Fitting The Harness - Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual

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Fitting the Harness

The type and style of the harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
market.
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.
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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.
Attaching Machine to Harness
1
2
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
N
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube –
hold the carrying ring steady.
Detaching Machine from Harness
1
3
N
2
Throwing Off the Machine
The machine must be quickly thrown off
in the event of imminent danger.
Practice removing and putting down the
power tool as you would in an
emergency. To avoid damage, do not
throw the power tool to the ground when
practicing.
Practice quickly detaching the power
tool from the carabiner as described
under "Detaching Machine from
Harness".
2
If you are using a shoulder strap:
1
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.
1
2
2
Press down the bar on the
carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
WARNING
1
HL-KM