Instruction Manual

► Slide the handle to the required position.
► Tighten down the screw with the combination
wrench so that the handle cannot be rotated
on the drive tube.
5 Mounting the Deflector
1
2
232BA066 KN
► Push the deflector (1) over the clamp (2) as far
as stop.
4
232BA067 KN
3
► Insert the nut (3) in the hex recess in the
deflector – make sure the holes line up.
► Insert the screw (4) and tighten it down firmly.
6 Mounting the Cutting
Attachment
6.1 Placing power tool on the
ground
546BA016 KN
► Switch off the engine.
► Lay your trimmer on its back with the loop
handle and shroud pointing down and the out‐
put shaft facing up.
6.2 Thrust Plate
232BA033 KN
1
2
3
4
The thrust plate (1) is shipped with the Duro‐
Cut 5‑2 and PolyCut 6‑3. It is only required for
these mowing heads.
STIHL AutoCut 5-2 mowing head, STIHL Auto‐
Cut C 5-2 mowing head
► Pull the thrust plate (1), if fitted, off the shaft
(2).
STIHL PolyCut 5‑2 mowing head, STIHL Fix‐
Cut 6‑3 mowing head
► Slip the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2) and
engage the hex recess (3) on the external
hexagon (4).
5 Mounting the Deflector English
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