STIHL FSA 60R Cordless Brushcutter

Introduction

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements.
The products are designed for reliability even under extreme conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
0458-832-9821-C

Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.

Guide to Using this Manual

Applicable Documentation

Local safety regulations apply.

• Read, understand and save the following documents in addition to this instruction manual:
  • Instruction manual and packaging of the cutting attachment you are using
  • Safety notices and precautions for STIHL AK battery.
  • Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets

Symbols used with warnings in the text

WARNING

• This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious injuries or death.
  • The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or death.

NOTICE

• This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to property.
  • The measures indicated can avoid damage to property.

Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

Overview

Brush cutter, battery and charger

1. Battery compartment
   The battery compartment holds the battery.

2. Locking lever
   The locking lever holds the battery in the battery compartment.

3. Control handle
   The control handle is used for operating, holding and controlling the brush cutter.

4. Trigger
   The trigger switches the brush cutter on and off.

5. Ergo lever
   The Ergo lever holds the release slide in position when the trigger is released.

6. Release slide
   The release slide releases the trigger.

7. Loop handle
   For holding and controlling the brush cutter.

8. Shaft
   The shaft connects all components.

9. Bump guard
   The bump guard protect objects from contact with the cutting tool.

10. LED
    The LED indicates the status of the charger.

11. Mains plug
    The mains plug connects the connecting cable with a socket

12. Connecting cable
    The connecting cable connects the charger to the mains plug.

13. Charger
    The charger charges the battery.

14. Battery
    The battery supplies power to the brush cutter.

15. LEDs
    The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the battery and any faults.

16. Button
    The button activates the LEDs on the battery.

    Rating plate with machine number

Deflector and Cutting Attachments

1. Line limiting blade
   Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct length.

2. Mowing head
   Moving head accommodates the mowing lines.

3. Fan wheel
   Cools the electric motor.

4. Deflector
   Protects the user from flying debris and con‐tact with the cutting attachment.

Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the trimmer, battery and charger:

• This symbol indicates in what direction the release slide has to be pushed.
• This symbol shows the rated speed of the cutting attachment.
• 1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold.
• 4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in the battery.
• LED glows green and LEDs on battery glow or flash green. Battery is being charged.
• LED flashes red. No electrical contact between battery and charger or mal‐function in battery or charger.
• Guaranteed sound power level according to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make sound emissions of products comparable.
• The data next to this symbol indicates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specification. The energy content available during operation is lower.
• Operate the electric product in a dry place, indoors only.
• Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.

Safety Precautions

Warning Signs

Warning symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the brush cutter, battery and charger:

• Observe safety warnings and take the necessary precautions.
• Read and understand the User Manual and keep it in a safe place.
• Wear protective glasses.
• Observe the safety advice concerning flying objects and associated measures.
• Remove the battery during work interruptions, transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
• Protect brush cutter and charger from rain and dampness.
• Maintain a safe distance.
• Protect battery against heat and fire.
• Protect the battery from rain and moisture and do not immerse it in liquids.

Intended Use

The STIHL FSA 60 R brush cutter is designed for mowing grass.
Never use the brush cutter in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery feeds the brush cutter with power.
The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the STIHL AK battery.

WARNING

• There is a risk that batteries and chargers that are not explicitly approved by STIHL for the brush cutter can cause fire or explosion. Per‐sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
  • Use the brushcutter with a STIHL AK bat‐tery.
  • Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a STIHL AL 101, AL 301 or AL 500 charger.
• Using brush cutter, battery or charger for purposes for which they were not designed can cause material damage and serious or fatal injuries.
  • Use brush cutter, charger and battery as specified in this user manual.

