Fitting The Full Harness; Balancing The Machine - Stihl FS 160 Instruction Manual

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12 Fitting the Full Harness

12.1 Full Harness
► Put on the full harness (1).
► Adjust the length of the strap so that the cara‐
biner (2) is about a hand's width below your
right hip.
12.1.1 FS 160
2
3
4
80
1
► Attach the carabiner (2) to the carrying ring (3)
on the drive tube.
► Loosen the screw (4).
► Move carrying ring as required on the drive
tube – see "Balancing the Machine".
► Adjust the length of the strap so that the cara‐
biner (2) is about a hand's width below your
right hip.
► Tighten down the screw (4) firmly.
12.1.2 FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
2
5
► Attach the carabiner (2) to the perforated
strip (5).
► Determine correct attachment point – see "Bal‐
ancing the Machine".
12.1.3 Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off in the
event of imminent danger. Practice removing and
putting down the machine as you would in an
emergency. To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
Practice quickly opening the locks, removing the
straps from your shoulders and disconnecting
the carabiner (spring hook).

13 Balancing the Machine

The machine is balanced differently depending
on the attached cutting tool.
12 Fitting the Full Harness
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