Stihl FS 161 - Adjusting Trimmer for User

7 Adjusting Trimmer for User
7.1 Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐
ing System
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► Put on the shoulder strap (1) or full harness
(3).
► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3)
so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s
width below your right hip.
7.2 Adjusting the Bike Handle
The bike handle can be set to different positions
to suit the height and reach of the user.
► Shut off the engine.
► Hook the brushcutter from the carrying ring
into the carabiner of the carrying system.
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► Undo the screws (1).
► Swing the bike handle (2) to the required posi‐
tion.
► Tighten down the screws (1) firmly.
7.3 Adjusting the Bike Handle
The bike handle can be set to different positions
to suit the height and reach of the user.
► Shut off the engine.
► Use the carrying ring to hook the brushcutter
into the carabiner of the carrying system.
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► Loosen the wing screw (1).
► Swing the bike handle (2) to the required posi‐
tion.
► Firmly tighten the wing screw (1).
7.4 Balancing the Trimmer
The unit is balanced differently depending on the
cutting attachment used.
If a mowing head, grass cutting blade or brush
knife is fitted:
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The cutting attachment should rest lightly on the
ground.
If a circular saw blade is fitted:
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The saw blade must hover at a height of about
20 cm above the ground.
► Shut off the engine.
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