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  • Page 1 STIHL HT Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Dear Customer, Interchangeable Attachments Guide to Using this Manual Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques It has been built using modern Using the Unit production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.

  • Page 4: Interchangeable Attachments

    Safety Precautions and Attachments Working Techniques The STIHL interchangeable attachment Special safety precau- Pictograms may be mounted to different STIHL tions must be observed power tools. when working with the All the pictograms attached to the pole pruner because it is...
  • Page 5 To reduce the risk of eye Do not touch hot parts of the machine STIHL recommends the use of genuine injuries, wear close-fit- since burn injury will result. STIHL tools, guide bars, chains, chain...
  • Page 6 English Holding and Controlling the Power Tool is idling, have your dealer check your This power tool is not machine and make proper adjustments insulated against electric or repairs – see instruction manual of shock. To reduce the risk Make sure you always have good basic power tool.
  • Page 7 English The dusts (e.g. sawdust), vapor and Limbing Always start the cut with the engine at smoke produced during operation may full throttle. be dangerous to health. If dust levels are Always cut with a correctly sharpened, high, wear a suitable respirator. properly tensioned chain –...

  • Page 8: Using The Unit

    Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the loop handle with your left STIHL recommends the use of genuine hand. Your left arm should be extended STIHL replacement parts. They are to the most comfortable position.
  • Page 9 English Relieving cut Flush-cutting thick branches The shaft should always be held at an angle of 60° or less. To avoid tearing the bark on thick If branch diameter is more than The least tiring working position is a tool branches, always start by performing a 10 cm (4 in), first angle of 60°.

  • Page 10: Approved Basic Power Tools

    The tool angle in this case following basic power tools: depends on the position of the branch. STIHL FS 91 R, FS 111 R, – Cutting from a lift bucket FS 131 R STIHL HL 92, HL 94 –...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Attachment

    English Mounting the Attachment Preparations for Mounting the Attachment WARNING If the plug comes out of the drive tube To reduce the risk of injury, always shut when you pull off the cap: off the engine before converting the basic power tool. Push the plug into the drive tube as FH/HL far as stop.
  • Page 12 English Apply slight pressure to the drive shaft and rotate it slowly at the same time until it can be pushed in to the specified length. Mounting the Cutting Attachment Put the power tool on the ground so that it is resting on the machine Screw home the clamp screws (3) support.

  • Page 13: Cutting Attachment

    English Chain Scabbard Cutting Attachment A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to exactly match the pole pruner. The scope of supply includes a bar scabbard that matches the cutting attachment.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    English Fitting the Chain Mounting the Bar and Chain Removing the Chain Sprocket Cover Fit the guide bar over the screw (3) and engage peg of tensioner slide in the hole (4) – place the chain over the sprocket (5) at the same time. Turn the tensioning screw (1) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of...

  • Page 15: Tensioning The Chain

    NOTICE Biological chain oil must be resistant to Re-tensioning during cutting work: Shut off the engine. aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will Shut off the engine. Wear work gloves to protect your otherwise quickly turn to resin. This hands.

  • Page 16: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    Fill the tank with chain oil. Preparations Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for chain oil (special accessory). Closing Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quarter turn).
  • Page 17 It is not in line with the your dealer for assistance if necessary. outer mark. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the tank cap cannot be locked in the oil...

  • Page 18: Checking Chain Lubrication

    English Attaching Machine to Shoulder Strap Checking Chain Lubrication Fitting the Harness Not all basic power tools are equipped with a shoulder strap and carrying ring. Fit the carrying ring – see "Mounting the Attachment". The shoulder strap is available as a special accessory.

  • Page 19: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English emergency. To avoid damage, do not Alternative method of starting Starting / Stopping the throw the machine to the ground when Engine practicing. Starting the Engine Always follow the starting procedure described in the basic power tool instruction manual. Remove the chain scabbard.

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    If you use a biological chain and bar Storing for a long period A new chain has to be retensioned more lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, often than one that has been in use for See chapter on "Storing the Machine"...

  • Page 21: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    It is best to use two saw chains in Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), rotation with one sprocket. the oilway (2) and the bar STIHL recommends the use of original groove (3). STIHL chain sprockets. Measure the groove depth – with the scale on the filing gauge (special accessory) –...

  • Page 22: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    3 or 3/8 9,32 the original parts. STIHL recommends that you have Select file diameter according to chain Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are servicing and repair work carried out pitch – see table “Sharpening Tools”.
  • Page 23 English STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a Use only special saw chain sharpening filing angle of 30°. Exceptions are files. Other files have the wrong shape ripping chains with a filing angle of 10°. and cut. Ripping chains have an X in their designations.
  • Page 24 English If the cutters are not the same length, Lowering depth gauges they will have different heights. This makes the chain run roughly and can The depth gauge setting is reduced cause it to break. when the chain is sharpened. Find the shortest cutter and then file Use a filing gauge to check the all other cutters back to the same...
  • Page 25 English After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust – lubricate the chain thoroughly. Before a long out-of-service period, clean the chain and store it in a well- oiled condition. Place the filing gauge on the chain – the highest point of the depth gauge must be level with the filing gauge.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Care

    Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Check Chain sprocket Have replaced by dealer Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.

  • Page 27: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual and the basic power tool manual helps...

  • Page 28: Main Parts

    English Main Parts Oil Filler Cap Oil Tank Oilomatic Chain Guide Bar Chain Tensioner Chain Sprocket Chain Scabbard Chain Sprocket Cover Hook...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Noise and Vibration Data REACH Specifications Noise and vibration data measurements REACH is an EC regulation and stands on power tools with the HT attachment for the Registration, Evaluation, Chain Lubrication include idling and rated maximum speed Authorisation and Restriction of with the same duration of exposure.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repairs

    Directive 2006/42/EC and has been approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- developed and manufactured in are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
  • Page 31 English Done at Waiblingen, 14.07.2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Product Management and Services...
  • Page 32 0458-402-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04584020121B* 0458-402-0121-B...

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