Balancing The Brushcutter - Stihl FS 120 Instruction Manual

English / AUS
Full harness
: Put on the full harness (1).
: Adjust length until the spring hook
(2) is about a hand's width below
your right hip.
: Balance the brushcutter.
The use of the harness is described in
chapter "Approved Combinations of
Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and
Harness".
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Balancing the Brushcutter

The type and style of harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
market.
Attaching the Unit to the Shoulder
Strap
: Attach the spring hook (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
: 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.
FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R