Stihl FS 40 C User Manual

FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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Assembling the mowing head
N Fit the empty spool in the mowing
head.
If the spring (4) has popped out,
N push it into the spool (2) until it
engages in position with an audible
click.
N Mount the mowing head – see
"Mounting the Cutting Attachment".
Winding Line onto Spool
N Use green-coded nylon line with a
diameter of 2.0 mm.
N Cut two 2 m lengths of line from the
replacement reel (special
accessory).
N Rotate the spool (2)
counterclockwise until the two arrow
points are in alignment.
N Push the straight end of each line
through one sleeve (5) in the
mowing head (3) until you feel a
noticeable resistance – and then
continue pushing as far as stop.
N Hold the mowing head steady.
N Rotate the spool counterclockwise
until the shortest line is about
10 cm.
N If necessary, cut the longer line to a
length of about 10 cm.
The mowing head is now full.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
Preparations
N Shut off the engine.
N Put the machine on the ground with
the mowing head facing up.
Schnur/LINE 1
681BA022 KN
2
4
Schnur/LINE 2
681BA023 KN
5
Schnur/LINE 1
3
3
2
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the parts concerned or
install a new mowing head.
681BA024 KN
Schnur/LINE 2
Schnur/LINE 1

Stihl FS 40 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 40 C
Category	Trimmer
Language	English