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► Clean the brushcutter, deflector and cutting
attachment as described in this instruction
manual.
■ If the brushcutter, deflector and cutting attach‐
ment are not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
brushcutter, deflector, cutting attachment or
battery.
► If the brushcutter, deflector, or cutting
attachment require servicing or repairs:
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
5
Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
5.1
Preparing Trimmer for Opera‐
tion
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a
safe condition:
–
Trimmer and connecting cable, 4.6.1.
–
Deflector, 4.6.2.
–
► Mount the deflector, 6.1.
► Fit spool when using trimmer without fan‐
► Fit spool when using trimmer with fanwheel,
► Mount the loop handle, 6.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, 7.1.
► Adjust the loop handle, 7.3.
► Connect trimmer’s plug to an extension cable
and the extension cable’s plug to a convenient
wall outlet.
► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do
not use your trimmer and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
6
Assembling the Trimmer
6.1
Mounting the Deflector
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable’s coupling from trimmer’s plug.
1
3
2
2
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The line limiting blade (1) is already installed in
the deflector (2) and must not be removed.
► Push the deflector (2) into the guides on the
housing as far as stop.
The deflector (2) is tight against the housing.
► Insert and tighten down the screws (3) firmly.
The deflector (2) must not be removed again.
6.2
Mounting and Removing the
Mowing Head
6.2.1
Mounting the Mowing Head
Trimmer with fanwheel
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable’s coupling from trimmer’s plug.
1
1
2
3
2
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► Fit the fanwheel (2) on the shaft (3) with fan
blades facing down.
If the fanwheel is not fitted, the motor will not
be cooled properly and it will not be possible
to remove the mowing head.
► Hold fanwheel (2) steady with one hand.
► Fit the mowing head (1) on the shaft (3) and
screw it on counterclockwise.
Trimmer without fanwheel
The trimmer comes with the AutoCut 2-2 mowing
head already mounted. The spool can be fitted
by the user.
► Switch off the trimmer and disconnect exten‐
sion cable’s coupling from trimmer’s plug.
► Place spool in a container filled with water for
12 to 24 hours before installing.
This makes the nylon mowing lines supple.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
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