Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual page 18

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► Turn the clamp nut (1) in direction as far as it
will go.
► Check that the shaft (2) cannot be shifted any
more ant that the clamp nut (1) is twisted tight
in direction as far as it will go.
The shaft length is properly adjusted if the shaft
(2) cannot be pushed in or pulled out and the
clamping unit is twisted tight in direction of
far as it will go.
12.2 Aligning the clip
The clip can be moved to different positions
depending on the shaft length.
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the bat‐
tery.
1
2
► Press clip (1) together and move on the han‐
dle hose (2), ensuring that the following condi‐
tions are met:
– If the shaft has been retracted: a = 15 cm
– If the shaft has been fully extended:
b = 50 cm
12.3 Fitting and Adjusting the Shoul‐
der Strap
► Put on the shoulder strap (1).
► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) so that the cara‐
biner (2) is about a hand's width below your
right hip.
Other approved carrying systems are listed in
this User Manual,
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a
b
1
2
22.1.
12.4 Holding and Controlling the
Pole Pruner
as
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
► Hold the pole pruner with one hand by the
control handle – wrap your thumb around the
control handle.
► Hold the pole pruner firmly with your other
hand by the handle hose - wrap your thumb
around the handle hose.
12.5 Delimbing
Cross-cut
1
► Position the limit stop (1) against the branch.
The saw chain can be positioned precisely
using the gauge bar.
► With the chain running at full speed, press the
guide bar downward against the limb with a
leveraging movement.
► Cut through the limb with the bottom of the
guide bar.
12 Using the Pole Pruner
1
2
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