Stihl HT 102 Instruction Manual page 11

Cross-cut
To avoid pinching the bar in the cut,
position the cutting attachment with the
housing against the branch and then
perform the cross-cut from the top
downwards.
Relieving cut
2
1
To avoid tearing the bark on thick
branches, always start by performing a
relieving cut (1) on the underside of the
branch.
HT 102, HT 103, HT 132, HT 133
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 housing against the
branch.
Flush-cutting thick branches
A
4
If branch diameter is more than
10 cm (4 in), first
perform undercut (3) and then
N
cross-cut at a distance of about
20 cm/8 in (A) from the final cut.
Then carry out the flush-cut (4),
starting with a relieving cut and
finishing with a cross-cut.
Cutting above obstacles
3
The machine's long reach makes it
possible to prune branches that are
overhanging obstacles, such as rivers or
lakes. The tool angle in this case
depends on the position of the branch.
Cutting from a lift bucket
The machine's long reach enables
cutting to be performed next to the trunk
without the risk of the lift bucket
damaging other branches. The tool
angle in this case depends on the
position of the branch.
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