The Operator

WARNING

• Users without adequate training or instruction cannot recognize or assess the risks involved in using the trimmer, battery and charger. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
  • Read, understand and save the instruction manual.
• If you pass the trimmer, battery and charger on to another person: Always give them the instruction manual.
• Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
  • The user must be rested.
  • The user must be in good physical condition and mental health to operate and work with the trimmer, battery and charger. If the user’s physical, sensory or mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the supervision of or as instructed by a responsible person.
  • The user is able to recognize and assess the risks involved in using the trimmer, battery and charger.
  • The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a trade under supervision in accordance with national rules and regulations.
  • The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other experienced user before working with the trimmer for the first time.
  • The user must not be under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
• If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

Clothing and equipment

WARNING

• Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. This may result in injury to the user.
  • Wear closefitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commercially with the corresponding marking.
  • Wear face protection.
  • Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
• Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions.
  • If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
• Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the brush cutter. Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury.
  • Wear close-fitting clothing.
  • Remove scarves and jewelry.
• The user may come into contact with the rotating cutting attachment during operation. This may result in serious injury to the user.
  • Wear robust footwear.
  • Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
• There is a risk of the user coming into contact with the cutting attachment or the line limiting blade during cleaning and maintenance work and when the cutting attachment is mounted or removed. This may result in injury to the user.
  • Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
• Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip. This may result in injury to the user.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.

Work Area and Surroundings

Brush cutter

WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the brush cutter and objects being thrown into the air and cannot assess them. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured and property may be damaged.
  • Keep bystanders, children and animals at a distance of 15 m from the working area.
  • Maintain a distance of 15 m from objects.
  • Do not leave the brush cutter unattended.
  • Ensure that children cannot play with the brush cutter.
• The brush cutter is not waterproof. If you work in the rain or in a damp environment, an electric shock may occur. The user may be injured and the brush cutter may be damaged.
  • Do not work in the rain or in a damp environment.
• Electrical components of the brush cutter can produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explosions in a flammable or explosive envi‐ronment. This can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property.
  • Do not work in a flammable environment or in an explosive environment.

Battery
WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐ously injured.
  • Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
  • Do not leave the battery unattended.
  • Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
• The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Protect battery from heat and fire.
  • Do not throw the battery into a fire.
  • Do not charge, use and store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.
  • Protect the battery from rain and moisture and do not immerse it in liquids.
  • Keep battery away from small metal parts.
  • Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
  • Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
  • Protect the battery from chemicals and salts.

Charger
WARNING

• Bystanders and children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
  • Make sure that children can‐not play with the charger.
• The charger is not waterproof. If you work in the rain or in a damp environment, an electric shock may occur. The user may be injured and the charger may be damaged.
  • Do not operate it in the rain or in a damp environment.
• The charger is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry room.
  • Do not operate the charger in a flammable environment or in an explosive environ‐ment.
  • Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible surface.
  • Do not use and store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.
• The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People may be injured and the charger may be dam‐aged.
  • Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.

Safe Condition

Brush cutter
The brush cutter is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• The brushcutter is not damaged.
• The brush cutter is clean and dry.
• The controls function properly and have not been modified.
• A combination of cutting attachment and deflector recommended in this user manual is mounted.
• The cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.
• Genuine STIHL accessories for this brush cutter are fitted.
• The accessories are correctly attached.

WARNING

• If not in safe condition, components may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.

• Work only with an undamaged brush cutter.

• If the brush cutter is dirty or wet: Clean the brush cutter and allow it to dry.

• Never attempt to modify your brush cutter. Exception: Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment and deflector recommended in this user manual.

• If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your brush cutter.

• Never mount metal cutting attachments.

• Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brush cutter.

• Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as described in this user manual.
  Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the accessories.

• Never insert objects in the openings of the brush cutter.

• Replace worn or damaged labels.

• If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL dealer.

Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• The deflector is not damaged.
• The line limiter blade is correctly installed.

WARNING

• If the product does not comply with safety requirements, components will no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
  • Work only with an undamaged deflector.
  • Work with a correctly installed line limiter blade.
  • If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• The mowing head is not damaged.
• The mowing head is not jammed.
• The mowing lines are properly installed.
• If a Polycot mowing head with polymer blades is used:
  • The polymer blades are free of damage and tears.
  • The polymer blades are properly mounted.
• The wear limits are not exceeded.

WARNING

• If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing head, mowing lines or polymer blades may come off and be ejected at high speed. They may cause serious injury to persons.
  • Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
  • If a Poly Cut mowing head with polymer blades is used: Never work with damaged polymer blades.
  • Never use metal objects in place of the nylon mowing lines or polymer blades.
  • Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
  • If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL dealer.

Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• Battery is undamaged.
• The battery is clean and dry.
• Battery functions properly and has not been modified.

WARNING

• A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate safely. Persons may be seriously injured.
  • Never work with a damaged battery.
  • Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective battery.
  • If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
  • If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the battery to dry,  20.6.
  • Never attempt to modify the battery.
  • Never insert objects in the battery’s openings.
  • Never bridge the battery’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
  • Do not open the battery.
  • Replace worn or damaged labels.
• Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
  • Avoid contact with the liquid.
  • If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap.
  • In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
• A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
  • If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from combustible substances.
  • If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extinguish the battery with a fire extinguisher or water.

Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• Charger is undamaged.
• Charger is clean and dry.

WARNING

• If components do not comply with safety requirements, they will no longer function properly and safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
  • Do not use a damaged charger.
  • If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow it to dry.
  • Never attempt to modify the charger.
  • Never insert objects in the charger’s openings.
  • Never bridge the charger’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
  • Do not open the charger.

Working

Working

• In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to concentrate on their work. This may result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐ing serious injury.
  • Work carefully and calmly.
  • If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your trimmer.
  • Operate the trimmer alone.
  • Keep the cutting attachment close to the ground.
  • Watch out for obstacles.
  • Work standing on the ground and keep your balance.
  • If you feel tired, take a break.
• The rotating cutting attachment can cut the user. This may result in serious injury to the user.
  • Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
  • If the cutting attachment is blocked by an object: Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery. Only then should you remove the object.
• If the behavior of the trimmer changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Stop working, remove the battery and consult a STIHL dealer.
• Vibrations may occur during brush cutter operation.
  • Wear gloves.
  • Take breaks.
  • If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: Consult a doctor.
• If the cutting attachment makes contact with a foreign object during operation, the object or parts of it may be thrown at high speed. Per‐sons may be injured or property damaged.
  • Remove foreign objects from the working area.
• If the rotating cutting attachment makes con‐tact with a hard object, sparks may occur and the cutting attachment can be damaged. Sparks can cause fires in a flammable environment. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
  • Do not use the tool in a flammable environment.
  • Make sure the cutting attachment is in a safe condition.
• Note that the cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short period after you release the trigger. There is a risk of serious injury to per‐sons.
  • Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a complete stop.

Charging

WARNING

• A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
  • Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
• The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐erty.
  • Do not cover the charger.

Connecting to the power supply

Contact with live components may occur for the following reasons:

• The connecting cable or the extension cord is damaged.
• The mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord is damaged.
• The socket is not properly installed.

DANGER

• Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.

  • Make sure that the connecting cable, extension cord and their mains plugs are undamaged.
    If the connecting cable or the extension cord is damaged:

  • Do not touch the damaged area.

  • Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.

  • Make sure your hands are dry before touching the connecting cable, extension cord or mains plugs.

  • Plug the mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord into a properly installed, shockproof socket with the correct fuse rat‐ing.

  • Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).

• A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can result in electric shock. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.

  • Use an extension cable with the correct cable cross-section, 20.4.

WARNING

• Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may be damaged.
  • Make sure that the mains voltage and the mains frequency of the power supply match the data on the rating plate of the charger.
• If the charger is connected to a power strip, electrical components may be overloaded during the charging process. The components may overheat and cause a fire. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
  • Ensure that the technical specifications for the power strip are not exceeded by the information on the rating plate of the charger and of all electrical devices connected to the power strip.
• An incorrectly routed connecting cable or extension cord may be damaged, and people may trip over it. People may be injured, and the connecting cable or extension cord may be damaged.
  • Route and mark the connecting cable and extension cord so that people will not trip over them.
  • Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that they are not under tension or tangled.
  • Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that they will not be damaged, kinked or crushed and will not be chafed.
  • Protect the connecting cable and extension cord from heat, oil and chemicals.
  • Lay the connecting cable and extension cord on a dry surface.
• The extension cable warms up in operation. If that heat cannot escape, it may cause a fire.
  • If using a cable reel: completely unroll the cable reel.
• If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they may be damaged if the charger is mounted on the wall. Contact with wiring can result in elec‐tric shock. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the wall at the proposed mounting site.
• If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in this User Manual, the charger or the battery may fall or the charger may over‐heat. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
  • Mount the charger on a wall as described in this User Manual.
• If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery inserted, the battery may fall out of the charger. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
  • Mount the charger on the wall first before inserting the battery.

