Balancing The Brushcutter; Balancing The Unit - Stihl FS 55 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

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Balancing the Brushcutter

The type and style of 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 and
Controls". Loop-handled units do
not need to be balanced.
Attaching the Unit to the Shoulder
Strap
: Attach the spring hook (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube.
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: Loosen the screw (3).

Balancing the Unit

Proceed as follows until the conditions
specified under "Floating position" have
been met:
: Adjust the carrying ring – tighten the
screw moderately – let the unit go
until it is balanced – then check the
floating position.
Floating position
A Mowing tools
Mowing heads and grass cutting
blades should just touch the ground.
When the correct floating position has
been reached:
: Tighten down the screw on the
carrying ring firmly.
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