Transporting; Storing - Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
4.8.3 Pushback
The pole pruner is pushed back toward the operator when
the top of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
￭ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and
is suddenly pinched, the pole pruner is abruptly pushed
back toward the operator. The user can lose control of the
pole pruner and be seriously injured.
► Always hold your pole pruner firmly with both hands.
► Use the working techniques described in this instruction
manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
4.9

Transporting

4.9.1 Pole Pruner
WARNING
￭ The pole pruner may turn over or shift during transport.
Persons may be injured or property damaged.
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► Remove the battery.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely covers the
guide bar.
► Secure the pole pruner with lashing straps or a net to
prevent it from turning over and moving.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

4.10 Storing

4.10.1 Pole Pruner
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the pole pruner and can be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely covers the
guide bar.
► Store the pole pruner out of the reach of children.
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