Using The Pole Pruner - Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual

12 Using the Pole Pruner

► Measure the height of the depth limiters (1)
with a STIHL filing gauge (2). The STIHL filing
gauge must match the pitch of the saw chain.
► If a depth gauge (1) projects from the filing
gauge (2): Lower the depth gauge (1) with a
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► Make sure the service marks (1 to 4) on the
cutters are visible.
► If one of the service marks is not visible on a
cutter: Do not use your saw chain and contact
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that the fil‐
ing angle is 30° on all cutters. The STIHL filing
gauge must match the pitch of the saw chain.
► If the filing angle of 30° has not been main‐
tained: Resharpen the saw chain.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
11.4 Checking the controls
Trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Try pressing the trigger without pressing the
trigger lockout.
► If the trigger can be pressed: Do not use the
pole pruner and contact a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The trigger lockout is faulty.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
► Squeeze and release the trigger.
► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does
not spring back to the initial position: Do not
use the pole pruner and contact a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
The trigger or the trigger lockout is defective.
Switching on the Pole Pruner
► Insert battery.
► Press and hold the trigger lockout.
► Push the release slide with your thumb in the
direction of the saw chain.
► Press and hold the trigger.
The saw chain runs.
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► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red: Remove the
battery and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
There is a malfunction in the pole pruner.
► Release the trigger.
The saw chain stops running after about 1
second.
► If the saw chain continues to run after about 1
second: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
The pole pruner has a malfunction.
11.5 Checking Chain Lubrication
► Fit the battery.
► Hold the guide bar over a light surface.
► Switch on the pole pruner.
Chain oil is thrown off the chain and is visible
on the light surface. Chain lubrication is oper‐
ating properly.
► If no chain oil can be seen:
► Fill up with chain oil.
► Check chain lubrication again.
► If chain oil is still not visible on the light sur‐
face: Do not use your pole pruner and con‐
tact your STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance. Chain lubrication is defective.
11.6 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
12 Using the Pole Pruner
12.1 Adjusting the shaft length
The shaft can be adjusted to different lengths to
suit the application as well as the user's height
and reach.
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Turn the clamp nut (1) a half-rotation
towards .
► Adjust the shaft (2) to the required length.
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