Replacing The Nylon Line - Stihl FS 45 Instruction Manual

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Replacing the Nylon Line

STIHL AutoCut 5-2
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.
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2
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"
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4
3
: 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"
FS 45, FS 46