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FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
Always inspect the mowing head for 
signs of wear before replacing the nylon 
line.
If there are signs of serious wear, 
install a completely new mowing 
head.
Preparations
: Switch off the machine.
: Lay your trimmer on its back with 
the mowing head facing up.
Removing Remaining Nylon Line
In normal operation, the line in the 
mowing head is used up almost 
completely.
Disassembling the mowing head
To remove the remaining line:
: Hold the mowing head steady and 
rotate the cap (1) counterclockwise 
until it can be removed.
: Pull the spool (2) out of the mowing 
head (3) and remove the remaining 
line.
Assembling the mowing head
: Fit the empty spool in the mowing 
head.
If the spring (4) has popped out, 
push it into the spool (2) until it 
engages in position with an audible 
click.
: Mount the mowing head – see 
chapter on “Mounting the Mowing 
Head”.
Replacing the Nylon Line
Schnur/LINE  1
681BA021 KN
1
2
3
Schnur/LINE  1
681BA022 KN
2
4