STIHL FSA 135 R Instruction Manual
English © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2020 0458-662-0121-A. VA0.J20. 0000009153_001_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Translation of Original Instruction Manual Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guide to Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applicable Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbols used with warnings in the text . .
English 17 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.1 Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.2 Lubricating the Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . 25 . 25 . 25 . 26 18 Repairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English 3 Overview – User instructions for STIHL AR battery – User instructions for AP belt bag with connecting cable – Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AP battery – Instruction manual for STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers – Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-datasheets 2.2 3 Overview 3.
English 2 Battery compartment The battery compartment holds the battery. 3 Cover The cover is the placeholder for a Smart Connector 2 A. 4 Air filter The air filter filters the air entering the engine. 5 Control handle The control handle is used for operating, holding and controlling the brushcutter. 6 Trigger The trigger switches the brushcutter on and off. 7 Trigger lockout The trigger lockout unlocks the trigger. 8 Release slide The release slide switches on the brushcutter and selects the power level.
English 4 Safety Precautions 3 Brush knife Cuts brushwood. This icon shows the rated speed of the cutting attachment. 4 Line Limiting Blade Trims surplus mowing line to correct length. LWA 5 Skirt Extends universal deflector for use with a mowing head. 6 Transport Guard Helps protect user from contact with metal cutting attachments. The information next to the symbol indicates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specification.
English 4 Safety Precautions Wear work gloves. 4.1.2 Deflector for mowing heads Meanings of warning signs and labels on the deflector for mowing heads: Use this deflector for mowing heads. Observe the safety notices on kickback and take the necessary precautions. Do not use this deflector for grass cutting blades. Observe the safety advice concerning flying objects and associated measures. 15m (50ft) Do nit use this deflector for brush knives. Maintain a safety distance.
English 4 Safety Precautions WARNING Use use this deflector for brush knives. Use this deflector for shredder blades. Do not use this deflector for circular saw blades. ￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the brushcutter by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged. ► Use the brushcutter with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.
English 4 Safety Precautions 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 and battery. – The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a trade under supervision in accordance with national rules and regulations.
English 4 Safety Precautions 4.5 4.5.1 Work Area and Surroundings ► Protect the battery from heat and fire. ► Do not throw the battery into a fire. Brushcutter WARNING ► Use and store the battery at temperatures between - 10 °C and + 50 °C. ￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the brushcutter or flying debris. This may result in serious injury to bystanders, children and animals and damage to property.
English 4 Safety Precautions 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: Clean the brushcutter. ► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter. Exception: Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment and deflector recommended in this user manual.
English 4 Safety Precautions WARNING ￭ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the metal cutting attachment may come off and be thrown at high speed. They may cause serious injury to persons. ► Never work with a damaged metal cutting attachment or damaged mounting hardware. ► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly. ► Deburr the cutting edges with a file. ► Have the metal cutting attachment balanced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. 4.8 Reactive Forces ￭ Trimmer vibrations may occur during operation. 0000-GXX-3025-A1 ► Wear gloves. ► Take regular breaks. ► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical advice.
English 4 Safety Precautions 4.9 4.9.1 Transporting Brushcutter WARNING ￭ The gear housing can get hot during operation. There is a risk of burn injuries. ► Do not touch a hot gear housing. ￭ The brushcutter may tilt over or shift during transport. Persons may be injured or property damaged. ► Remove the battery. ► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the transport guard. 4.10 Storing 4.10.
English 5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation ► Use and store the battery at temperatures between 10°C and +50°C. 4.11 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.
English 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs 6.1 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. ► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers. 6.
English 7 Assembling the Trimmer ► Insert screws (8) and tighten. 1 2 7.3 3 Mounting and Removing the Deflector 7.3.1 Mounting the guard ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. 0000-GXX-3083-A2 4 5 6 7 ► ► ► ► ► 7.2 Mounting the Barrier Bar ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. 3 1 2 0000-GXX-3027-A0 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).
English 7 Assembling the Trimmer Fitting and Removing the Skirt 7.5 7.4.1 Fitting the Skirt ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head 7.5.1 Mounting the Mowing Head ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. 1 1 2 3 2 ► Slide the guide slot in the skirt (2) onto the universal deflector (1) – it must snap into position. ► Push the line limiting blade (3) into the slot in the skirt (2). ► Insert and tighten down the screw (4) firmly. 7.4.
English Removing and Installing Metal Cutting Attachment ► Rotate the metal cutting attachment (4) counterclockwise until the stop pin (7) engages in position. The shaft (6) is now blocked. 7.6.1 Mounting the Metal Cutting Attachment ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. ► Fit the nut (1) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. ► Remove the stop pin (7). 7.6.2 1 ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery.
