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FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
English
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STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
N
Slip the mowing head (2) on to the
shaft – as AutoCut 5-2.
N
Turn the spool (9) clockwise until
the two arrow heads line up –
secure the spool in this position.
N
Insert the cap (8) in the spool, press
it down as far as stop and turn it
clockwise at the same time.
N
Turn the cap until you feel
resistance and then tighten it down
firmly by hand.
STIHL PolyCut 6-3
N
Fit the thrust plate on the shaft.
N
Insert the nut (10) in the mowing
head.
N
Screw the mowing head (11)
clockwise on to the shaft (5) as far
as stop.
N
Block the shaft.
N
Tighten down the mowing head
firmly.
WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too
loose, fit a new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
STIHL FixCut 5-2
N
Slip the thrust plate (2) over the
shaft.
N
Place the mowing head on the
thrust plate (2).
WARNING
Collar (see arrows) must engage the
mowing head's mounting hole.
N
Push the thrust washer (3) over the
shaft (1) so it is seated on the base.
N
Block the shaft.
N
Use the combination wrench (5)
(special accessory) to screw the
mounting nut (4) on to the output
shaft and tighten it down firmly.
WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too
loose, fit a new one.
9
681BA018 KN
Schnur/LINE 2
Schnur/LINE 1
2
8
11
5
681BA019 KN
10
3
1
2
4
232BA074 KN
5