Transporting

Trimmer
WARNING

• The trimmer may turn over or shift during transport. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
  • Remove the battery.
  • Secure the trimmer with lashing straps or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.

Battery
WARNING

• The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions, and damage to property may occur.
  • Never transport a damaged battery.
• The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
  • Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
  • cannot move.
  • Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

Charger
WARNING

• The charger may turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
  • Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
  • Remove the battery.
  • Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
• The connecting cable must not be used for carrying the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.
  • Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.

Storing

Trimmer
WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a trimmer and can be seriously injured.
  • Remove the battery.
  • Store the trimmer out of the reach of children.
• Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the trimmer and metal components. This can damage the trimmer.
  • Remove the battery.
  • Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condition.

Battery
WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery Children may be seriously injured.
  • Store the battery out of the reach of children.
• The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the battery may be irreparably damaged.
  • Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
  • Store the battery in an enclosed space.
  • Store the battery separately from the brush‐cutter.
  • If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐connect the mains plug and store the battery at a state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
  • Do not store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.

Charger
WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger. Children can be seriously injured or killed.
  • Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
  • Store the charger out of reach of children.
• The charger is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the charger may be damaged.
  • Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
  • If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to cool down.
  • Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
  • Store the charger in an enclosed room.
  • Do not store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.
• The connecting cable should not be used for carrying the charger or hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.
  • Hold the charger by the housing in a secure grip. The charger is provided with a handle recess to make it easy to pick up the charger.
  • Hang the charger on the wall mounting.

Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING

• The brush cutter may start up unintentionally if the battery is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Remove the battery.
• Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery and the charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. They may cause serious injury to persons.
  • Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery and charger as described in this instruction manual.
• If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery and charger are not properly serviced or repaired, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
  • Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery or charger.
  • If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery or the charger require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

Preparing Trimmer for Operation

Preparing the Brush cutter for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing work:

• Ensure that the following components are in safe condition:
  • Brush cutter, 4.6.1.
  • Deflector, 4.6.2.
  • Mowing head,  4.6.3.
  • Battery, 4.6.4.
  • Charger, 4.6.5.
• Check the battery, 11.2.
• Fully charge the battery, 6.2.
• Clean the brush cutter, 16.1.
• Mount the spacer, 7.1.
• Mount the deflector, 7.2.
• Mount the loop handle, 7.3.
• Mount the mowing head, 7.4.1.
• Adjust the loop handle, 8.1.
• Check the controls, 11.1.
• If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your brush cutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

Charging the Battery, LEDs

Mounting the Charger on a Wall

The charger can be mounted on a wall.

• Check the following points when mounting the charger on a wall:

  • Suitable fixing materials.

  • The charger is level.
    The following dimensions are observed:

  • a = at least 100 mm

  • b (for AL 101) = 75 mm

  • b (for AL 301) = 100 mm

  • b (for AL 500) = 120 mm

  • c = 4.5 mm

  • d = 9 mm

  • e = 2.5 mm

Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on various factors, e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient temperature.
For optimum performance, observe the recommended temperature ranges, 20.6.
The actual charging time may vary from the charging time indicated. The charging time is indicated at www.stihl.com/charging- times.
The charging process starts automatically when the mains plug is plugged into a socket and the battery is inserted into the charger.
The charger switches off automatically when the battery is fully charged.

The battery and the charger warm up during charging.

• Plug the mains plug (6) into an easily accessible socket (7).
  The charger (3) will run a self-test. The
  LED (4) will glow green for about 1 second and red for about 1 second.

• Routing the connecting cord (5).

• Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and press it home as far as stop. The LED (4) glows green. The LEDs (1) glow green and the battery (2) is being charged.

• When the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) on the battery no longer light up: The battery (2) is fully charged and can be removed from the charger (3).