English 8 Adjusting Trimmer for User 8.2 8.3 Balancing the Brushcutter 0000-GXX-3585-A0 ► 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 carrying ring. – If you are using a mowing head: a = no more than 30 cm – If you are using a metal cutting attachment: a = no more than 25 cm ► Tighten down the screws (2) so that the loop handle (1) cannot be rotated on the shaft.
English 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery 2 2 ► Press both locking levers (1). The battery (2) is released and can be removed. ► Loosen the screw (3). ► Move the carrying ring (2) up or down the shaft until a correct balanced position is reached. ► Fully tighten the screw (3). 10 Switching the Trimmer On/Off 9 Removing and Fitting the Battery 9.1 10.1 Switching the Brushcutter ON ► Hold the brushcutter firmly with your right hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
English 11 Testing the Trimmer and Battery ► Squeeze and hold the trigger (3) with your index finger. The brushcutter accelerates and the cutting attachment rotates. The further the trigger (3) is depressed, the faster the rotation of the cutting attachment. At power level 3, the brushcutter identifies the cutting attachment used and automatically sets the maximum speed. The LEDs continue flashing for 5 seconds after the trigger (3) and trigger lockout (1) are released after switch-on.
English 12 Operating the Trimmer ► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabiner (1). The selected power level affects the battery’s runtime. The lower the power level, the longer the runtime. If you are using a mowing head: 2 ► Hold the brushcutter firmly with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle. ► Hold the brushcutter with your other hand on the loop handle – wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
English 13 After Finishing Work B 0000-GXX-4606-A1 A Mowing with a mowing head (A) ► Mow with the left-hand side on the metal cutting attachment. ► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner. ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. ► Pull out the mowing lines by hand. ► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to required length: Replace the mowing lines. The spool is empty. 12.4 Adjusting Nylon Line 12.4.
English 14 Transporting 14.1 Transporting the brushcutter ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. ► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the matching transport guard. Carrying the brushcutter ► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attachment behind you. Transporting the brushcutter in the car ► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover and movement. 14.2 Transporting the Battery ► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
English 17 Maintenance ► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment with a damp cloth or a soft brush. 17 Maintenance 16.3 Cleaning the Air Filter 17.1 Maintenance intervals ► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery. Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance intervals: 2 After every 50 hours of operation ► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
English 18 Repairing 17.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting attachments requires a lot of practice. STIHL recommends you have metal cutting attachments resharpened and balanced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment as described in the instructions and on the packaging supplied with the cutting attachment you are using. 18 Repairing 18.
English 19 Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting 19.1 Troubleshooting Brushcutter or Battery Fault LEDs on the battery The brushcutter does 1 LED flashing not start when green. switched on. 1 LED emits red light. Cause Remedy State of charge of the battery is too low. ► Recharge the battery fully as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers. The battery is too warm or ► too cold. ► 3 LEDs flash red. The brushcutter has a ► malfunction. ► ► ► ► 3 LEDs light up red.
English Fault The runtime of the brushcutter is too short. The power levels cannot be set. 28 19 Troubleshooting LEDs on the battery Cause Remedy There is an electrical fault. ► ► The battery is not fully ► charged. The battery life has been exceeded. The trigger is depressed and the brushcutter switched on. Remove battery and reinsert it. Switch on the brushcutter. Recharge the battery fully as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers. ► Replace battery.
English 20 Specifications 20 Specifications – Left handle: 3.7 m/s² Using with a metal cutting attachment 20.1 STIHL FSA 135 R Brushcutters – Permitted batteries: – STIHL AP – STIHL AR – Weight without battery, cutting attachment and guard: 4.6 kg – Length without cutting attachment: 1885 mm The running time is shown at www.stihl.com/battery-life. 20.
English 21 Combinations of Cutting Attachments, Deflectors and Carrying Systems 21 Combinations of Cutting Attachments, Deflectors and Carrying Systems 21.1 Combinations of Cutting Attachments, Deflectors and Carrying Systems Cutting attachment Mowing head with 2.
English 22 Spare Parts and Accessories STIHL AR battery together with the support cushion Battery belt with attached “AP belt bag with connecting cable” together with the shoulder strap Battery belt with strap and attached “AP belt bag with connecting cable” together with the support cushion Carrying system with built-in “AP belt bag with connecting cable” together with the support cushion 22 Spare Parts and Accessories 22.
English 24 EC Declaration of Conformity The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung. The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter. Waiblingen, 01.09.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG pp Dr.
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