Balancing The Machine - Stihl FS Instruction Manual

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Disconnecting machine from harness
Press down the bar on the
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carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
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.
Practice quickly detaching the power
tool from the carabiner as described
under "Disconnecting Machine from
Harness".
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If you are using a shoulder strap:
Practice slipping the strap off your
shoulder.
If you are using a full harness: Practice
quickly opening the locking plate and
slipping the harness straps off your
shoulders.

Balancing the Machine

Balancing the Machine
The unit is balanced differently
depending on the cutting attachment
used.
Proceed as follows until the conditions
specified under "Floating positions"
have been met:
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2
Loosen the screw (1).
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Slide the carrying ring (2) along the
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drive tube.
Tighten the screw moderately.
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Allow the unit to hang freely.
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Check the position obtained.
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