Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual page 9

Unplug the power supply cord from the
outlet when charger is not in use.
Never store a battery in the charger.
THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL
Transporting the Power Tool
WARNING
Always switch off the motor, move
retaining latch to ƒ, remove the battery
and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over
the chain and guide bar - even when you
carry the unit for short distances. When
transporting it in a vehicle, properly
secure it to prevent turnover, chain oil
spillage and damage.
Remove the battery from
the power tool. This
avoids the risk of the
motor starting
unintentionally.
It may be carried only in a horizontal
position. Grip the shaft in a manner that
the machine is balanced horizontally.
Keep the cutting attachment behind you.
HTA 65, HTA 85
Before Starting Work
Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and
inspect the pole pruner for proper
condition and operation. (See the
maintenance chart near the end of the
instruction manual.)
WARNING
Always check your power tool for proper
condition and operation before starting,
particularly the trigger switch, trigger
switch lockout, retaining latch and
cutting attachment. The trigger switch
and the trigger switch lockout must
move freely and always spring back to
the idle position. Ensure that the trigger
switch will not engage when the trigger
switch lockout is not pressed. Never
attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices.
WARNING
Your power tool is equipped with a
system designed to quickly stop the saw
chain – it comes to an immediate
standstill as soon as you release the
trigger switch and/or the trigger switch
lockout on the control handle.
Check this function at regular short
intervals. To reduce the risk of injury, do
not operate your power tool if the saw
chain continue to run. Contact your
servicing dealer.
WARNING
Never operate your power tool if it is
damaged, improperly adjusted or
maintained, or not completely or
securely assembled.
For proper assembly of the bar and
chain follow the procedure described in
the chapter "Mounting the Bar and
Chain" of your instruction manual.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch. Before replacing any
bar and chain, see the chapter entitled
"Specifications" in the instruction
manual.
WARNING
Proper tension of the chain is extremely
important. In order to avoid improper
setting, the tensioning procedure must
be followed as described in your
manual. Always make sure the
hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover
is (are) tightened securely after
tensioning the chain in order to secure
the bar. Never start the pole pruner with
the sprocket cover loose. Check chain
tension once more after having
tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at
regular intervals (whenever the power
tool is shut off). If the chain becomes
loose while cutting, switch off the motor,
move retaining latch to ƒ, remove the
battery and then tighten. Never try to
adjust the chain while the motor is
running!
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work.
WARNING
After adjusting a chain, switch on the
power tool, let the motor run for a while,
then switch motor off and recheck chain
tension. Proper chain tension is very
important at all times.
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