• If the charger (3) is no longer required. Dis‐connect the mains plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).

State of Charge

• Press the button (1).
  The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge.

• If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.

LEDs on Battery

The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs glow or flash green.

• If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting, 19.

Malfunction in trimmer or battery.

LED on Charger

The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged.

• If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction. Malfunction in charger.

Assembling the Trimmer

Mounting the bump guard

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Insert the ends of the bump guard (1) into the holes (2) in the housing.

The bump guard (1) need not be removed.

Mounting the guard

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

The line limiting blade (1) has already been installed in the guard (2) and must not be removed.

• Push the guard (2) into the guides on the housing until it hits the limit stop.
  The guard (2) is flush with the housing.

• Insert and tighten down the screws (3). The guard (2) must not be removed.

Mounting the Loop Handle

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Fit the clamp (4) in the loop handle (3).

• Place the loop handle (3) with clamp (4) on the shaft (5).

• Fit the washers (2) on the screws (1).

• Press the clamp (6) against the shaft (5).

• Insert the screws (1) through holes in the loop handle (3) and clamps (4 and 6).

• Fit and tighten down the nuts (7) firmly.

Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head

AutoCut C 6-2 mowing head
Mounting the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Position the mowing head (1) on the shaft (2).

• Hold the mowing head (1) with your hand.

• Manually rotate the cap (3) clockwise and tighten it.

Removing the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• Hold the mowing head with your hand.
• Manually rotate the cap counterclockwise until the mowing head can be removed.

PolyCut 6-2 mowing head
Mounting the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Position the mowing head (1) on the shaft (2).

• Hold the mowing head (1) with your hand.

• Manually rotate the upper part (3) clockwise and tighten it.

Removing the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
• Hold the mowing head with your hand.
• Manually rotate the upper part counter clock‐wise until the mowing head can be removed.

DuroCut 5-2 mowing head:
Mounting the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Place the thrust plate (2) on the shaft (3) so that its smaller diameter faces up.

• Position the mowing head (1) on the shaft (3).

• Hold the fan wheel (4) with your hand.

• Manually rotate the mowing head (1) clock‐wise and tighten it.

Removing the Mowing Head

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• Hold the fan wheel with your hand.
• Unscrew the mowing head counterclockwise.
• Remove the thrust plate.

Adjusting Trimmer for User

Adjusting and Setting the Loop Handle

The loop handle can be set to different positions to suit the height and reach of the user.

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
  

• Undo the screws (2).

• Move the loop handle (1) to the required position and check that the following conditions are met:

  • The bump guard (3) fits between the loop handle (1) and the control handle.
  • a = no more than 30 cm.

• Tighten down the screws (2) so that the loop handle (1) cannot be rotated on the shaft.

Removing and Fitting the Battery

Fitting the Battery

• Insert the battery (1) in the battery compartment (2) and press it home until you hear a click.
  Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and battery (1) is held securely in battery compartment (2). There is no electrical contact between the trimmer and battery (1).

• Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) as far as stop.
  The battery (1) engages with a second click and is flush with the trimmer’s housing.

Removing the Battery

• Stand the trimmer on a level surface.

• Hold one hand in front of the battery compartment to ensure the battery does not fall out.
  

• Press the locking lever (1) with your other hand.
  The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.

Switching the Trimmer On/Off

Switching the Brush cutter on

• Hold the brush cutter firmly with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.

• Hold the brush cutter firmly with your other hand on the loop handle or the handle hose such that your thumb holds the loop handle or the handle hose.
  

• Push the release slide (1) in the direction of the loop handle with your thumb and hold it there.

• Squeeze and hold the trigger (2) with your index finger.
  The brush cutter accelerates and the cutting attachment rotates.
  The release slide can be released (1).

If the Ergo lever (3) is pressed, the trigger (2) remains unlocked. This means that the trigger can be released and pressed again without pushing the release slide again in the direction of the loop handle.
If the trigger (2) and the Ergo lever (3) are released, the trigger (2) is locked. To unlock the trigger (2), push and hold the release slide (1) again towards the loop handle.

