Adjusting The Cutter Bar - Stihl FH Manual De Instrucciones

Adjusting the Cutter Bar

Angle Adjuster - 145°
145°
The angle of th cutter bar can be
adjusted upwards in 4 stages from 0°
(straight) to 55°, and downwards in 7
stages from 0° to 90° (right angle facing
down). There are therefore 12 possible
working positions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, carry out the
adjustment only when the cutting blades
are at a standstill – engine at idle speed.
WARNING
The gearbox gets hot during operation.
To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not
touch the gearbox.
FH
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, never touch
the blades while making adjustments.
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Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and
N
use the lever (2) to adjust the joint
by one or several holes.
Release the sliding sleeve (1) and
N
make sure the lock pin engages the
quadrant (3).
Transport Position
The cutter bar can be folded flat against
the drive tube and locked in position to
save space during transportation.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine – depress stop switch –
and fit the blade scabbard before
moving the cutter bar to the transport
position or from the transport position to
the normal working position.
WARNING
The gearbox gets hot during operation.
To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not
touch the gearbox.
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