Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 32

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Winding line onto spool
3
2
3
5
Use green-coded nylon line with a
N
diameter of 2.0 mm (0.08 in).
Cut two 2 m (6ft 6in) lengths of
N
nylon line from the reel (special
accessory).
Rotate the spool (2)
N
counterclockwise until the two arrow
points are in alignment.
Push the straight end of each line
N
through one sleeve (5) in the
mowing head (3) until you feel a
noticeable resistance – and then
continue pushing as far as stop.
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Hold the mowing head steady.
N
Rotate the spool counterclockwise
N
until the shortest line is about 10 cm
(4 in).
If necessary, cut the longer line to a
N
length of about 10 cm (4 in).
The mowing head is now full.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2
Removing remaining nylon line
1
2
Open the mowing head – hold it
N
steady with one hand and turn the
cap (1) counterclockwise.
Disengage the spool (2), take it out
N
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.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C