STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Powered Line Trimmer with Battery and Charger Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: STIHL

STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Powered Line Trimmer with Battery and Charger

STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Powered Line Trimmer with Battery and Charger
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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 con‐ditions.
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.

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 man‐ual:
- 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

Brushcutter, battery and charger STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Powered Line Trimmer
with Battery and Charger fig 1

Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
Locking lever
The locking lever holds the battery in the bat‐tery compartment.
Control handle
The control handle is used for operating, holding and controlling the brushcutter.
Trigger
The trigger switches the brushcutter on and off.
Ergo lever
The Ergo lever holds the release slide in posi‐tion when the trigger is released.
Release slide
The release slide releases the trigger.
Loop handle
For holding and controlling the brushcutter.
Shaft
The shaft connects all components.
Bump guard
The bump guard protect objects from contact with the cutting tool.
LED
The LED indicates the status of the charger.
Mains plug
The mains plug connects the connecting cable with a socket
Connecting cable
The connecting cable connects the charger to the mains plug.
Charger
The charger charges the battery.
Battery
The battery supplies power to the brushcutter.
LEDs
The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the battery and any faults.
Button
The button activates the LEDs on the battery.

Rating plate with machine number

Deflector and Cutting Attach‐ments

Line limiting blade
Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct length.
Mowing head
Moving head accommodates the mowing lines.
Fanwheel
Cools the electric motor.
Deflector
Protects the user from flying debris and con‐tact with the cutting attachment.

Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the trim‐mer, 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 malfunc‐tion 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 accord‐ ing 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

Meanings of warning signs and labels on the brushcutter, battery and charger:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Observe the safety advice concerning flying objects and associated meas‐ures.
Remove the battery during work stop‐pages, transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
Protect brushcutter and charger from rain and dampness.
4 Safety Precautions Maintain a safety distance.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and mois‐ture and do not immerse it in liquids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐ature range.

Intended Use

The STIHL FSA 60 R brushcutter is designed for mowing grass.
Never use the brushcutter in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery feeds the brushcutter 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 brushcutter 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 bat‐ tery with a STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 charger.
Using brushcutter, battery or charger for pur‐poses for which they were not designed can cause material damage and serious or fatal injuries.
Use brushcutter, 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 respon‐sible 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 influ‐ence 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 close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commer‐cially with the corresponding mark‐ing.
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 brushcutter. 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 rotat‐ing 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
Brushcutter

WARNING

Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the brushcutter and objects being thrown into the air and cannot assess them.
Bystanders, children and ani‐mals 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 brushcutter unattended.
Ensure that children cannot play with the brushcutter.
The brushcutter is not waterproof. If you work in the rain or in a damp environment, an elec‐tric shock may occur. The user may be injured and the brushcutter may be damaged.
Do not work in the rain or in a damp environment.
Electrical components of the brushcutter 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.

Charger
WARNING

Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current. Bystanders, chil‐dren 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 ambi‐ent 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.
Use and store the charger at temperatures between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.
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
Brushcutter

The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐lowing points are observed:

The brushcutter is not damaged.
The brushcutter 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 prop‐erly mounted.
Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐ter 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 brushcutter.
If the brushcutter is dirty or wet: Clean the brushcutter and allow it to dry.
Never attempt to modify your brushcutter. Exception: Mounting one of the combina‐tions of cutting attachment and deflector recommended in this user manual.
If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your brushcutter.
Never mount metal cutting attachments.
Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter.
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 brushcutter.
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 func‐tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐dered 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 fol‐lowing points are observed:

The mowing head is not damaged.
The mowing head is not jammed.
The mowing lines are properly installed.
If a Polycut 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

The mowing head is not damaged.
The mowing head is not jammed.
The mowing lines are properly installed.
If a Polycut 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

Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐ing conditions are met:

The battery is not damaged.
The battery is clean and dry.
The battery is working and has not been modi‐fied.

WARNING

The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐tery.
If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐tery and allow it to dry.
Do not modify the battery.
Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
Never connect the battery terminals to met‐allic objects and cause a short circuit.
Do not open the battery.
Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
Avoid contact with the fluid.
In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected areas with plenty of soap and water.
In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property.
If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from flammable materials.
If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery using 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 open‐ings.
Never bridge the charger’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
Do not open 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 chil‐dren.
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 condi‐tion.

Battery

WARNING

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐ously injured.
Store the battery out of the reach of children.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐tion.
Store the battery in a confined space.
Store the battery separately from the trimmer and charger.
Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
Use and store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and +50°C.

