Stihl HTE 60 Instruction Manual page 39

distances by means of arcing. Higher
voltage increases the distance electricity
can arc. Have the power switched off
before starting cutting work in the
immediate vicinity of power lines.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off
the engine before changing the saw
chain.
Use your electric pole pruner only for the
purposes described in the instruction
manual.
The drive motor is not
waterproof. To reduce
the risk of a short cir-
cuit or electrocution,
never work with the elec-
tric pole pruner in the rain
or in wet or very damp
locations.
Do not leave the pole pruner outdoors in
the rain.
Never jerk the power cord to disconnect
it from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
Always unwind the extension cord
completely from the cable drum to
reduce the risk of fire from overheating.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven
ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree
stumps or holes which could cause you
to trip or stumble.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
When working at heights:
– Always use a lift bucket
– Never work on a ladder or in a tree
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– Never work on an insecure support
– Never operate your unit with one
hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
The dusts (e.g. sawdust) produced
during operation may be dangerous to
health. Wear a suitable respirator in very
dusty conditions.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work".
Make sure the safety devices are
working properly. Do not continue
operating your power tool if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, have the
machine checked by your servicing
dealer.
Limbing
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Hold the pole pruner at an angle. Do not
stand directly underneath the limb being
cut. Do not exceed an angle of 60° from
the horizontal. Watch for falling wood.
Keep the work area clear – remove
interfering limbs and brush.
Before limbing, establish a path of
escape and remove all obstacles.
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