Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual - Page 28
Checking the Trimmer
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English 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. 1 3 15 Checking the Trimmer 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. While pushing the retaining latch forward, squeeze the trigger switch with your index finger. The trimmer should switch on. If it does not, take the trimmer to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use. 2 0000097269_001 26 0458-833-8621-A