Stihl FS 80 Instruction Manual page 33

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: Loosen the screw (3).
Balancing the unit
The unit is balanced differently,
depending on the cutting tool used.
Proceed as follows until the conditions
specified under "Floating positions"
have been met:
: Adjust the carrying ring – tighten the
screw moderately – let the unit go
until it is balanced – then check the
floating position.
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Floating positions
A Mowing tools
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades
and brush knife should just touch
the ground.
B Circular saw blades
should "hover" about 20 cm (8")
above the ground.
When the correct floating position has
been reached:
: Tighten down the screw on the
carrying ring.
A
B
Detaching the unit from the
shoulder strap
Depending on the type of hook used:
: Press the bar on the spring hook (1)
and pull the carrying ring (2) out of
the hook
FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R