Stihl HTE 60 Instruction Manual page 40

English
Position the cutting attachment with the
hook against the branch and then
perform the cross-cut. This reduces the
risk of the pruner being jerked forward
as you start the cross-cut.
Start the cut with the chain running at full
speed.
Always cut with a correctly sharpened,
properly tensioned chain – the depth
gauge setting must not be too large.
Perform cross-cut from the top
downward to avoid the chain pinching in
the cut.
If branch is thick or heavy, make a
relieving cut – see chapter on "Using the
Pole Pruner".
To reduce the risk of injury, take
special care when cutting branches
under tension. Always make a relieving
cut on the compression side first and
then perform the bucking cut at the
tension side.
To reduce the risk of injury, take
special care when cutting shattered
wood because of the risk of injury from
slivers being caught and thrown in your
direction.
If on a slope, stand on the uphill side or
to one side of the branch to be cut.
Watch out for rolling branches.
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Note when reaching the end of a cut that
the unit is no longer supported by the
guide bar in the cut. You have to take the
full weight of the unit since it might
otherwise go out of control.
Always pull the unit out of the cut with
the chain running.
To reduce the risk of accidents, use
your pole pruner for limbing and pruning
only. It is not designed for felling.
Make sure your saw chain does not
touch any foreign materials: Stones,
nails, etc. may be flung off and damage
the saw chain.
To reduce the risk of stumbling, position
the cord so that it cannot be damaged or
endanger others. If the power cord is
twisted: Disconnect the plug from the
power supply and straighten out the
cord.
Position the connecting cord so that it
cannot come into contact with the
rotating chain.
Make sure the power cord does not
chafe on edges, pointed or sharp
objects. Do not squeeze the power cord
through narrow gaps in doors or
windows
Before carrying the unit short distances,
e.g. to next cutting site: Switch off the
motor (release the switch).
Before leaving the electric pole pruner
unattended: Switch off the motor and
disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
– Hand protection (wearing warm
gloves)
– Work breaks
The period of usage is shortened by:
– Any personal tendency to suffer
from poor circulation (symptoms:
frequently cold fingers, tingling
sensations).
– Low outside temperatures.
– The force with which the handles
are held (a tight grip restricts
circulation).
Continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical
advice.
Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and
disconnect the plug from the power
supply before carrying out any
maintenance work This avoids the risk
of injury from the motor starting
unintentionally.
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