Fitting The Harness - Stihl FH-KM Instruction Manual

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Shut off the engine.
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Fit the blade scabbard.
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Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and
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use the lever (2) to swing the joint
upwards – in direction of drive tube
– until the cutter bar is flat against
the drive tube.
Release the sliding sleeve (1) and
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make sure the lock pin engages the
quadrant (3).
The sliding sleeve butts against the
housing when the pin is properly
engaged (after making adjustment).
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Fitting the Harness

The harness is available as a special
accessory.
The type and style of the harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
market.
Shoulder strap
Put on the shoulder strap (1).
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Adjust the length of the strap – with
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the machine attached, the
carabiner (2) must be at about the
same height as your right hip.
Full harness
3
2
Put on the full harness (1).
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Adjust the length of the strap – with
N
the machine attached, the
carabiner (2) must be at about the
same height as your right hip.
Throwing off the machine in an
emergency
WARNING
The machine and harness must be
quickly thrown off in an emergency. The
buckle (3) has to be opened first.
Attaching the unit to the harness
On some loop-handled machines the
carrying ring is integrated in the front
end of the control handle.
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