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► Store the pole pruner out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness may corrode the electrical contacts
on the pole pruner and metal components.
This can damage the pole pruner.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the pole pruner in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the pole
pruner and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.11
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The pole pruner may start unintentionally if the
battery is left in place during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair operations. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a
jet of water or pointed objects may damage
the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain and bat‐
tery. If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain or
battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. They may
cause serious injury to persons.
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5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation
► Clean the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain
and battery as described in this User Man‐
ual.
■ If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain or bat‐
tery are not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. This may result in serous or fatal injury to
people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the pole
pruner or battery.
► If the pole pruner or the battery require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and saw
chain as described in this User Manual.
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resist‐
ant material.
5
Preparing Pole Pruner for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Pole Pruner for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
– Pole Pruner,
4.6.1.
– Guide bar,
4.6.2.
– Saw chain,
4.6.3.
– Battery,
4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Charge the battery fully as described in the
User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500
chargers.
► Clean the pole pruner,
► Assemble the pole pruner (HTA 86),
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain,
► Tension the saw chain,
► Fill up with saw chain oil,
► Adjust the shaft length (HTA 86),
► Fit and adjust the carrying system,
► Check the controls,
► Check the chain lubrication,
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your pole pruner and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
10.6.
15.1.
7.1.
7.2.1.
7.3.
7.4.
11.1.
11.2.
10.4.
10.5.
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