Instruction Manual

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English / USA
FS 45, FS 46
Assembling the mowing head
: Fit the empty spool in the mowing
head.
: If the spring (4) has popped out,
push it into the spool (2) until it
engages in position with an audible
click.
: Mount the mowing head as
described in chapter "Mounting
Cutting Tools" / "Mounting the
Mowing Head" / "STIHL AutoCut C
5-2“.
Winding Line onto Spool
: Use nylon line with a diameter of
0.080" (2.0 mm) (green).
: Cut two 6’ 6“ (2 m) lengths of line
from the replacement reel.**
: Rotate the spool (2) counter-
clockwise until the two arrow points
are in alignment.
: Push the straight end of each line
through one sleeve (5) in the
mowing head (3) until a noticeable
resistance – and then continue
pushing as far as stop.
** See "Special Accessories"
: Hold the mowing head steady.
: Rotate the spool counterclockwise
until the shortest line is about
4" (10 cm) long.
: If necessary, cut the longer line to a
length of about 4" (10 cm).
The mowing head is now full.
Schnur/LINE 1
681BA022 KN
2
4
Schnur/LINE 2
681BA023 KN
5
Schnur/LINE 1
3
3
2
681BA024 KN
Schnur/LINE 2
Schnur/LINE 1