Stihl FSA 56 - 15.2 Switching Off; 16 Checking the Trimmer; 16.1 Testing the Controls

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English 16 Checking the Trimmer
To switch the trimmer off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout.
Once the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout have
been released, the retaining latch will return to its locked
position and activation of the trigger switch will be
blocked.
The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short time
after the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid
contact after releasing the trigger switch and when setting
down 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.
► 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
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.
► 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.
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