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FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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Harness / Strap
The harness is included in the scope of
supply or available as a special
accessory.
N
Use a shoulder strap.
N
With the engine running, attach the
machine to the shoulder strap.
Grass cutting blades, brush knives and
shredder blades must always be used in
combination with a full harness.
Circular saw blades must always be
used in combination with a full harness
with a quick-release system.
Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging
and trimming around trees, fence posts,
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
The mowing head comes with an
instruction leaflet. Refill the mowing
head with nylon line as described in the
instruction leaflet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury,
never use wire or metal-reinforced line in
place of the nylon line.
STIHL DuroCut
Check the wear limit marks!
If one of the wear limit marks imbedded
in the baseplate of the DuroCut
(exclamation marks) becomes visible,
do not continue using the mowing head
since it may otherwise be damaged.
Replace the worn baseplate.
The mowing head comes with
instruction leaflets. Equip the mowing
head only with nylon line as described in
the instruction leaflets.
WARNING
Never use wire in place of the nylon
mowing line – risk of injury.
STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with
Polymer Blades
For mowing unobstructed edges of
meadows (without posts, fences, trees
or similar obstacles).
Check the wear limit marks!
002BA364 KN
000BA015 KN
681BA209 KN