Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual page 26

English
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The connecting cord can run through the
guides on the shoulder strap (Illustration A) or
along the back plate (Illustration B). Secure the
connecting cord to the backpack with the hook
and eye fasteners (1) on the right side of the
operator's body, where the chain saw is held and
controlled. Do not allow the connecting cord to
swing across your body or hang at your side.
C
The length of the connecting cord can be adjus‐
ted by making a loop around the top (Illustra‐
tion C) or on the side (Illustration D) of the back‐
pack battery.
► Position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with proper working
technique or your ability to maintain control of
the chain saw.
14.2 Putting on the Harness
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury, the oper‐
ator must be able to remove the backpack bat‐
tery quickly in the event of an emergency. In
an emergency, open and remove the waist
belt and chest strap quickly before dropping
the battery to the ground.
To ensure a proper fit:
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14 STIHL AR Backpack Battery
► Put the backpack battery on your back.
► Fasten and adjust the waist belt (2) so that it
rests comfortably but securely on your hips.
► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that
it fits comfortably but securely across your
chest.
3
► Adjust the harness straps so that the back
padding fits firmly and securely against your
back.
► Thread the end of the waist belt through the
loop (3).
► To remove the harness, open the quick-
release fasteners on the waist belt and chest
strap and loosen the harness straps by lifting
the sliding adjusters.
To help reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an emergency, practice quickly opening the fas‐
teners on the waist belt and chest strap, loosen‐
ing the shoulder straps and removing the battery.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage, ease the battery to the
ground when practicing. Do not allow the bat‐
tery to drop to the ground and do not throw it.
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