FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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For periods of about 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N
Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Placing power tool on the ground
N
Switch off the engine.
N
Lay your trimmer on its back with
the loop handle and shroud pointing
down and the output shaft facing up.
Replacing Nylon Line
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
The nylon mowing line is referred to as
"nylon line" or "line" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
nylon line. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
N
If necessary, remove the mowing
head.
Adjusting Nylon Line
STIHL AutoCut
N
Hold the rotating mowing head
above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 3 cm (1.2 in) of
fresh line is advanced.
N
The blade (1) on the deflector (2)
trims surplus line to the correct
length – avoid tapping the mowing
head more than once at a time.
Line feed operates only if both lines still
have a minimum length of 2.5 cm (1 in).
If the line is shorter than 2.5 cm (1 in):
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before adjusting the
mowing line by hand.
Storing the Machine
Maintaining the Mowing
Head
546BA016 KN
1
232BA007 KN
2
