Stihl FSA 30.0 User Manual

► Hold the brushcutter firmly with one hand on
the control handle – wrap your thumb around
the handle.
► Hold the brushcutter with the other hand on
the loop handle such that your thumb holds
the loop handle.
► Depress the lockout lever (1) with your thumb
and hold it there.
► Squeeze and hold the trigger (2) with your
index finger.
The brushcutter accelerates and the cutting
attachment rotates. The locking lever (1) can
be released.
10.2 Switching off the brushcutter
► Release the trigger.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to stop rotat‐
ing.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Remove the battery and contact a STIHL
authorized dealer.
The brushcutter is defective.
11 Testing the Trimmer and
Battery
11.1 Checking the controls
Lockout lever and trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Try pressing the trigger without pressing the
locking lever.
► If you can press the trigger: Stop using your
brushcutter and contact a STIHL authorized
dealer.
The locking lever is defective.
► Depress the locking lever and hold it in that
position.
► Press and release the trigger.
► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to
its idle position: Do not use your brushcutter
and contact your STIHL authorized dealer for
assistance.
The trigger has a malfunction.
Switching on the brushcutter
► Insert the battery.
► Depress the locking lever and hold it in that
position.
► Depress and hold the trigger.
The cutting attachment rotates.
► If 3 LEDs are flashing red: Remove the battery
and consult a STIHL authorized dealer.
The brushcutter has a malfunction.
► Release the trigger.
The cutting attachment stops rotating after a
short period of time.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Remove the battery and contact a STIHL
authorized dealer.
The brushcutter is defective.
11.2 Inspecting the cutting attach‐
ment
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
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B
► If the wear mark (A) on the underside of the
PolyCut 3-2 mowing head is visible: Do not
use the brushcutter and replace the PolyCut
3-2 mowing head.
► If the length of one of the blades, measured
from the large bore to the tip of the blade, is
less than ‘a’ = 45 mm: Replace both blades.
► If one blade is damaged (B): Replace both
blades.
11.3 Checking the battery
► Insert the battery.
► Depress the pushbutton on the brushcutter.
The LEDs light up steady or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
your brushcutter and battery and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in brushcutter or battery.
12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
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Stihl FSA 30.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FSA 30.0
Category	Trimmer
Language	English