The type and style of the harness and carabiner
(spring hook) depend on the market.
► Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2)
on the drive tube.
8.4 Disconnecting Machine from
Harness
► Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and
pull the carrying ring (2) out of the carabiner.
8.5 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
unit 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 slip‐
ping the strap off your shoulder.
If you are using a full harness: Practice quickly
opening the locking plate and slipping the har‐
ness straps off your shoulders.
9 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure described in
the basic power tool instruction manual.
► Position the unit securely for starting: It must
rest on the machine support and the blade
gearbox.
► On units with adjustable cutter bar: Set the
cutter bar to the straight (0°) position.
9 Starting / Stopping the Engine English
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