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8
2
7
5
6
Slip the mowing head (2) over the
N
shaft (5) and engage hex recess (7)
on the external hexagon (6).
Fit the cap (8) on the mowing head
N
– screw it clockwise on to the shaft
as far as stop and tighten it down
firmly.
38
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
8
2
9
Slip the mowing head (2) on to the
N
shaft – as AutoCut 5-2.
Turn the spool (9) clockwise until
N
the two arrow heads line up –
secure the spool in this position.
Insert the cap (8) in the spool, press
N
it down as far as stop and turn it
clockwise at the same time.
Turn the cap until you feel
N
resistance and then tighten it down
firmly by hand.
Remove the mowing head.
Hold the mowing head steady.
N
Unscrew the cap counterclockwise.
N
Mounting Depth Wheel
The depth wheel is included in the scope
of supply or is available as a special
accessory.
It limits the working range of the mowing
line.
It helps reduce the risk of the
–
rotating mowing line causing
damage (e.g. tree bark).
It maintains the correct ground
–
clearance when edging.
2
B
C
A
3
1
The depth wheel (1) can be locked in
three different positions (A, B or C) on
the support (2). This allows the reach of
the mowing line to be varied.
A
Working range of mowing line
extends beyond the outside
diameter of the depth wheel, e.g. for
lawn edging.
B
Working range of mowing line
extends up to outside diameter of
depth wheel.
C
Working range of mowing line does
not reach as far as outside diameter
of depth wheel, e.g. for mowing
around trees.
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