Stihl Ar Backpack Battery - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

14 STIHL AR Backpack Battery

13.3 Putting on the Harness
WARNING
■ The operator must be able to remove the
backpack battery quickly in the event of an
emergency. In an emergency, open and
remove the waist belt and chest strap quickly
before dropping the battery to the ground.
To ensure a proper fit:
► Put the backpack battery on your back.
► Fasten and adjust the waist belt (2) so that it
rests comfortably but securely on your hips.
► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that
it fits comfortably but securely across your
chest.
► Adjust the harness straps so that the back
padding fits snugly and securely against your
back.
► Always wear the battery harness over both
shoulders.
► Thread the end of the waist belt through the
loops (3) and (4).
► To remove the harness, open the quick-
release fasteners on the waist belt and chest
strap and loosen the harness straps by lifting
the sliding adjusters.
To help reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an emergency, practice quickly opening the fas‐
teners on the waist belt and chest strap, loosen‐
ing the shoulder straps and removing the battery.
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NOTICE
■ To avoid damage, ease the battery to the
ground when practicing. Do not allow the bat‐
tery to drop to the ground and do not throw it.
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tery
14.1 Positioning and Adjusting the
Connecting Cord
WARNING
■ If using an AR series battery or AP series bat‐
tery in a battery bag with connecting cord
always use a lift bucket for in-tree use and
maintenance. Do not climb in the tree.
WARNING
■ Place your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the control handle. Left-
handers must follow these instructions too.
(See illustration, Chapter
handed operation increases the risk of injury.
Accordingly, to reduce the risk of personal
injury, run the connecting cord through the
guide on the shoulder strap on the opertor's
right side only. Never run the cord through the
guides on the shoulder strap on the operator's
left side.
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or los‐
ing control of the chain saw, always secure the
connecting cord through the backpack guides
and with the hook and eye fasteners as descri‐
bed below. Position and secure the connecting
cord on your right side and so that it will not
interfere with proper working technique or your
ability to maintain control of the chain saw.
WARNING
■ Manage the cord to prevent it from contacting
the saw chain or catching on objects, which
could cause you to lose balance or control of
the chain saw, resulting in serious personal
injury and property damage.
The connecting cord can be secured in different
positions and adjusted to suit the height and
reach of the operator.
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