Fitting The Harness - Stihl FS-KM Instruction Manual

Fitting the Harness

The type and style of the harness,
carrying ring and carabiner (spring hook)
depend on the market.
The use of the harness is described in
the chapter on "Approved Combinations
of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle
and Harness".
Shoulder strap
2
Put on the shoulder strap (1).
N
Adjust the length of the strap so that
N
the carabiner (2) is about a hand's
width below your right hip.
Balance the machine – see
N
"Balancing the Machine".
FS-KM
Full Harness
1
Put on the full harness (1).
N
Adjust the length of the strap so that
N
the carabiner (2) is about a hand's
width below your right hip.
Balance the machine – see
N
"Balancing the Machine".
Attaching Machine to Harness
1
N
2
Disconnecting Machine from Harness
N
Throwing Off the Machine
The machine must be quickly thrown off
in the event of imminent danger.
Practice removing and putting down the
machine as you would in an emergency.
To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
2
1
2
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube –
hold the carrying ring steady.
1
2
2
Press down the bar on the
carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
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