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Transporting
Before transporting – even for short
distances – always switch off the
machine, move the retaining latch to ƒ
and remove the battery. This avoids the
risk of the motor starting unintentionally.
Carry the unit horizontally and properly
balanced by the drive tube.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, fit
transport guard on a metal cutting
attachment, even when carrying the tool
for short distances.
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure
the power tool to prevent turnover and
damage.
Cleaning
Clean plastic surfaces with a cloth. Do
not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Always clean dust and dirt off the power
tool – do not use any grease solvents for
this purpose.
Clean the cooling slots if necessary.
Keep the battery guides free from
foreign matter – clean as necessary.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Do not spray the cutting attachment or
deflector with water or immerse them in
water as this may damage the drive
motor and electronic control unit in the
motor housing.
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Accessories
Only use cutting attachments and
accessories that are explicitly approved
for this power tool by STIHL or are
technically identical. If you have any
questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer. Use only high quality
tools and accessories in order to avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to the
unit.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Drive
Battery
Observe the supplement sheet or
instruction manual for the STIHL battery
and keep in a safe place.
Further safety instructions – see
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
Battery charger
Observe the supplement sheet for the
STIHL charger and keep in a safe place.
Symbols on Deflectors
An arrow on the deflector shows the
correct direction of rotation of the cutting
attachments.
Some of the following symbols are
applied to the outside of the deflector to
indicate the approved combination of
cutting attachment and deflector.
Deflector may be used
with mowing heads.
Deflector may be used
with grass cutting blades.
Deflector must not be
used with mowing heads.
Deflector must not be
used with grass cutting
blades.
Deflector must not be
used with brush knives.
Deflector must not be
used with circular saw
blades.
FSA 90, FSA 90 R