Stihl FS 87, Instruction Manual

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FS 87, FS 87 R
English
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The type and style of the harness
depend on the market.
The use of the shoulder strap is
described in the chapter on "Approved
Combinations of Cutting Attachment,
Deflector, Handle and Harness".
Shoulder strap
N
Put on the shoulder strap (1).
N
Adjust the length of the strap so that
the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s
width below your right hip.
N
Balance the brushcutter.
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.
Attaching the unit to the harness
The type and style of the harness and
carabiner (spring hook) depend on the
market.
N
Attach the carabiner (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
Fitting the Harness
1
002BA374 KN
2
Balancing the
Trimmer/Brushcutter