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10 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
10.1
Inserting the Battery
► Insert the battery (1) up to the limit stop into
the battery compartment (2).
The battery (1) engages with a click and is
now locked.
10.2
Removing the Battery
► Set the brushcutter on a level surface.
► Press both locking levers (1).
The battery (2) is released and can be
removed.
11 Switching the Trimmer
On/Off
11.1
Switching on the brushcutter
► Hold the brushcutter firmly with your right hand
on the control handle so that your thumb
wraps around the grip (4) of the control han‐
dle.
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10 Removing and Fitting the Battery
► Hold the brushcutter with your left hand on the
loop handle so that your thumb wraps around
the loop handle.
► Depress the trigger lockout (1) with your hand
and keep it pressed.
► Push the release slide (2) in the direction of
the loop handle with your thumb and hold it
there.
The LEDs emit light to indicate the power level
used last.
► Squeeze and hold the trigger (3) with your
index finger.
The brushcutter accelerates and the cutting
attachment rotates.
The more the trigger (3) is depressed, the faster
the rotation of the cutting attachment.
The brushcutter can also be switched on by first
pressing the release slide (2) and pressing the
trigger lockout (1) within 5 seconds (as long as
the LEDs are flashing). The trigger (3) is now
unlocked and the brushcutter is ready for use.
At power level 3, the brushcutter identifies the
cutting attachment used and automatically sets
the maximum speed.
The LEDs continue flashing for 5 seconds after
the trigger (3) and trigger lockout (1) are
released after the brushcutter is switched on. As
long as the LEDs are flashing, the brushcutter
can be switched on again without having to oper‐
ate the release slide (2).
11.2
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 battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
12 Testing the Trimmer and
Battery
12.1
Checking the controls
Trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Try pressing the trigger without pressing the
trigger lockout.
► If you can press the trigger: Stop using your
brushcutter and contact a STIHL dealer.
The trigger lockout is faulty.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
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