STIHL 36-2 AutoCut Mowing Head Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
STIHL

STIHL 36-2 AutoCut Mowing Head

Product Information

Product Name: AutoCut 36-2, 46-2, 56-2
Manufacturer : STIHL
Model Number: 0457-363-0117-B VA1.B22 Product

Usage Instructions

  1. This product is only compatible with STIHL trimmers. Please check your trimmer manual for compatibility.
  2. It is recommended to use original STIHL replacement parts and accessories.
  3. Read and follow all safety precautions mentioned in the manual for your trimmer. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injuries.
  4. To reduce the risk of injury to the operator, never operate the trimmer without a properly configured and mounted deflector. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters (50 feet) away.
  5. Always wear goggles or close-fitting protective glasses with adequate side protection that are impact-rated and marked as complying with ANSI Z87.1 (US), EN 166 (Europe), or your nationalstandard to reduce the risk of eye injury.
  6. Wear sound barriers such as ear plugs or ear muffs to reduce the risk of hearing damage.
  7. Before starting work and at regular short intervals, check the condition of the trimmer and mowing head to ensure they are not cracked, damaged, or worn out. A cracked, damaged, or worn-out mowing head may shatter at high speeds and cause serious or fatal injuries.
  8. Some STIHL mowing heads have a metal core. Avoid using a mowing head with a metal core around dry vegetation or brush when there is a risk of fire or wildfire as high-speed contact with rock or other hard objects may create sparks that can ignite flammable materials.
  9. To increase the useful life of mowing lines, keep them in a water bath between 12 and 24 hours before use.
  10. Save these instructions for future reference.
    Please note that the provided text-extract from the user manual is incomplete, and the product usage instructions may not cover all possible scenarios. For complete and accurate instructions, please refer to the original user manual provided by the manufacturer.

Installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only for use with STIHL trimmers. Check trimmer manual for compatibility. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts and accessories.
WARNING

Read and follow all safety precautions in manual for your trimmer. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury!
Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
To reduce risk of injury to operator, never operate a trimmer without a properly configured and mounted deflector. Keep bystand‐ ers at least 15 m (50 ft.) away.
To reduce risk of eye injury, always wear goggles or close-fitting protective glasses with ade‐ quate side protection that are impact-rated and marked as complying with ANSI Z87.1 (US), EN 166 (Europe) or your national standard.

  • To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear muffs).
  • A cracked, damaged or worn out mowing head may shatter at high speeds and cause serious or fatal injury. To reduce risk of injury from broken parts, check condition of trimmer and mowing head before starting work and at regular short intervals thereafter.
  • Some STIHL mowing heads have a metal core. High-speed contact with rock or other hard objects may create sparks, which can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Flammable materials include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use a mowing head with a metal core around dry vegetation or brush.
  • Keep mowing lines in a water bath between 12 hours and 24 hours before use to increase their useful life.
    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

References

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