Stihl FS 500 Instruction Manual page 22

A
*
Grass Shield
: The grass shield may only be used
together with the 2.4 in (60 mm)
diameter thrust plate (A) and the
deflector for mowing heads.
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
FS 500, FS 550
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STIHL AutoCut
STIHL TrimCut
: Block the output shaft with the stop
pin.
: Screw cutting head
counterclockwise onto the output
shaft (7) and
Important: Remove the stop pin.
Removing the mowing head
: Block the output shaft.
: Unscrew the mowing head
clockwise.
English / USA
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6
STIHL PolyCut 40-3
: Block the output shaft with the stop
pin.
: Position the mowing head on the
shaft.
: Fit the 2.4 in (60 mm) diameter
thrust washer (6) –
convex side must face down.
: Screw on nut (4) counterclockwise
and tighten down firmly.
Important: Remove the stop pin.
Removing the mowing head
: Block the output shaft.
: Unscrew the nut clockwise.
If the mounting nut is too loose (cannot
be tightened properly), fit a new one.
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