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English
FS 45, FS 46
Always inspect the mowing head for
signs of wear before fitting replacement
nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the parts concerned or
install a completely new mowing
head.
Preparing the Trimmer
:
Shut off the engine.
:
Lay your trimmer on its back with
the mowing head facing up.
Removing Remaining Nylon Line
:
Open the mowing head – hold it
steady with one hand and unscrew
the cap
(1)
counterclockwise.
:
Disengage the spool
(2)
, take it out
of the mowing head and remove the
remaining nylon line.
Winding Nylon Line Onto Spool
A prewound spool** may be
installed to save the following
procedure.
** see "Special Accessories"
:
Use green-coded nylon line with a
diameter of 2mm.
:
Cut two 3m lengths of nylon line
from the reel**.
:
Insert the end of each line
(3)
in the
holes
(4)
in the spool.
:
Bend the ends of the lines over the
edge of the holes to form a hook.
** see "Special Accessories"
Replacing the Nylon Line
STIHL AutoCut 5-2
681BA008 KN
1
2
681BA009 KN
4
3
3