Stihl FS 40 C User Manual

FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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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 2.0 mm.
N Cut two 3 m lengths of line from the
replacement 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.
N Straighten out the nylon lines and
wind them tightly on to the spool –
one nylon line in each chamber.
N Engage the ends of the lines in the
notches (5).
Assembling the mowing head
681BA008 KN
1
2
681BA009 KN
4
3
3
Check that the spring is installed
(see "Mounting the Cutting
Attachment").
681BA010 KN
5
5

Stihl FS 40 C Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	27.2 cc
Sound Power Level	107 dB(A)
Shaft Type	Curved
Weight	4.4 kg
Drive Type	Flexible Shaft
Power Output	0.8 kW
Cutting Swath	23 cm