Using The Pole Pruner; Before Operation - Stihl HTA 66 Notice D'emploi

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.5

Using the Pole Pruner

6.5.1

Before Operation

WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the pole pruner only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ For proper assembly of the bar and chain:
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
guide bar and chain, @ 14.3.1.
￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other
in gauge and pitch. Before mounting or replacing:
– Read the information on guide bar and chain
combinations, @ 26.
– Read and follow the instructions on kickback and
other reactive forces, @ 7.
– Select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting
needs. Longer bars add weight and may be more
difficult to control.
￭ Proper tension of the chain is extremely important to
maximize cutting performance and reduce the risk of
personal injury from chain breakage, derailment or
reactive forces:
– Never cut with a loose chain. If the chain becomes
loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove
the battery from the pole pruner before tightening the
chain. Never attempt to adjust the chain while the
battery is inserted.
– Read and follow the chain tensioning instructions,
@ 14.4.
– Always make sure the chain sprocket cover is
tightened securely after tensioning the chain in order
to secure the bar. Never start the pole pruner with a
loose or missing chain sprocket cover.
– Check chain tension once more after tightening the
chain sprocket cover.
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– After adjusting the chain, insert the battery and
switch on the pole pruner. Allow it to run for a minute
or two. Then switch the motor off, remove the
battery, and recheck chain tension.
– Check chain tension periodically thereafter at
regular intervals (only after removing the battery).
￭ Using a pole pruner that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely
assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk
of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a pole pruner that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your pole pruner for proper condition
and operation before starting work, particularly the
retaining latch, Ergo-Lever, trigger switch and
cutting attachment.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and
trigger switch move freely and spring back into place
when released. The trigger switch must not engage
until the retaining latch is unlocked.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– If your pole pruner or any part is damaged or does
not function properly, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the pole pruner
until the problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
pole pruner, @ 16.1.
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