FSA 60 R
2 - 21 Instruction Manual
English
Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 3
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation.............. 11
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs...................... 11
7 Assembling the Trimmer........................... 12
8 Adjusting Trimmer for User....................... 13
9 Removing and Fitting the Battery..............14
10 Switching the Trimmer On/Off...................14
11 Testing the Trimmer and Battery.............. 15
12 Operating the Trimmer..............................15
13 After Finishing Work..................................16
14 Transporting..............................................16
15 Storing.......................................................16
16 Cleaning....................................................17
17 Maintenance............................................. 17
18 Repairing...................................................17
19 Troubleshooting........................................ 17
20 Specifications............................................18
21 Combinations of Cutting Attachments and
Deflectors..................................................19
22 Spare Parts and Accessories....................19
23 Disposal.................................................... 20
24 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 20
25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 20
1 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.
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 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
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cutting attachment you are using
Safety notices and precautions for
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STIHL AK battery.
Safety information for STIHL batteries and
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products with built-in batteries:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 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.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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3 Overview English
3 Overview
3.1 Brushcutter, battery and charger
1 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
2 Locking lever
The locking lever holds the battery in the bat‐
tery compartment.
3 Control handle
The control handle is used for operating,
holding and controlling the brushcutter.
4 Trigger
The trigger switches the brushcutter on and
off.
5 Ergo lever
The Ergo lever holds the release slide in posi‐
tion when the trigger is released.
6 Release slide
The release slide releases the trigger.
7 Loop handle
For holding and controlling the brushcutter.
8 Shaft
9 Bump guard
10 LED
11 Mains plug
The shaft connects all components.
The bump guard protect objects from contact
with the cutting tool.
The LED indicates the status of the charger.
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 brushcutter.
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
3.2 Deflector and Cutting Attach‐
ments
1 Line limiting blade
Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct
length.
2 Mowing head
Moving head accommodates the mowing
lines.
3 Fanwheel
Cools the electric motor.
4 Deflector
Protects the user from flying debris and con‐
tact with the cutting attachment.
3.3 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.
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4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunc‐
tion in the battery.
Maintain a safety distance.
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.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Signs
4.1.1 Warning Symbols
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.
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.
4.2 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 301 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.
4.3 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.
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► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■
► 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.
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The user must be in good
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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
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assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer, battery and charger.
The user must be of legal
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age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
accordance with national
rules and regulations.
The user has received
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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‐
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ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
►
If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
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.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 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.
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► 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.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3 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‐
■ 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.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize 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.
► Use and store the battery at temper‐
atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
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.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
The brushcutter is not damaged.
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The brushcutter is clean and dry.
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The controls function properly and have not
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been modified.
A combination of cutting attachment and
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deflector recommended in this user manual is
mounted.
The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐
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erly mounted.
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Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐
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ter are fitted.
The accessories are correctly attached.
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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.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
The deflector is not damaged.
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The line limiter blade is correctly installed.
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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.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
The mowing head is not damaged.
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The mowing head is not jammed.
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The mowing lines are properly installed.
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If a Polycut mowing head with polymer blades
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is used:
The polymer blades are free of damage and
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tears.
The polymer blades are properly mounted.
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The wear limits are not exceeded.
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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 PolyCut 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.
4.6.4 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
The battery is not damaged.
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The battery is clean and dry.
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The battery is working and has not been modi‐
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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.
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► 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.
4.6.5 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
Charger is undamaged.
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Charger is clean and dry.
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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.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■
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 attach‐
ment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Switch off the brushcutter 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 con‐
sult a STIHL dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur during brushcutter oper‐
ation.
► 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 envi‐
ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured and property may be damaged.
►
Do not use the tool in a flammable environ‐
ment.
► 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.
4.8 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.
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