Stihl FS 40 C-E User Manual

FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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N Hold the mowing head steady.
N Rotate the spool counterclockwise
until the shortest line is about 4 in
(10 cm).
N If necessary, cut the longer line to a
length of about 4 in (10 cm).
The mowing head is now full.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the parts concerned or install a
new mowing head.
Preparations
N Shut off the engine.
N Put the machine on the ground with
the mowing head facing up.
Removing remaining nylon line
N Open the mowing head – hold it
steady with one hand.
N Turn the cap (1) counterclockwise.
N Disengage the spool (2), take it out
of the mowing head and remove the
remaining line.
Winding line onto spool
A prewound spool (special accessory)
may be used as an alternative to the
following procedure.
N Use green-coded nylon line with a
diameter of 0.08 in (2.0 mm).
N Cut two 10ft (3 m) lengths of nylon
line from the reel (special
accessory).
N Insert the ends of each line (3) in the
holes (4) in the spool.
N Bend the ends of the lines over the
edge of the holes to form a hook.
681BA024 KN
Schnur/LINE 2
Schnur/LINE 1
681BA008 KN
1
2
681BA009 KN
4
3
3

Stihl FS 40 C-E Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 40 C-E
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English