Fitting The Harness; Balancing The Machine - Stihl FS 56 Instruction Manual

Fitting the Harness

The type and style of the harness
depend on the market.
The use of the harness is described in
the chapter on "Approved Combinations
of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle
and Harness".
Shoulder strap
Put on the shoulder strap (1).
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Adjust the length of the strap so that
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the carabiner (2) is about a hand's
width below your right hip.
Balance the machine.
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FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
Full Harness
2
Put on the harness (1) and close the
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locking plate (3).
Adjust the length of the strap – with
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the machine attached, the
carabiner (2) must be about a
hand's width below your right hip.
Balance the machine – see
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"Balancing the Machine".

Balancing the Machine
The type and style of the harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
1
market.
The carrying ring is integrated in the
control handle on loop-handled units–
3
see "Main Parts". Loop-handled units do
not need to be balanced.
Attaching the unit to the harness
1
2
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
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carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
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