FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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Balancing
N After resharpening about 5 times, 
check the cutting attachment for 
out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer 
– see “Special Accessories” – or 
have it checked by a dealer and re-
balanced as necessary – STIHL 
recommends a STIHL servicing 
dealer.
Placing power tool on the ground
N Shut off the engine.
N Lay your power tool on its back so 
that the cutting attachment 
mounting face is pointing 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 SuperCut
Fresh line is advanced automatically if 
the remaining line is at least 6 cm 
(2 1/2 in) long. The blade on the 
deflector trims overlong lines to the 
correct length.
STIHL AutoCut
N With the engine running, hold the 
rotating mowing head above the 
grass surface.
N Tap it on the ground once – fresh 
line is advanced and the blade on 
the deflector trims it to the right 
length.
Fresh line is advanced every time the 
mowing head is tapped on the ground. 
For this reason observe the mowing 
head's cutting performance during 
operation. If the mowing head is tapped 
on the ground too often, the line limiter 
blade will unnecessarily cut off unused 
lengths of nylon line.
Line feed operates only if both lines are 
still at least 2.5cm(1in) long.
STIHL TrimCut
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut 
off the engine before adjusting the nylon 
line by hand.
N Pull the spool up – rotate it about 1/6 
turn counterclockwise until it 
engages – and allow it to spring 
back.
N Pull ends of the lines outward.
Maintaining the Mowing 
Head