Stihl HT-KM Instruction Manual page 7

Check and correct the idle speed setting
regularly. If the saw chain continues to
run when the engine is idling, have your
dealer check your machine and make
proper adjustments or repairs – see
KombiEngine service manual.
Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow) – on slopes or
uneven ground.
The gearbox becomes
hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the
gearbox housing.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree
stumps 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
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Never work on a ladder or in a tree
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Never work on an insecure support
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Never operate your power tool 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.
HT-KM
The dusts (e.g. sawdust), vapor and
smoke produced during operation may
be dangerous to health. If dust levels are
high, wear a suitable respirator.
Do not touch the chain while the engine
is running. If the chain becomes jammed
by an obstruction, switch off the engine
immediately before attempting to
remove the obstruction – risk of injury.
Opening the throttle while the chain is
blocked increases the load and reduces
engine speed. The clutch then slips
continuously and this causes
overheating and damage to important
components (e.g. clutch, polymer
housing components) – and this can
increase the risk of injury from the chain
moving while the engine is idling.
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". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not
continue operating your power tool if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, consult your
servicing dealer.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the
engine before changing the saw chain.
If you use a shoulder strap, make sure
exhaust gases are diverted away from
your body since there is otherwise a risk
of fire.
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.
Position the housing 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.
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