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► Push the release slide (1) in the direction of
the loop handle with your thumb and hold it
there.
► Depress the trigger lockout (2) with your hand
and hold it there.
You can let go of the release slide (1).
► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the cutting attach‐
ment rotates.
The speed of the cutting attachment is controlled
by the trigger (3).
The trimmer recognizes the cutting attachment
being used and adjusts the maximum speed
automatically.
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Switching Off
► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever at
the same time.
► Wait for the cutting attachment to come to a
standstill.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
10 Testing the Trimmer
10.1
Checking the Controls
Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket.
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without
depressing the release slide and the trigger
lockout.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your
trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Release slide or trigger lockout is faulty.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the
loop handle and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in
that position.
► Pull the trigger.
► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever.
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► If the trigger, trigger lockout or release slide is
stiff or does not spring back to the idle posi‐
tion: Do not use your trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
The trigger, trigger lockout or release slide has
a malfunction.
Switching On
► Insert the connecting cable plug.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the
loop handle and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in
that position.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
The cutting attachment rotates.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Pull connecting cable plug
out of the socket and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the trimmer.
► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever.
The cutting attachment comes to a standstill.
► If the cutting attachment continues to rotate:
Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket
and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
The trimmer has a malfunction.
11 Operating the Trimmer
11.1
Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
If you are using a mowing head:
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control
handle – wrap your thumb around the control
handle.
10 Testing the Trimmer
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