Switching off the brush cutter

• Release the trigger and the Ergo lever.
• Wait for the cutting attachment to stop rotating.
• If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer.
  The brush cutter is defective.

Testing the Trimmer and Battery

Checking the controls

Release slide, Ergo lever and trigger

• Remove the battery.

• Try squeezing the trigger switch without activating the release slide.

• If you can press the trigger: Stop using your brush cutter and contact a STIHL dealer. The release slide is faulty.

• Push the release slide in the direction of the loop handle with your thumb and hold it there.

• Press and hold Ergo lever.

• Press the trigger.
  The release slide can be released.

• Release the trigger and the Ergo lever.

• If release slide, trigger or Ergo lever is stiff or does not spring back to the initial position: Stop using the brush cutter and contact a STIHL dealer.
  The release slide, trigger or the Ergo lever is defective.

Switching the Brush cutter on

• Insert battery.

• Push and hold the release slide towards the loop handle.

• Press and hold the trigger.
  The cutting attachment rotates.

• If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and consult a STIHL dealer.
  The brushcutter has a malfunction.

• Release the trigger.
  The cutting attachment stops rotating after a brief delay.

• If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer.
  The brush cutter is defective.

Testing the Battery

• Press button on battery. The LEDs glow or flash.
• If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
  There is a malfunction in the battery.

Operating the Trimmer

Holding and Controlling the Brush cutter

• Hold the brush cutter firmly with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
• Hold the brush cutter with the other hand on the loop handle such that your thumb holds the loop handle.

Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting attachment from the ground.

• Swing the brush cutter steadily back and forth in an arc.
• Walk forward slowly in a controlled manner.
• If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the bump guard (1) fully.

For optimum performance, observe the recommended temperature ranges, 20.6.

Line Feed on AutoCut Mowing Heads

• Briefly tap the rotating mowing head on the ground.
  About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced. The line limiting blade in the deflector automatically cuts the mowing lines to the correct length.

Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing lines are shorter than 25 mm.

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head and hold it depressed.
• Pull out the mowing lines (2) by hand.
• If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to the required length: Replace the spool (1) or the mowing lines (2).
  The spool is empty.

After Finishing Work

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• If the brush cutter is wet: Allow the brush cutter to dry.
• If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery to dry, 20.6.
• Clean the brush cutter.
• Clean the deflector.
• Clean the cutting attachment.
• Clean the battery.

Transporting

Transporting the brush cutter

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.

Carrying the Brush cutter

• Carry the brush cutter in one hand properly balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attachment behind you.

Transporting the brush cutter in the car

• Secure the brush cutter to prevent turnover and movement.

Transporting the Battery

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
• Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
• Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

The battery is subject to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations. The battery is classified as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at www.stihl.com/safety-data- sheets.

Transporting the Charger

• Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
• Remove the battery.
• Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.
• Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.

Storing
Storing the Trimmer

• Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
• Remove the spool.
• Observe the following points when storing the trimmer:
  • The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
  • The trimmer is clean and dry.

Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit).

• The battery should be stored in such a way that the following conditions are fulfilled:
  • The battery is out of the reach of children.
  • The battery is clean and dry.
  • The battery is in an enclosed space.
  • The battery is separated from the brushcutter.
  • If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐connect the mains plug and store the battery at a state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
  • Do not store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.

NOTICE

• If the battery is not stored as described in this User Manual, the battery may become deeply discharged and irreparably damaged.
  • Charge a discharged battery before storing it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
  • Store the battery separately from the brush‐cutter.

Storing the Charger

• Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
  

• Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.

• Observe the following points when storing the charger:

  • Charger is out of the reach of children.
  • The charger is clean and dry.
  • Charger is in an enclosed space.
  • The charger is not suspended from the connecting cable or the holder (3) for the connecting cable.
  • Do not store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits, 20.5.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Brush cutter

• Switch off the brush cutter and remove the battery.
• Clean the brush cutter with a damp cloth.
• Clean vents with a paintbrush.
• Remove foreign objects from the battery compartment and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
• Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
• Clean the area underneath the fan wheel with a soft brush.

