Stihl HTA 66 Instruction Manual page 37

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
If kickback occurs, the pole pruner can be
■
thrown upwards and backwards. The user can
lose control of the pole pruner and be seri‐
ously injured.
► Always hold your pole pruner firmly with
both hands.
► Always keep your body out of the plane of
the cutting attachment.
► Use the working techniques described in
this instruction manual.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
bar nose.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and
tensioned saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.8.2 Pull-In
The pole pruner is pulled away from the operator
when the bottom of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the pole pru‐
ner is abruptly jerked away from 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.
► Apply the stop properly.
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► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.8.3 Pushback
The pole pruner is pushed back toward the oper‐
ator 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 pru‐
ner is abruptly pushed back toward the opera‐
tor. The user can lose control of the pole pru‐
ner 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.
► 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 ambi‐
ent 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.
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