Balance tool for a level plane of cutting head rotation

Harness quick-

Suspension point

release pin

Ground level

 

WARNING DANGER

IN ADDITION TO HEAD, EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHES, SAFETY GLOVES AND SHOES TO PROTECT YOUR FEET AND BODY FROM THROWN OBJECTS, AND IMPROVE YOUR FOOTING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES. DO NOT WEAR TIES, JEWELLY, OR LOOSE, DANGLING CLOTHING WHICH COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE UNIT. DO NOT WEAR OPEN- TOED FOOTWEAR, OR GO BARE-FOOT OR BARELEGGED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, TOTAL FACE AND HEAD PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED. FOR HEAVY BRUSH CUTTING WITH METAL BLADE, LOGGER’S TROUSERS OR LEG CHAPS WITH PROTECTIVE INSERTS ARE ADDED CONSIDERATIONS.

a)Slide suspension point up and down the tube to find the right balance. Rotate the clamp to level the cutting attachment and shield. Lock in position. If the suspension point is a free-spinning type, the unit may tend to roll over sideways, however, you should still level the attachment and shield on the front-to-rear axis.

b)Balancing and levelling, as above, may require relocation of the clamp and readjustment of the harness straps. Also, each type of cutting attachment and shield mounted on the unit may require balancing.

PREPARATION

Use a shoulder harness when provided or when recommended in this manual. Adjust both harness and the suspension point on the unit so the unit hangs with the cutting attachment a few centimetres above ground level. The cutting attachment and shield should be level in all directions. Harness the unit on the right side as shown.

NOTE

A person’s size can affect the balancing adjustment. Also the balancing procedure may not work with some ECHO units on some persons. If the procedure does not work for you, please ask your ECHO servicing dealer for assistance.

WARNING DANGER

ECHO TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS ARE DESIGNED TO FIT A WIDE VARIETY OF BODY SIZES, BUT MAY NOT BE ADJUSTABLE FOR EXTREMELY TALL PERSONS.

DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF YOUR FEET CAN REACH THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT WHEN THE UNIT IS ATTACHED TO THE HARNESS.

SRM-2305

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