Stihl FSA 57 User Manual

0458-806-8621-B
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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 Trimmer and Battery
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23.2 Charger
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24 Specifications
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24.1 STIHL FSA 57
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24.2 STIHL AK Series Battery
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24.3 STIHL AL 101
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24.4 Symbols on the Trimmer, Battery and Charger
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24.5 Engineering Improvements
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24.6 FCC 15 Compliance Statement
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25 Approved Deflector and Cutting Attachment
Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
25.1 STIHL FSA 57
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26 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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27 Disposal
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27.1 Disposal of the Trimmer and Charger
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27.2 Battery Recycling
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28 Limited Warranty
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28.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
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29 Trademarks
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29.1 Registered Trademarks
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29.2 Common Law Trademarks
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30 Addresses
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30.1 STIHL Incorporated
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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 57 Specifications

General

Power source	Battery
Battery voltage	36 V
Type	-
Telescopic	Yes
Product color	Orange, White
Sound power level	89 dB
Vibration emission	4 m/s²
Sound pressure level	74 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	280 mm
Battery charger included	No