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9 Inserting and Removing Activation
Key
9.1
Inserting the Activation Key
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► Insert the activation key (1) in the socket (2).
9.2
Removing the Activation Key
► Stand the trimmer on a level surface.
► Remove the activation key.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of children.
10 Switching the Trimmer On/Off
10.1 Switching On
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control handle -
wrap your thumb around the control handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the loop handle -
wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
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9 Inserting and Removing Activation Key
► Push the release slide (1) in the direction of the loop
handle with your thumb and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout (2) with your hand and hold it
there.
You can let go of the release slide (1).
► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the cutting attachment rotates.
10.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger and lockout lever at the same time.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a standstill.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the
activation key and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
11 Testing the Trimmer
11.1 Checking the Controls
Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the activation key.
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without depressing the
release slide and the trigger lockout.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your trimmer and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Release slide or trigger lockout is faulty.
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