machine ► Hold the housing (1) steady. When the power tool is not in use, store it in such ► Press in the tabs (2) and remove the cover (3). a way that it does not endanger others. ►...
The user is responsible for all damage caused by by a servicing dealer. non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐ STIHL recommends that you have servicing and ating and maintenance instructions in this man‐ repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐...
17.1 Engine replaced in good time. Among other parts, this includes: 17.1.1 FSE 31, 230 V version – Cutting Attachment Rated voltage: 230 V – Deflector Frequency: 50 Hz Rated current: 1.1 A...
Noise and vibration values When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ Sound and vibration levels are determined on ment parts which have been approved by STIHL the basis of the operating status at nominal maxi‐ for this power tool or are technically identical.
Participating notified body: Technical documents deposited at: Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd, Academy Place, 1 – 9 Brook Street, Brentwood, Essex, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG CM14 5NQ, United Kingdom Produktzulassung Measured sound power level The year of construction, the country of manufac‐...
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. If operating a power tool in a damp location The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding is unavoidable, use a residual current device an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety”...
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English 23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow g) If devices are provided for the connection of for safe handling and control of the tool in dust extraction and collection facillities,...
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23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English When operating the machine, always wear machine with cutting elements that are not clothing that covers your legs, such as pants. recommended may result in injuries. Contact with the rotating cutting element or lines may cause injuries.
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