Cleaning the Deflector and Cutting Attachment

• Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
• Clean the deflector and cutting attachment with a damp cloth or a soft brush.

Cleaning the Battery

• Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Charger

• Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
• Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
• Clean vents with a paintbrush.
• Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a paintbrush or a soft brush.

Maintenance

Maintenance Intervals

The maintenance intervals are dependent on the environmental and operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter‐vals:

Every 12 months

• Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servicing dealer.

Repairing

Repairing the Trimmer, Battery and Charger

The trimmer, cutting attachment, battery and charger are not user serviceable.

• If the trimmer or cutting attachment is dam‐aged: Do not use your trimmer or cutting attachment and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
• If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace the battery.
• If the charger has a malfunction or is dam‐aged: Replace the charger.
• If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is damaged: Do not use the charger and have connecting cable replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Brush cutter or Battery

• Charge the battery.

1 LED emits red light.| The battery is too warm or too cold.|

• Remove the battery.
• Allow the battery to cool down or warm up.

3 LEDs flash red.| The brush cutter has a malfunction.|

• Remove the battery.
• Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment.
• Insert battery.
• Switch on the brush cutter.
• If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use your brush cutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

3 LEDs light up red.| Trimmer is too hot.|

• Remove the battery.
• Allow trimmer to cool down.

4 LEDs

flash red.

| There is a fault in the battery.|

• Remove battery and reinsert it.
• Switch on the brush cutter.
• If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the battery; contact a STIHL authorized dealer.

| No electrical contact between brush cutter and battery.|

• Remove the battery.
• Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment.
• Insert battery.

| The brush cutter or battery is damp.|

• Allow the brush cutter or battery to dry, 20.6.

The brush cutter cuts out during operation.| 3 LEDs light up red.| Trimmer is too hot.|

• Remove the battery.
• Allow trimmer to cool down.

| There is an electrical fault.|

• Remove battery and reinsert it.
• Switch on the brush cutter.

The runtime of the brush cutter is too short.| | The battery is not fully charged.|

• Fully charge the battery.

| The battery service life has been exceeded.|

• Replace battery.

Mowing head cannot be unscrewed by hand.| | Mowing head over‐ tightened.|

• Block the fan wheel with the stop pin.
• Unscrew mowing head by hand.
• Remove the stop pin.

Charging does not start when the battery is inserted into the charger.| 1 LED emits red light.| The battery is too warm or too cold.|

• Leave battery inserted in charger. Charging starts automatically as soon as the permitted temperature range is reached.

Troubleshooting the Charger

• Remove the battery.
• Clean contacts on charger.
•  Insert battery.

There is a malfunction in the charger.|

• Do not use the charger and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

Specifications

STIHL FSA 60 R Brush cutter

• Approved battery: STIHL AK
• Weight without battery, with cutting tool and with deflector 3.1 kg
• Length without cutting attachment: 1680 mm For runtime, see www.stihl.com/battery-life.

STIHL AK Battery

• Battery technology: lithium-ion
• Voltage: 36 V
• Capacity in Ah: see rating label
• Energy content in Wh: see rating label
• Weight in kg: See rating label

STIHL AL 101 Charger

• Rated voltage: See rating plate
• Frequency: see rating plate
• Rated power: see rating plate
• Charging current: See rating plate

For charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times.

Extension Cords
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional area of its conductors must meet the following minimum requirements – depending on the line voltage and length of the extension cord:

If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to 240V:

• Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²
• Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 / 2.5 mm²

If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to 127V:

• Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²
• Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 / 3.5 mm²

Temperature limits

WARNING

• The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐tain environmental conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Do not charge the battery below -20°C or above +50°C.
  • Do not use the brush cutter, battery or charger below – 20 °C or above + 50 °C.
  • Do not store the brush cutter, battery or charger below -20°C or above +70°C.

Recommended temperature ranges
For optimum performance of the brush cutter, battery and charger, observe the following temperature ranges:

• Charging: 5°C to 40°C
• Use: – 10 °C to + 40 °C
• Storage: – 20 °C to + 50 °C

If the battery is charged, used or stored outside the recommended temperature ranges, perform‐ance may be reduced.
If the battery is wet or moist, allow the battery to dry for at least 48 h between 15°C and 50°C and with less than 70% humidity. Higher humidity may extend the drying time.

