FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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Placing power tool on the ground
N Switch off the engine.
N Lay your trimmer on its back with
the loop handle and shroud pointing
down and the output shaft facing up.
Thrust plate
The thrust plate is shipped with the
PolyCut 6-3 and FixCut 5-2. It is only
required for these mowing heads.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2 mowing head,
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2 mowing head
N Pull the thrust plate (1), if fitted, off
the shaft (2).
STIHL PolyCut 6-3 mowing head,
STIHL FixCut 5-2 mowing head
N Slip the thrust plate (1) over the
shaft (2) and engage the hex
recess (3) on the external
hexagon (4).
Block the shaft.
N To block the shaft, insert a suitable
tool (5) through the holes (6) in the
deflector and thrust plate – turn the
thrust plate back and forth if
necessary.
Fitting Mowing Head with Screw
Mounting
Keep the instruction leaflet for the
mowing head in a safe place.
Mounting the Cutting
Attachment