Using The Unit - Stihl HT-KM Instruction Manual

Using the Unit

Preparations
Wear suitable protective clothing,
N
observe safety precautions.
Start the engine.
N
Put on the shoulder strap.
N
Cutting Sequence
To allow branches to free fall, always cut
the lower branches first. Prune heavy
branches (large diameter) in several
controllable pieces.
WARNING
Never stand directly underneath the
branch you are cutting – be wary of
falling branches. Note that a branch may
spring back at you after it hits the ground
– risk of injury.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Working Techniques
Hold the control handle with your right
hand, and the loop handle with your left
hand. Your left arm should be extended
to the most comfortable position.
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The shaft should always be held at an
angle of 60° or less.
The least tiring working position is a tool
angle of 60°.
Any lesser angle may be used to suit the
situation.
Cross-cut
To avoid pinching the bar in the cut,
position the housing against the branch
and then perform the cross-cut from the
top downwards.
Relieving cut
2
1
To avoid tearing the bark on thick
branches, always start by performing a
relieving cut (1) on the underside of the
branch.
To do this, apply the cutting
N
attachment and pull it across the
bottom of the branch in an arc as far
as the bar nose.
Position the housing against the
N
branch and then perform the cross-
cut (2).
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