Using Shoulder Harness - Echo SRM-2305U Operator's Manual

Using shoulder harness

ECHO trimmers and brushcutters are designed to fit a wide variety of body sizes,
but may not be adjustable for extremely tall persons.
Do not use the unit if your feet can reach the cutting attachment when the unit is
attached to the harness.
In case of an emergency, use quick-release pin on harness to free yourself from
unit.
NOTE
A person's size can affect the balancing adjustment.
Also the balancing procedure may not work with some ECHO units on some persons.
If the shoulder harness does not fit you or cannot be adjusted well, please ask your ECHO
dealer for assistance.
Balance tool for a level plane of cutting head rotation.
1. Harness quick-release pin.
4. Ground level.
Use a shoulder harness when provided or when recommended in this Manual.
Adjust both harness and the suspension point on the unit so the unit hangs with the cutting
attachment a few centimetres above ground level.
The cutting attachment and shield should be level in all directions.
Harness the unit on the right side as shown.
5. Pull the white tab. 6. Shaft tube.
Place shoulder harness over the left shoulder and adjust strap so the quick-release pin rests
just below the waist.
Belt should be snug.
Attach grass trimmer / brushcutter to harness.
Check for correct adjustment by moving cutting attachment along ground.
Re-adjust position of suspension point if necessary.
a) Slide suspension point up and down the tube to find the right balance.
Rotate the clamp to level the cutting attachment and shield.
Lock in position.
If the suspension point is a free-spinning type, the unit may tend to roll over sideways,
however, you should still level the attachment and shield on the front-to-rear axis.
b) Balancing and levelling, as above, may require relocation of the clamp and readjustment of
the harness straps.
Also, each type of cutting attachment and shield mounted on the unit may require
balancing.
c) The accompanying shoulder harness is suitable for people of standard adult physique, who
are 150 cm - 195 cm in height and 60 cm - 140 cm in waist size.
WARNING
2. Throttle trigger.
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3. Suspension point.