Fitting The Harness - Stihl FH Instruction Manual

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11
: When the end of the drive tube is no
longer visible in the slot (11), push
the gearbox fully home as far as
stop.
: Insert clamp screws as far as stop.
: Line up the gearbox (10) on the
drive tube so that the machine
support on the powerhead points
down and the blades are horizontal.
: Tighten down the clamp screws
firmly.
12
A
Adjust Handle Position on
Machines with Loop Handle:
: Loosen screws on loop handle.
: Line up the loop handle (4) and
move it to the most comfortable
position for the user and the
application.
Distance A must not be more than
21" (55 cm), about 14" (35 cm) is
recommended.
: Tighten down screws on loop
handle firmly.

Fitting the Harness

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Shoulder Strap
: Put on the shoulder strap (1).
: With the power scythe attached,
adjust length of strap until the spring
hook (3) is at the same height as
your right hip.
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