Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
Remove, clean and inspect the
N
cutting attachment.
If the KombiTool is removed from
N
the KombiEngine and stored
separately: Fit the protective cap on
the drive tube to avoid dirt getting
into the coupling.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
N
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
FSB-KM
Maintaining the Mowing
Head
Placing power tool on the ground
Switch off the engine.
N
Lay your trimmer on its back with
N
the loop handle and shroud pointing
down and the output shaft facing up.
Replacing Nylon Line
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
The nylon mowing line is referred to as
"nylon line" or "line" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
nylon line. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
If necessary, remove the mowing
N
head.
Adjusting Nylon Line
STIHL AutoCut
2
1
Hold the rotating mowing head
N
above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 3 cm (1.2 in) of
fresh line is advanced.
The blade (1) on the deflector (2)
N
trims surplus line to the correct
length – avoid tapping 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 (1 in).
If the line is shorter than 2.5 cm (1 in):
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before adjusting the nylon
mowing line by hand.
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