Using The Pole Pruner; After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual

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11 Using the Pole Pruner

11.1 Holding and Controlling the
Pole Pruner
► Hold the pole pruner by the control handle with
one hand – wrap your thumb around the con‐
trol handle.
► Hold the pole pruner firmly with your other
hand by the handle hose – wrap your thumb
around the handle hose.
11.2 Delimbing
Cross-cut
► Place the guide bar on the branch as shown.
► With the chain running at full speed, pivot the
guide bar downward against the limb.
► Cut through the limb with the bottom of the
guide bar.
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► If the limb is under tension: Make the relieving
cut (1) at the compression side and then per‐
form the bucking cut (2) from the tension side.
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Cutting thick branches
► Perform a relieving cut (2) at cutting point (2)
► Perform a relieving cut and then finish with a
12.1
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
► If the pole pruner is wet: Allow the pole pruner
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the pole pruner.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
► Tighten down the nut on the chain sprocket
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
► Clean the battery.
13.1
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
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Carrying the pole pruner
► Carry the pole pruner in one hand by the shaft
Transporting the pole pruner in the car
► Remove the shaft.
► Secure the pole pruner to prevent tipping over
13.2
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
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at a distance a = 20 cm from the final cross cut
(1).
cross-cut (1).

12 After Finishing Work

When Work is Finished
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to dry.
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
cover.
covers the guide bar.

13 Transporting

Transporting the Pole Pruner
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covers the guide bar.
with the guide bar behind you.
and movement.
Transporting the Battery
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