How to Restring a Stihl FS 55 RC Trimmer
- 1). Disconnect the power source. Remove the power head cover by pressing on the tabs on the sides of the power head to unlatch the plastic catches holding it in place. Twist the inner spool located inside the open power head. Remove it from the outer hub and detach the plastic hook.
- 2). Cut two 6-foot lengths of 0.095-inch monofilament replacement line. Insert one line in the lower eyelet of the inner spool. Using the directional arrows on the inner spool as a guide, wind the replacement line around the inner spool. Insert the end of the line in the opening on the inner spool.
- 3). Repeat the process with the second length of line, winding it around the other compartment of the inner spool. Place the end of this line in the opposite slot on the inner spool.
- 4). Insert the reloaded inner spool in the power head. Remove the ends of the lines from their holding slots and insert them in the groove in the power head. Replace the spool hook and power head cover.
- 5). Adjust the ends of the new trimming lines by trimming them to a length of about 10 cm. Power up the unit.
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