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Balancing the, Trimmer/Brushcutter

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English Full harness Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter The type and style of the harness and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the market. The carrying ring is integrated in the control handle on loop-handled units- see "Main Parts". Loop-handled units do not need to be balanced. Attaching the unit to the harness N Put on the full harness (1). N Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. N Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. 2 1 1 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the drive tube. N Loosen the screw (3). Floating position 002BA311 KN 002BA313 KN N Mowing heads and grass cutting blades should just touch the ground. Proceed as follows to adjust the floating position: N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube - tighten the screw moderately - let the unit go and wait until is its balanced - then check the floating position. 26 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC

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FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
English
26
Full harness
N
Put on the full harness (1).
N
Adjust the length of the strap so that
the spring hook
(2) is about a hand’s
width below your right hip.
N
Balance the trimmer/brushcutter.
The type and style of the harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
market.
The carrying ring is integrated in the
control handle on loop-handled units–
see "Main Parts". Loop-handled units do
not need to be balanced.
Attaching the unit to the harness
N
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
N
Loosen the screw (3).
Floating position
N
Mowing heads and grass cutting
blades should just touch the ground.
Proceed as follows to adjust the floating
position:
N
Move the carrying ring up or down
the drive tube – tighten the screw
moderately – let the unit go and wait
until is its balanced – then check the
floating position.
Balancing the
Trimmer/Brushcutter
1
2
1
2
002BA311 KN
002BA313 KN