Instruction manual

FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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N Insert the stop pin (7) in the bore (8)
in the gearhead as far as stop, apply
slight pressure.
N Rotate nut or cutting tool on the
shaft until the stop pin slips into
position and blocks the shaft.
Mounting the cutting attachment
WARNING
Use a deflector that matches the cutting
attachment – see "Mounting the
Deflector".
N Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head"
or "Mounting the Metal Cutting
Attachment".
Mounting the mowing head
Keep the instruction sheet for the
mowing head in a safe place.
STIHL SuperCut 20- 2
STIHL AutoCut 25-2
STIHL AutoCut 30-2
STIHL TrimCut 31-2
STIHL PolyCut 20-3
N Screw the mowing head
counterclockwise on to the shaft (1)
as far as stop.
N Block the shaft.
N Tighten down the mowing head
firmly.
NOTICE
Remove the stop pin used to block the
shaft.
Removing the mowing head
STIHL SuperCut 20-2
STIHL AutoCut 25-2
STIHL AutoCut 30-2
STIHL TrimCut 31-2
STIHL PolyCut 20-3
N Block the shaft.
N Unscrew the mowing head
clockwise.
NOTICE
Remove the stop pin used to block the
shaft.
Adjusting nylon line
The instruction sheet supplied with the
mowing head contains a detailed
description.
STIHL SuperCut
Fresh line is advanced automatically if
the remaining line is at least 6 cm
(2.4 in) long. The blade on the deflector
trims overlong lines to the correct length.
STIHL AutoCut
N Hold the rotating mowing head
above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 3 cm (1.2 in) of
fresh line is advanced.
The blade on the deflector 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).
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002BA385 KN