Stihl FS 38 Instruction Manual page 10

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Cutting Attachments and Deflectors
For safety reasons only the
combinations of cutting attachment,
deflector, handle and shoulder strap
approved in the model-specific
instruction manual may be used.
Only mowing heads may be used on
trimmers with a curved drive tube and
loop handle.
Symbols on Deflectors
An arrow shows the direction of rotation
of the cutting attachments.
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Mowing Head with Nylon Lines
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging
and trimming around fence posts, trees,
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, never use
steel wire in place of the nylon cutting
line.
STIHL PolyCut 6-3 Mowing Head with
Polymer Blades
1
2
For mowing unobstructed edges of
meadows (without posts, fences, trees
or similar obstacles).
It is important to follow the maintenance
instructions for the Polycut mowing
head.
Check the wear limit marks!
Wear limit marks are integrated in the
base of the PolyCut.
Do not continue using the PolyCut 6-3 if
one of the circular holes (1; arrow)
becomes visible or if the projecting rim
(2; arrow) has worn away. Install a new
mowing head.
FS 38