Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 25

5
Straighten out the nylon lines and
N
wind them tightly on to the spool –
one nylon line in each chamber.
Engage the ends of the lines in the
N
notches (2).
Assembling the mowing head
NOTICE
Check that the spring is installed (see
"Mounting the Mowing Head").
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
5
6
Thread the ends of the lines (6)
N
through the sleeves (7) and push
the spool (2) into the head so that it
snaps into position.
The nylon lines must disengage from the
notches (5) as the spool is pushed into
position.
Pull out the ends of the lines as far
N
as stop.
Mount the mowing head on the
N
machine.
Replacing Cutting Blades
STIHL PolyCut
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before installing new cutting
blades.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
2
The thermoplastic cutting blades are
referred to as "blades" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
blades. Keep the instructions for the
6
mowing head in a safe place.
7
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before installing the
blades.
Remove the mowing head.
N
Replace blades as shown in the
N
illustrated instructions.
Mount the mowing head on the
N
machine.
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