Preparing Pole Pruner For Operation - Stihl HTA 66 Instruction Manual

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■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people 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.
■ Dampness may corrode the electrical contacts
on the pole pruner and metal components.
This can damage the pole pruner.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the pole pruner in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the pole
pruner.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 40% and 60% (2 lit green
LEDs).
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► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The pole pruner may start unintentionally if the
battery is left in place during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair operations. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a
jet of water or pointed objects may damage
the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain and bat‐
tery. If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain or
battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. They may
cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain
and battery as described in this User Man‐
ual.
■ If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain or bat‐
tery are not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. This may result in serous or fatal injury to
people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the pole
pruner or battery.
► If the pole pruner or the battery require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and saw
chain as described in this User Manual.
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resist‐
ant material.
5 Preparing Pole Pruner for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Pole Pruner for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
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