Charger
WARNING

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger. Children may sus‐tain serious or fatal injuries.
Remove the battery.
Store the charger out of the reach of chil‐dren.
The charger is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
Remove the battery.
If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
Store the charger in a clean and dry condi‐tion.
Store the charger in an enclosed location.
Store the charger at a temperature between + 5°C and +40°C.
The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or hanging up the charger. The con‐necting cable and the charger may be dam‐aged.
Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is provided on the back of the charger.
Hang the charger on the wall bracket.

Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING

The brushcutter 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 attach‐ment, 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 func‐tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐dered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐mer, 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 Brushcutter for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing work:

Ensure that the following components are in safe condition:
- Brushcutter, 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 brushcutter, 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 brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

Charging the Battery, LEDs

Mounting the Charger 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 maintained:
- a = at least 100 mm
- b (for AL 101) = 75 mm
- b (for AL 300 and AL 500) = 120 mm
- c = 4.5 mm
- d = 9 mm
- e = 2.5 mm

Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on several factors, e.g. temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The actual charging time may differ from the specified charging time. For specified charging times see www.stihl.com /charging-times. The charging process starts automatically when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and the battery is fitted in the charger. The charger switches itself off automatically when the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger become hot during the charging process.

Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet (7).
The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
Fit the connecting cable (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.
If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing: The battery (2) is fully charged and can be taken out of the charger (3).
If the charger (3) is no longer required. Dis‐connect the 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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 counterclock‐wise until the mowing head can be removed.

DuroCut 5-2 mowing head: Mounting the Mowing Head

Switch off the brushcutter 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 fanwheel (4) with your hand.
Manually rotate the mowing head (1) clock‐wise and tighten it.

Removing the Mowing Head

Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
Hold the fanwheel 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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
Undo the screws (2).
Move the loop handle (1) to the required posi‐tion 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 compart‐ment (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 compart‐ment (2). There is no electrical contact between the trimmer and battery (1).
Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐ment (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 compart‐ment 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 Brushcutter on

Hold the brushcutter firmly with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
Hold the brushcutter firmly with your other hand on the loop handle or the handle hose 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery
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 brushcutter 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 brushcutter

Release the trigger and the Ergo lever.
Wait for the cutting attachment to stop rotat‐ing.
If the cutting attachment continues to rotate: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer.
The brushcutter 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 acti‐vating the release slide.
If you can press the trigger: Stop using your brushcutter 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 brushcutter and contact a STIHL dealer.
The release slide, trigger or the Ergo lever is defective.

Switching the Brushcutter 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 brushcutter 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 Brushcutter

Hold the brushcutter firmly with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
Hold the brushcutter 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. STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Powered Line Trimmer with Battery and
Charger fig 17

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

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 auto‐matically 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 brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
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 trimmer and remove the battery.
If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
Clean the trimmer.
Clean the deflector.
Clean the cutting attachment.
Clean the battery.

Transporting

Transporting the brushcutter

Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.Carrying the Brushcutter
Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover and movement.

Transporting the Battery

Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
Observe the following points when packing the battery:
- The packaging must be non-conductive.
- Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub- section 38.3.
For transport regulations see 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 that you store the battery with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 LEDs glow green).

Observe the following points when storing the battery:
- The battery is out of the reach of children.
- The battery is clean and dry.
- The battery is in an enclosed space.
- Store the battery separately from the trim‐mer and charger.
- The battery is in non-conductive packaging.
- The battery is in a temperature range between
- 10°C and +50°C.

Storing the Charger

Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
Remove the battery.
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.
- Charger is stored separately, away from the battery.
- The charger is not suspended from the con‐necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐necting cable.
- Charger is in a temperature range between + 5°C and + 40°C.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Brushcutter

Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐tery.
Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
Clean vents with a paintbrush.
Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐partment 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 fanwheel with a soft brush.

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.
recommends the following maintenance inter‐vals:
Every 12 months

Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐ing 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 servic‐ing dealer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Trimmer or Battery

Troubleshooting Charger

Specifications

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
Permissible temperature range for operation and storage: -10°C to +50°C

Charger STIHL AL 101

Rated voltage: see rating plate
Frequency: see rating plate
Rated power: see rating plate
Charging current: see rating plate
Permissible temperature range for use and storage: + 5 °C to + 40 °C
The charging times are indicated at 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

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 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 speci‐fied 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.
20.6 REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

EC Declaration of Con‐formity

24.1 STIHL FSA 60 R Brushcutter
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that

category: Cordless brushcutter
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 manu‐factured in compliance with the following stand‐français
ards in the versions valid on the date of produc‐tion: 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, 15.07.2021
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

UKCA Declaration of Con‐formity

25.1 STIHL FSA 60 R Brushcutter
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that

category: Cordless brushcutter
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‐25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity
magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise Emission in the Environment by Equip‐ment 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 the guaranteed sound power level have been determined in accordance with UK regulation Noise Emission in the Environ‐ment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regula‐tions 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, 15.07.2021
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG