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English
FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81
: Screw the spool (5) clockwise until 
the two arrow points are in 
alignment – secure the spool in this 
position.
: Fit cap (6) in the spool, press it 
down as far as stop and rotate it 
clockwise at the same time.
: Rotate cap as far as stop and 
tighten down by hand.
Mounting the STIHL AutoCut 5-2
Assembling the Mowing Head
: Fit the spring (1) in the head (2).
All other steps are described in the 
instruction sheet provided.
: Wind the nylon lines (3) onto the 
spool (4).
: Thread the ends of the nylon lines 
through the sleeves and place the 
spool in the head.
Mounting the Mowing Head
: Push the mowing head (2) over the 
shaft (5) and engage the hex recess 
(7) on the external hexagon (6).
: Place the cap (8) on the head – 
turn it clockwise as far as stop and 
then tighten it down firmly.
Keep instruction sheet for mowing 
head in a safe place.
5
282BA003 KN
Schnur/LINE  2
Schnur/LINE  1
2
6
1
232BA054 KN
2
3
4
3
6
5
238BA006 KN
7
2
8