Stihl FSA 45 User Manual

0458-718-8221-A
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English 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your trimmer and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your power tool.
Do not lend or rent the trimmer without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who fully understand the
information in this manual to operate the trimmer.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com (for Canada: www.stihl.ca) or contact
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
23.1 STIHL FSA45
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23.2 STIHL LK 45
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23.3 Symbols on the Trimmer and Charger
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23.4 Engineering Improvements
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23.5 EMC Compliance Statement for Power Tool and
Charger
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24 Approved Deflector and Cutting Attachment
Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
24.1 STIHL FSA45
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25 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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25.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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26 Disposal
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26.1 Disposal of the Trimmer and Charger
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1 Introduction
Because a trimmer is a high-speed cutting tool,
special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
trimmer can cause serious or fatal injury.
2 Guide to Using this Manual

Stihl FSA 45 Specifications

General

Type	Brush cutter
Head type	Blade
Telescopic	Yes
Handle type	D-loop handle
Product color	Black, Metallic, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Sound power level	87 dB
Vibration emission	4.9 m/s²
Sound pressure level	77 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	250 mm
Power source	Battery

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1100 mm
Weight	2300 g