Fitting The Full Harness; Balancing The Machine - Stihl FS 510 C Instruction Manual

Fitting the Full Harness

Fitting the full harness is described in
detail in the leaflet supplied with the
harness.
The type and style of the harness
depend on the market.
Fitting the Harness
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3
Put on the full harness (1).
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Adjust the length of the strap so that
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the carabiner (2) is about a hand's
width below your right hip.
Attach the carabiner to the
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machine's perforated rail (3) – see
"Attaching Machine to Harness".
Find the right attachment point for
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the cutting attachment you are
using – see "Balancing the
Machine".
FS 510 C, FS 560 C
Attaching Machine to Harness
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
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perforated rail (2) on the drive tube.
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Disconnecting Machine from Harness
Press down the bar on the
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carabiner (1) and pull the perforated
rail (2) out of the carabiner.
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2

Balancing the Machine

The machine will balance differently
depending on the cutting attachment
mounted.
Let the machine swing on the
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harness until it stops moving –
change the connection point if
necessary
Hanging positions
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and
brush knives should rest lightly on the
ground.
Circular saw blades should "hover"
approx. 8 in. (20 cm) above the ground.
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