Storing The Machine; Maintaining The Mowing Head - Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual

16 Storing the Machine

Do not switch on the unit during this period
because you will otherwise prolong the required
cooling time.
Once the motor starts:
► Run the unit for about 15 seconds off load.
This helps cool the motor windings and con‐
siderably delays renewed tripping of the over‐
load cutout.
16 Storing the Machine
If not used for periods of about 30 days or longer
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
ventilation slots
► Take out the spool with mowing lines and
engage the ends of the lines in the spool's
notches. Clean and inspect the spool.
The resilience and service life of the mowing line
can be increased by storing it in a container filled
with water.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure loca‐
tion. Keep out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized persons
17 Maintaining the Mowing
Head
17.1 Placing Power Tool on the
Ground
► Switch off the power tool.
► Lay your trimmer on its back with the loop
handle facing down and the output shaft facing
up.
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17.2 Re-Adjusting the Mowing Line
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► hold the rotating mowing head above the
ground – tap it on the ground once – about
3 cm fresh line is advanced.
► The blade (1) on the deflector (2) trims surplus
mowing line to the correct length – avoid tap‐
ping the mowing head more than once at a
time!
Line feed operates only if both lines still have a
minimum length of 2.5 cm.
If the line is shorter than 2.5 cm:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the
engine before adjusting the nylon mowing line by
hand.
► Lay your trimmer on its back, make sure it is
secure.
► Press down the cap on the spool as far as
stop.
► Pull the ends of the lines out of the spool.
If the spool is empty, refill with mowing line
17.3 Replacing the Mowing Line
Always check the mowing head for wear before
replacing the mowing line.
WARNING
If signs of heavy wear are visible, the mowing
head must be completely replaced.
The mowing line is referred to as 'line' in the fol‐
lowing.
An illustrated guide to replacing lines is supplied
with the mowing head. So keep the instructions
for the mowing head in a safe place.
► Remove the mowing head if necessary
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