Cleaning; Cleaning The Pole Pruner And Battery; Cleaning The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Stihl HTA 135 Owner's Instruction Manual

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ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C to
50 °C), @ 8. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 8.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the pole pruner or charger.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
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22.1 Cleaning the Pole Pruner and Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this pole pruner should carry
out only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the pole pruner and battery:
► Clean the pole pruner's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or
solvents. They may damage the polymer components.
► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the area around the
chain sprocket with a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the pole pruner or
otherwise spray it with water or other liquids.
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► Keep the battery housing and guides free from foreign
matter and clean as necessary with a soft brush or soft,
dry cloth.

22.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this pole pruner should carry
out only the cleaning described in this manual. To help
prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
handling the chain.
To properly clean the guide bar and chain:
► Remove the guide bar and the chain, @ 14.6.2.
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► Clean the oil outlet duct (1), oil inlet bore (2) and groove
(3) with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. Do
not use detergents.
► Clean the chain with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or
resin solvent. Do not use detergents.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the guide bar or
chain or otherwise spray them with water or other liquids.
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