Working - Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
4.7

Working

4.7.1 Cutting
WARNING
￭ Always work within calling distance of others in case help
is needed.
► Make sure than persons outside the work area are
within calling distance.
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user can lose control of the pole pruner,
stumble or fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use the pole pruner.
► Operate your pole pruner alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift
bucket or a safe platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
￭ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
► If the saw chain is blocked by an object: Switch off the
pole pruner and remove the battery. Then remove the
object causing the blockage.
￭ The rotating chain becomes hot and expands. If the chain
is not lubricated sufficiently and re-tensioned at regular
intervals, it man come off the guide bar or break. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Use special chain oil.
► Check chain tension regularly during cutting work. If
chain tension is insufficient: Tension the chain.
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￭ If the behavior of the pole pruner changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe
condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
￭ Vibrations may occur while using the pole pruner.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ Sparks may occur if the rotating chain makes contact with
a hard object. Sparks may cause a fire in an easily
combustible location. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible location.
￭ Note that the saw chain continues to rotate for a short
period after you release the trigger. The rotating saw chain
can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Hold the pole pruner firmly with both hands and wait
until the saw chain comes to a standstill.
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