Husqvarna 128DJx Owners Manual - Page 11

Fitting the harness ASSEMBLY WARNING: When using a brushcutter, it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise, you will be unable to control the brushcutter safely. This can result in injury to yourself or others. Proper harness and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit. Fitting the harness clamp S Place the upper harness clamp over the shaft and position the lower harness clamp under the shaft. Align the upper and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp must be fitted above the arrow on the shaft (see illustration). Correct height Adjust the harness so that the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. S Insert two screws into the screw holes. S Secure harness clamp by tightening screws with a hex wrench. Adjusting the harness S Insert your right arm and head through the harness and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the harness hook is to the right side of your waist. NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the harness to allow the harness to rest flat on the shoulder. S Adjust the harness, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist. S Fasten the harness to the harness clamp on the shaft and lift the unit to the operating position. S Put on the harness. Now make a final adjustment so that the unit is in a com- fortable working position when it hangs from the harness. NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the harness clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit. Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If you use a grass blade, it should balance about 10 cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like. Adjust the position of the harness clamp to balance the unit correctly. 577387001 Rev. 2 1/6/11 English--- 11