Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 24

English
WARNING
■ Place your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the control handle. Left-
handers must follow these instructions too.
(See illustration, Chapter
handed operation increases the risk of injury.
Accordingly, to reduce the risk of personal
injury, run the connecting cord through the
guide on the shoulder strap on the opertor's
right side only. Never run the cord through the
guides on the shoulder strap on the operator's
left side.
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or los‐
ing control of the chain saw, always secure the
connecting cord through the backpack guides
and with the hook and eye fasteners as descri‐
bed below. Position and secure the connecting
cord on your right side and so that it will not
interfere with proper working technique or your
ability to maintain control of the chain saw.
WARNING
■ Manage the cord to prevent it from contacting
the saw chain or catching on objects, which
could cause you to lose balance or control of
the chain saw, resulting in serious personal
injury and property damage.
The connecting cord can be secured in different
positions and adjusted to suit the height and
reach of the operator.
1
2
2
The connecting cord can run through the
guide (1) on the shoulder strap (Illustration A), or
along the back plate (Illustration B). Secure the
connecting cord to the harness with the hook
and eye fasteners (2) on the right side of the
operator's body, where the chain saw is held and
controlled. Do not allow the connecting cord to
swing across your body or hang at your side.
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5.5.2). One-
A
2
2
C
The length of the connecting cord can be adjus‐
ted by making a loop around the top (Illustra‐
tion C) or on the side (Illustration D) of the back‐
pack battery with the hook and eye fasteners.
► Position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with proper working
technique or your ability to maintain control of
the chain saw.
13.3 Putting on the Harness
WARNING
■ The operator must be able to remove the
backpack battery quickly in the event of an
emergency. In an emergency, open and
remove the waist belt and chest strap quickly
before dropping the battery to the ground.
To ensure a proper fit:
B
► Put the backpack battery on your back.
► Fasten and adjust the waist belt (2) so that it
rests comfortably but securely on your hips.
► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that
it fits comfortably but securely across your
chest.
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