Sound Values and Vibration Values
K-value (uncertainty) for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). K-value for vibration level is 2 m/s².
STIHL recommends wearing ear defenders.
Using with a mowing head except PolyCut 6-2

• Sound pressure level LpA measured according to EN 50636-2-91: 77 dB(A)
• Sound power level LwA measured according to EN 50636-2-91: 91 dB(A)
• Vibration level ahv measured as specified in EN 50636-2-91
• Control handle: 2.0 m/s².
• Loop handle: 3.7 m/s².

Using with a mowing head PolyCut 6-2

• Sound pressure level LpA measured as specified in EN 50636‑2‑91: 81 dB(A)
• Sound power level LwA measured as specified in EN 50636-2-91: 94 dB(A)
• Vibration level ahv measured as specified in EN 50636-2-91
• Control handle: 2.0 m/s².
• Loop handle: 3.7 m/s².

The vibration levels indicated were measured according to a standardized test method and can be used as a basis for comparing electric power tools. The vibration levels actually occurring may vary from the values indicated, depending on the type of application. The vibration levels indicated can be used for an initial estimate of the vibration stress. The actual vibration stress has to be esti‐mated. The times when the power tool is switched off and the times when it is switched on but running under no load can be taken into account in the estimate.
For information on compliance with Employers’ Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib.
20.8 REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

Combinations of Cutting Attachments and Deflectors

STIHL FSA 60 R Brush cutter
The following mowing heads may be mounted with the deflector:

• STIHL AutoCut C 6-2 mowing head:
• with round, low-noise mowing line with a diameter of 2.0 mm or 2.4 mm
• PolyCut 6-2 mowing head
• with blades
• with round, low-noise mowing line with a diameter of 2.0 mm or 2.4 mm
• DuroCut 5-2 mowing head:
• with “round, low-noise” mowing line with a diameter of 2.0 mm or 2.4 mm

Spare Parts and Accessories

These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitability of other manufacturers’ spare parts and accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts.
Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories are available from STIHL dealers.

Disposal

Disposal of Brush cutter, Battery and Charger
Contact the local authorities or your STIHL dealer for information on disposal.
Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment.

• Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accordance with local regulations.
• Do not dispose with domestic waste.

EC Declaration of Conformity
24.1 STIHL FSA 60 R Brush cutter
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that

• category: Cordless brush cutter
• Manufacturer’s brand: STIHL
• model: FSA 60 R
• serial number: FA04

conforms to the relevant provisions of Directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2000/14/EC and has been developed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards in the versions valid on the date of production: EN 55014‑1, EN 55014‑2, EN 60335‑1 and EN ISO 12100 taking EN 50636‑2‑91 into account.
The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐els were determined according to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex VI.
Participating notified body: VDE Prüf- u. Zertifi‐zierungsinstitut, Merianstraße 28, 63069 Offen‐bach, Germany

• Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A)

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐sung.
The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter.
Waiblingen, 2022-08-01
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
pp
Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Global Governmental Relations

UKCA Declaration of Conformity
STIHL FSA 60 R Brush cutter
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that

• category: Cordless brush cutter
• Manufacturer’s brand: STIHL
• model: FSA 60 R
• serial number: FA04

complies with the relevant provisions of the UK regulations The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec‐tronic Equipment Regulations 2012, Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, Electro‐magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 and has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the versions of the following standards valid on the date of manufacture:
EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60335-1 and EN ISO 12100 taking into account the standard EN 50636-2-91.
The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐els have been determined in accordance with UK regulation Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, Schedule 9.
Participating notified body: INTERTEK Testing & Certification Ltd, Academy Place, 1-9 Brook Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NQ, United Kingdom

• Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A)

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG.
The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter.
Waiblingen, 2022-08-01
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
pp
Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Global Governmental Relations

www.stihl.com

References

• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Safety Data Sheets: Complete Overview | STIHL
• Information on Physical Agents Directive Vibration | STIHL | STIHL
• Сертификаты соответствия | STIHL

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