After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl FS 261 Instruction Manual

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► Dip the metal cutting attachment into the
thicket from above.
► Do not lift metal cutting tool above waist
height.
11.6 Saws with a circular saw blade
► Support the left side of the deflector against
the stem.
► Cut through the stem at full speed.
► A safety distance of at least 2 tree lengths to
the next work area.
11.7 Adjusting Nylon Line
11.7.1 Line Feed on AutoCut Mowing Head
► Tap the rotating mowing head on the ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector trims the
mowing lines to the correct length.
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Automatic feed does not operate if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Shut off the engine.
► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head
and hold it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines (2).
► If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to
the required length: Replace the spool (1) or
the mowing lines (2).
The spool is empty.
11.7.2 Line Feed on SuperCut Mowing
Heads
Mowing lines are adjusted automatically. The line
limiting blade in the deflector trims the mowing
lines to the correct length.
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Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 40 mm.
► Shut off the engine.
► Pull out the mowing lines.
► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to
required length: Replace nylon line.
The spool is empty.

12 After Finishing Work

12.1 When Work is Finished
► Shut off the engine.
► Allow trimmer to cool down.
► If the brushcutter is wet: Allow the brushcutter
to dry.
► Clean the brushcutter.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Trimmer
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
Carrying the trimmer
► Carry the trimmer properly balanced by the
drive tube with the cutting attachment behind
you.
Transporting the trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the trimmer to prevent turnover and
movement.

14 Storing

14.1 Storing the Brushcutter
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
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► Loosen the wing screw (1) and unscrew it until
the handlebar (2) can be rotated.
► Turn the handlebar (2) clockwise through 90°
and fold it down.
12 After Finishing Work
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