Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 46

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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.
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Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the parts concerned or
install a new mowing head.
Preparations
N
Stop the engine
N
Put the machine on the ground with
the mowing head facing up.
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Removing Remaining Nylon Line
1
2
N
Open the mowing head – hold it
steady with one hand.
N
Turn the cap (1) counterclockwise.
N
Disengage the spool (2), take it out
of the mowing head and remove the
remaining line.
Winding Line onto Spool
A prewound spool (special accessory)
may be used as an alternative to the
following procedure.
3
4
3
N
Use green-coded nylon line with a
diameter of 2.0 mm.
N
Cut two 3 m lengths of line from the
replacement reel (special
accessory).
N
Insert the ends of each line (3) in the
holes (4) in the spool.
N
Bend the ends of the lines over the
edge of the holes to form a hook.
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