Mounting And Removing A Metal Cutting; Attachment - Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual

11 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
NOTICE
Using the trimmer with overly long trimmer line increases the
load on the motor and reduces its operating speed. This may
result in overheating and damage to important components.
NOTICE
After mounting or removing the cutting attachment, always
remove the stop pin used to block the drive shaft.
11.5.2 Removing a Mowing Head
Mowing heads other than FixCut 31-2
To remove a mowing head:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
► Block the rotation of the drive shaft with the stop pin.
► Position the unit so that you are facing the underside of
the deflector and the drive shaft is facing upwards.
► Unscrew the mowing head by turning it clockwise.
► Remove the thrust plate.
► Remove the stop pin from the hole in the gearbox.
FixCut 31-2 Mowing Head
To remove the FixCut 31-2 mowing head:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
► Block the rotation of the drive shaft with the stop pin.
► Position the unit so that you are facing the underside of
the deflector and the drive shaft is facing upwards.
► Unscrew the nut by turning it clockwise.
► Remove the thrust washer.
► Remove the mowing head.
► Remove the thrust plate.
► Remove the stop pin from the hole in the gearbox.
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11.6 Mounting and Removing a Metal Cutting

Attachment

11.6.1 Mounting a Metal Cutting Attachment
WARNING
Grass blades and brush knives have many sharp cutting
edges. If they contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the
metal cutting attachment is not moving. Always wear heavy-
duty work gloves when mounting or otherwise handling a
metal cutting attachment, @ 5.5.
WARNING
A metal cutting attachment that is damaged or loose may
vibrate, crack, break or come off the unit, which may result
in serious or fatal injury or property damage. Make sure the
metal cutting attachment is properly tightened and in good
condition before starting work, @ 5.7.4.
To mount a metal cutting attachment:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
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