Adjusting The Trimmer / Brushcutter; Balancing The Trimmer / Brushcutter - Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual

13 Adjusting the Trimmer / Brushcutter

A hip pad is used to convert a battery backpack into a
harness for supporting the trimmer / brushcutter. When
working with an AR backpack battery or AP battery in a
battery backpack, the hip pad must be used, for example,
when operating when working with a metal cutting
attachment.
The hip pad must be mounted on the operator's right side.
To attach the hip pad:
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► Attach the quick-release fastener (5) that comes with the
hip pad to the harness strap (4).
► Attach the other quick-release fastener (6) that comes
with the hip pad to the side buckle (7).
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► Connect the hip pad (8) to the harness using the quick-
release fasteners (5 and 6).
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► Adjust the length of the hip pad strap (1) so that the
carabiner (2) is about a hand's width below the top of your
hip.
► Attach the carabiner to the carrying ring (3) on the power
tool's shaft.
13 Adjusting the Trimmer / Brushcutter

13.1 Balancing the Trimmer / Brushcutter

► Let the trimmer / brushcutter sway on the harness until it
stops moving.
The mowing head or the metal cutting attachment should
come to rest gently on the ground or just above the ground.
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