Stihl FSA 60 R User Manual

11.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the
Brushcutter
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► 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.
12.2 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.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
► If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the
bump guard (1) fully.
12.3 Line Feed on 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.
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Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head
and hold it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines (2) by hand.
► If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to
the required length: Replace the spool (1) or
the mowing lines (2).
The spool is empty.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the trimmer.
► 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.
14.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
12 Operating the Trimmer English
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Stihl FSA 60 R Specifications

General

Type	Brush cutter
Cordless	Yes
Head type	Blade
Handle type	D-loop handle
Product color	Orange, Black, White
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Sound power level	91 dB
Vibration emission	3.7 m/s²
Sound pressure level	77 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	350 mm
Power source	Battery
Operating time	30 min
Battery voltage	36 V

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1680 mm
Weight	3100 g