Assembling The Trimmer; Mounting The Deflector; Mounting And Removing A Mowing Head - Stihl FSA 57 Notice D'emploi

12 Assembling the Trimmer

If the LED flashes red: there is no electric contact
between the battery and the charger. Remove
and reinsert the battery.
or
The battery has a malfunction and must be
replaced. Check the LEDs on the battery. Do not
use or charge a battery if its LEDs indicate a
malfunction.
or
The charger has a malfunction. Have it checked
by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before
use.
For more information, @ 23.
12 Assembling the Trimmer

12.1 Mounting the Deflector

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects or contact
with the cutting attachment, never operate the trimmer
without a properly mounted deflector. Keep bystanders at
least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
To mount the deflector:
► Switch off the trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
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► Push the deflector (2) into the guides on the housing until
it stops.
The deflector must be tight against the housing.
► Insert and tighten the screws (3).
The line limiting blade (1) comes mounted in the deflector
and may not be removed.

12.2 Mounting and Removing a Mowing Head

12.2.1 Mounting a Mowing Head
WARNING
Use of wire or metal-reinforced line is not authorized and
could be extremely dangerous. Use only the cutting
attachments recommended in this manual, in combination
with the recommended deflector, @ 5.6.4.
WARNING
A damaged or loose cutting attachment or mowing head may
vibrate, crack, break or come off the trimmer which may
result in serious or fatal injury or property damage. Make
sure the mowing head and cutting attachment are properly
tightened and in good condition before starting work,
@ 5.6.4.
To mount a mowing head:
► Switch off the trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
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