Using The Unit - Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual

Using the Unit

Preparations
Wear suitable protective clothing,
N
observe safety precautions.
Adjust the telescoping shaft to the
N
required length (version with
telescoping shaft).
Put on the shoulder strap.
N
Cutting Sequence
To allow branches to free fall, always cut
the lower branches first. Prune heavy
branches (large diameter) in several
controllable pieces.
WARNING
Never stand directly underneath the
branch you are cutting – be wary of
falling branches. Note that a branch may
spring back at you after it hits the ground
– risk of injury.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Working Technique
Right hand on control handle, left hand
on the shaft with your arm slightly bent in
a comfortable position.
Always hold the shaft with your left hand
in the area of the handle hose.
HTA 65, HTA 85
The shaft should always be held at an
angle of 60° or less.
The least tiring working position is a tool
angle of 60°.
Any lesser angle may be used to suit the
situation.
Cross-cut
To avoid pinching the bar in the cut,
position the cutting attachment with the
hook against the branch and then
perform the cross-cut from the top
downwards.
Relieving cut
2
To avoid tearing the bark on thick
branches, always start by performing a
relieving cut (1) on the underside of the
branch.
To do this, apply the cutting
N
attachment and pull it across the
bottom of the branch in an arc as far
as the bar nose.
Perform the cross-cut (2) – position
N
the bar with the hook against the
branch and then perform the cross-
cut.
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