Stihl FS 251 R Notice D'emploi page 20

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► Insert the guide ridge on the bottom of the
deflector (1) into the groove on the skirt (2).
► Slide the skirt until it covers the entire bottom
of the deflector and clicks into place.
When the skirt is properly installed, it will cover
the pictogram embossed on the deflector indi‐
cating that use with mowing heads is prohibi‐
ted.
► Push the line limiting blade (3) into the guide
groove of the skirt.
► Insert and tighten the screw (4) until the line
limiting blade is securely in place.
8.4.2 Removing a Deflector
To remove a deflector:
► Shut off the engine,
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► Remove the screws (2).
► Remove the deflector (1).
To remove the skirt from the deflector:
► Insert the stop pin (2) in the hole in the skirt.
► Slide the skirt (1) off the guide ridge at the bot‐
tom of the deflector.
8.5 Mounting and Removing a
Mowing Head
8.5.1 Mounting a Mowing Head
WARNING
■ Use of wire or metal-reinforced line is not
authorized and could be extremely dangerous.
Use only the cutting attachments recommen‐
ded in this manual, in combination with the
recommended deflector,
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5.7.5.
8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
WARNING
■ A damaged or loose cutting attachment or
mowing head may vibrate, crack, break or
come off the trimmer / brushcutter, which may
result in serious or fatal injury or property dam‐
age. Make sure the mowing head and cutting
attachment are properly tightened and in good
condition before starting work,
To mount a mowing head:
► Shut off the engine,
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► Position the unit so that you are facing the
underside of the deflector and the drive shaft
is pointed upwards.
► Slip the thrust plate (2) onto the drive shaft (3),
keeping the side of the thrust plate with the
smaller diameter facing upwards toward the
mowing head (1).
► Insert the stop pin (4) in the hole in the gear‐
box and rotate the drive shaft until the stop pin
slips into position and blocks the rotation of
the drive shaft.
► By hand, screw the mowing head counter‐
clockwise onto the drive shaft while keeping
the stop pin inserted. The drive shaft must be
blocked with the stop pin to mount or remove
a cutting attachment.
► Continue screwing down the mowing head
until it is properly and securely tightened.
► Remove the stop pin from the hole in the gear‐
box.
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