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Fitting the Full Harness, Balancing the Machine

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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 1 Attaching Machine to Harness English Balancing the Machine 2 1 1 2 002BA631 KN N Attach the carabiner (1) to the perforated rail (2) on the drive tube. Disconnecting Machine from Harness The machine will balance differently depending on the cutting attachment mounted. N Let the machine swing on the harness until it stops moving - change the connection point if necessary Hanging positions 6BA009 KN 1 1 2 002BA632 KN 2 Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and brush knives should rest lightly on the 2 ground. 3 N Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the perforated rail (2) out of the carabiner. 002BA411 KN N Put on the full harness (1). N Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. N Attach the carabiner to the machine's perforated rail (3) - see "Attaching Machine to Harness". N Find the right attachment point for the cutting attachment you are using - see "Balancing the Machine". FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L Circular saw blades should "hover" approx. 8 in. (20 cm) above the ground. 31 6BA010 KN

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FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
English
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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
N
Put on the full harness (1).
N
Adjust the length of the strap so that
the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s
width below your right hip.
N
Attach the carabiner to the
machine's perforated rail (3) – see
“Attaching Machine to Harness”.
N
Find the right attachment point for
the cutting attachment you are
using – see "Balancing the
Machine".
Attaching Machine to Harness
N
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
perforated rail (2) on the drive tube.
Disconnecting Machine from Harness
N
Press down the bar on the
carabiner
(1) and pull the perforated
rail (2) out of the carabiner.
The machine will balance differently
depending on the cutting attachment
mounted.
N
Let the machine swing on the
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.
Fitting the Full Harness
3
002BA411 KN
1
2
2
1
002BA631 KN
1
2
2
1
002BA632 KN
1
2
Balancing the Machine
6BA009 KN
6BA010 KN