Checking The Trimmer; Testing The Controls; During Operation; Using The Trimmer - Stihl FSA 56 Manual De Instrucciones

16 Checking the Trimmer

The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short time
after the trigger switch is released.
16 Checking the Trimmer

16.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1),
trigger switch lockout (2) and trigger switch (3) are
undamaged and functioning properly:
Retaining Latch (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the cutting
attachment. Do not touch the cutting attachment while the
battery is inserted. Never touch the moving cutting
attachment with your hand or any part of your body,
@ 5.6.2. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away while
testing the controls.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your
thumb.
► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position.
► Depress the trigger switch lockout and the trigger switch.
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► Release the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch.
The retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch should return to their respective locked positions. If
they do not, take the trimmer to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
If you can depress the trigger switch without first unlocking
the retaining latch and depressing the trigger switch
lockout, take the trimmer to an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be repaired before use.
► Insert the battery.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands, your fingers
wrapped tightly around the handles. Unlock the retaining
1
2
latch and depress the trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch momentarily.
The trimmer should switch on. If it does not, take the
trimmer to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be
repaired before use.
3
► Release the trigger switch.
The trimmer should switch off.
► If the cutting attachment does not stop after you release
the trigger switch, remove the battery and take the trimmer
to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.

17 During Operation

17.1 Using the Trimmer

To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the
moving cutting attachment, @ 5.6.4.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, never work with the
trimmer in the rain or in wet or damp conditions, @ 5.5.
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection, when operating your
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