HL-KM
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Full 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 Close the locking plate (3).
Attaching Machine to Harness
N Attach the carabiner (1) to the
carrying ring (2) on the drive tube –
hold the carrying ring steady.
Disconnecting Machine from Harness
N Press down the bar on the
carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off
in the event of imminent danger.
Practice removing and putting down the
machine as you would in an emergency.
To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
Practice quickly detaching the power
tool from the carabiner as described
under "Disconnecting Machine from
Harness".
If you are using a shoulder strap:
Practice slipping the strap off your
shoulder.
If you are using a full harness: Practice
quickly opening the locking plate and
slipping the harness straps off your
shoulders.
Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
N Place the machine on the ground so
that it rests securely on the engine
support and the gearbox.
N On models with an adjustable cutter
bar: Set the cutter bar to the straight
(0°) position.
N Remove the blade scabbard.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting blades are not touching
the ground of any other obstacles.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine