Switching On; Switching Off; Storing The Machine - Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual

Switching On

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Make sure you have a secure and
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balanced footing.
Hold your trimmer with both hands –
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right hand on the control handle –
left hand on the loop handle.
Stand upright – hold the trimmer in a
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relaxed position and always on right
side of your body.
The cutting attachment must not
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touch the ground or any other
objects.
Press down the starting lockout
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lever (1) and hold it in that position.
Squeeze the trigger switch (2).
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Switching Off

Release the trigger switch and
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starting lockout lever.
WARNING
Note that the cutting attachment
continues to run for a short period after
you let go of the throttle trigger and
starting lockout lever – flywheel effect.
During longer work breaks – disconnect
the plug from the power supply.
When the machine is not in use, shut it
off so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Thoroughly clean the machine,
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especially the cooling air inlets.
Take out the spool with nylon lines
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and engage the ends of the lines in
the spool's notches. Clean and
inspect the spool.
The resilience and service life of the
nylon line can be increased by storing it
in a container filled with water.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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