Instruction Manual

► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
Carrying the brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly
balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
14.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
–
The packaging must be non-conductive.
–
Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
15 Storing
15.1 Storing the Trimmer
FSA 90
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
and remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
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► Loosen the wing screw (1) and unscrew it until
the handlebar (2) can be rotated.
► Turn the handlebar (2) through 90° and fold it
down.
► Tighten down the wing screw (1) firmly.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
–
The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
–
The trimmer is clean and dry.
► If you store the trimmer for more than 3
months: Remove the cutting attachment.
FSA 90 R
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
and remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
–
The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
–
The trimmer is clean and dry.
► If you store the trimmer for more than 3
months: Remove the cutting attachment.
15.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
–
Battery is out of the reach of children.
–
Battery is clean and dry.
–
Battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Store the battery separately from the trim‐
mer and charger.
–
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
–
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
16 Cleaning
16.1 Cleaning the Brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter, push the retaining
latch to position
and remove the battery.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
and remove the battery.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
16.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
15 Storing English
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