FSA 65, FSA 85
English
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Red flashing light ...
... indicates the following:
– No electrical contact between
battery and charger – remove and
refit the battery
– Malfunction in battery – see also
"Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on
Battery".
– Malfunction in charger – have
checked by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends a STIHL
servicing dealer.
A factory-new battery is not fully
charged.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
N If necessary, remove the cover from
the battery compartment before
fitting the battery, i.e. depress both
locking tabs to unlock and remove
the cover.
Fitting the Battery
N Insert the battery (1) in the power
tool – the battery slides into the
compartment – press it down
carefully until it snaps into position –
the battery must be flush with the
top of the housing.
Switching on the Machine
N Make sure you have a secure and
firm footing.
N Stand upright – hold the power tool
in a relaxed position.
N Make sure the cutting attachment is
not touching the ground or any other
objects.
N Hold the power tool with both hands
– one hand on the control handle –
one hand on the loop handle.
N Unlock the power tool by moving the
retaining latch (2) to ‚.
N Push down the trigger switch
lockout (3) and depress the trigger
switch (4) and hold them in that
position.
The motor runs only if the retaining
latch (2) is on ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (3) and trigger switch (4) are
operated simultaneously.
Switching On