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Question posted by dalexander59 on August 26th, 2014

Mowing Head Won't Stay On The Shaft

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 5

... of personal injury, make sure that is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) FS models with an "R" on the nameplate were originally configured (at the ... a description of the controls and the function of the parts of the power tool FS 45, FS 46 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Warning! When it...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

...the fuel system is damaged. In case of injury from your instruction manual.) 389BA019 KN FS 45, FS 46 5 Wear long pants made of your body and the cutting attachment behind you. ...this power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it is subjected to the unit. Grip the shaft in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Warning! When...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

... a loose boot may cause the blade or head to your power tool for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) Replace damaged heads before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle ... return the cap to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual.) FS 45, FS 46 7 Never use of cap correctly positioned for additional information. Do not attach any...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

...control / stop work immediately. To reduce the risk of dust and other illnesses. Only mowing heads are approached. Before you start work practices, such as you are authorized. If the ...protective glasses. Control dust at regular short intervals with a loose cutting attachment. 10 FS 45, FS 46 Warning! Do not operate your STIHL dealer. The retaining nut may fling ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

...down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. FS 45, FS 46 11 If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always ...process in your power tool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. The muffler and other combustible materials while it where ...to idle or is limited to this screen will normally stay clean as a result of the various cutting attachments and ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

... important components (e.g. arrow) has worn away. Install a new mowing head. 002BA074 KN 002BA073 KN 12 FS 45, FS 46 Mowing heads are to be thrown at high speed toward the operator or ...bystanders. arrow) becomes visible or if the projecting rim (2; Using the unit with less risk of the lawn...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

...Contact your power tool if the muffler is a risk of your instruction manual. FS 45, FS 46 13 Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your instruction manual... for the laws or regulations relating to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Warning! Always press ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

... carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Never repair damaged or broken heads. Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the cutting attachment to come off and result in the instruction manual. 14 FS 45, FS 46 English Warning! The solid jet of water may cause parts...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

... in includes: - Cutting attachment - Based on the cutting attachment being used on this unit. Handle 6 Loop handle Harness 7 Shoulder strap may be used Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut C 5-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 5-2 3 STIHL PolyCut 6-3 4 STIHL FixCut 5-2 FS 45, FS 46 Warning! Approved Combinations of injury from thrown objects and contact with a curved drive tube. 15 Do not use .
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19

... shipped with the loop handle and shroud pointing down and the output shaft facing up. The thrust plate is only required for the mowing head in the instruction sheet supplied. FS 45, FS 46 17 STIHL PolyCut 6-3 mowing head, STIHL FixCut 5-2 mowing head N Slip the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2) and engage the hex recess (3) on to the spool (4). The individual...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20

... spool (9) clockwise until you feel resistance and then tighten it clockwise on to the shaft (5) as far as stop . see "Blocking the Shaft". screw it down the mowing head. secure the spool in the mowing head. Remove the locking pin. 18 FS 45, FS 46 as stop and tighten it down as far as stop and turn it down...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 21

... "Blocking the Shaft". see arrow) must engage the mowing head's mounting hole. FS 45, FS 46 19 STIHL FixCut 5-2 English Removing the mowing head N To block the shaft, insert a suitable tool (12) through the holes (13) in the deflector and thrust plate - turn the thrust plate back and forth if necessary. 5 4 3 1 2 N Slip the thrust plate (2) over the shaft (1) so it...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 22

... by hand. STIHL PolyCut, FixCut Refer to the correct length - Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the mowing head. This, in . (2.5 cm). Fuel with various ethanol contents. 20 FS 45, FS 46 it on the deflector (2) trims surplus line to the instructions supplied with a minimum octane rating of 50:1. tap it may be used in...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 28

.... N Warm up the engine for about 1/4 turn for adjustment If a nylon line mowing head is possible that the cutting attachment does not rotate. Aadjusting Idle Speed It is no ... (H) counterclockwise (richer), no further than stop, until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. 26 FS 45, FS 46 N Carry out the standard setting without disturbing the high speed screw (H). N Turn the low...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

... engine. N Run the engine until the carburetor is used up . STIHL AutoCut C 5-2 Always check the mowing head for signs of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in accordance with the mowing head facing up completely. 28 FS 45, FS 46 STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 31

..., N push it into the spool (2) until it can be removed. see "Mounting the Mowing Head". N Cut two 6ft 6in (2 m) lengths of the mowing head (3) and remove the remaining line. FS 45, FS 46 29 and then continue pushing as far as stop. N Mount the mowing head - N Rotate the spool (2) counterclockwise until it engages in position with a diameter of each...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 32

... holes to form a hook. 30 FS 45, FS 46 N Bend the ends of the lines over the edge of nylon line from the reel (special accessory). hold it out of wear before replacing the nylon line. N Insert the ends of serious wear, replace the parts concerned or install a new mowing head. N Rotate the spool counterclockwise...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 33

... disengage from the notches (5) as stop. N Pull out the ends of the lines as far as the spool is low on the machine. FS 45, FS 46 31 N Mount the mowing head on power, have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer 2 Maintenance Work 5 5 6 7 STIHL recommends that you have your dealer check the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 36

... Pump 12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 13 Starter Grip 14 Spark Plug Boot 15 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 16 Line Limiting Blade 17 Deflector 18 Mowing Head 19 Drive Tube # Serial Number 16 18 232BA076 KN 34 FS 45, FS 46
Product Instruction Manual - Page 37

...purposes. 19 Drive Tube Encloses and protects the drive shaft between loop handle and control handle. 3 Stop Switch...cutting attachment. 18 Mowing Head The cutting attachment, i.e. mowing head, for which keeps the line of the mowing head at the deflector ...hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine FS 45, FS 46 35 Definitions 1 Loop Handle For easy control of machine...

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