Stihl FSA 30.0 User Manual

► 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.
12.2 Edging
► Convert the brushcutter to an edger.
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► Guide the brushcutter along the edge of the
lawn.
► To maintain an even distances to the ground,
extend the bump guard fully.
12.3 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
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► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
► If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
For optimum performance, note the recommen‐
ded temperature ranges,
20.6.
12.4 Adjust the mowing lines on the
AutoCut mowing heads
► Briefly tap the rotating mowing head on the
ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector auto‐
matically cuts the mowing lines to the correct
length.
Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Press the button on the mowing head and hold
it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Install a new spool with mow‐
ing lines.
The spool is empty.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► If the brushcutter is wet: Allow the brushcutter
to dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry, 20.6.
► Clean the brushcutter.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.
14 Transporting
14.1 Transporting the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
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.
15 Storing
15.1 Storing the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Ensure that the following conditions are met
when storing the brushcutter:
–
The brushcutter cannot tip over or shift.
–
The brushcutter is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
–
The brushcutter is clean and dry.
► If you store the brushcutter for more than 30
days: Remove the cutting attachment.
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Stihl FSA 30.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FSA 30.0
Category	Trimmer
Language	English