FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
English
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N Screw the mowing head 
counterclockwise on to the shaft (1) 
as far as stop.
N Block the shaft.
N Tighten down the mowing head 
firmly.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
Removing the Mowing Head
N Block the shaft.
N Unscrew the mowing head 
clockwise.
Fitting Mowing Head without Screw 
Mounting
Keep the instruction leaflet for the 
mowing head in a safe place.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2
N Fit the spring (1) in the mowing 
head (2).
N Wind the mowing line  (3) on to the 
spool (4).
N Thread the nylon line through the 
sleeves and fit the spool in the head.
The individual steps are described in the 
instruction sheet supplied.
N Slip the mowing head (2) over the 
shaft (5) and engage hex recess (7) 
on the external hexagon (6).
N Fit the cap (8) on the mowing head 
– screw it clockwise on to the shaft 
as far as stop and tighten it down 
firmly.