After Finishing Work; When Work Is Finished; Transporting; Transporting The Pole Pruner - Stihl HTA 66 Notice D'emploi

12 After Finishing Work

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► Perform a relieving cut (2) at cutting point (2)
at a distance a = 20 cm from the final cross cut
(1).
► Perform a relieving cut and then finish with a
cross-cut (1).
12 After Finishing Work
12.1

When Work is Finished

► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
► If the pole pruner is wet: Allow the pole pruner
to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the pole pruner.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the nut on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.

13 Transporting

13.1

Transporting the Pole Pruner

► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Push in shaft completely (HTA 86).
Carrying the pole pruner
► Carry the pole pruner in one hand by the shaft
with the guide bar behind you.
Transporting the pole pruner in the car
► Secure the pole pruner to prevent turnover
and movement.
13.2

Transporting the battery

► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
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► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery so that the following points
apply:
– The packaging is electrically non-conduc‐
tive.
– The battery cannot move inside the packag‐
ing.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found in
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Pole Pruner

► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Check the following points when storing the
pole pruner:
– The pole pruner is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
– The pole pruner is clean and dry.
► If you store the pole pruner for more than 3
months: Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
14.2

Storing the Battery

STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Check the following points when storing the
battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed location.
– Battery is stored separately from the pole
pruner and charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.

15 Cleaning

15.1

Cleaning the Pole Pruner

► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Clean the pole pruner with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
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