Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Specifications Safety Precautions and Working Maintenance and Repairs Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Disposal Using the Unit It has been built using modern EC Declaration of Conformity Cutting Attachment production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.
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STIHL's philosophy is to continually sharp cutters and a long Depending on the model concerned, the improve all of its products. For this reach.
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To reduce the risk of eye Do not lend or rent your power tool STIHL recommends the use of STIHL injuries, wear close-fit - without the User Manual. Be sure that original tools, guide bars, saw chains,...
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Do not the idle position automatically possible. allow other persons within a radius of 15 m of your own position – even when starting the power tool – Risk of injury! HT 75...
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Wrap your alarms, etc.) is restricted. panes) – risk of property damage! thumbs firmly around the control handle Take breaks when you start getting tired and shaft. or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents! HT 75...
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– do not run the engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when working. To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while operating or standing near your power tool. Combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system. HT 75...
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– see "Using the Pole Pruner". servicing dealer. Vibrations Exercise extreme caution when sawing STIHL recommends that you have branches under tension – Risk of injury! servicing and repair work carried out Prolonged use of the power tool may...
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Use only a spark plug of the type WARNING approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Never stand directly underneath the branch you are cutting – be wary of Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in falling branches.
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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. HT 75...
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. HT 75...
Fit the saw chain – start at the bar Turn the screw (1) nose counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns HT 75...
Instructions". some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". Press down the trigger lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle position) – this sets the throttle cable correctly. HT 75...
Engine Oil gasoline vapor. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another STIHL MotoMix high-performance engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or STIHL recommends the use of STIHL ISO-L-EGD.
30 days. Exposure to light, the sun, low or high temperatures can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years without any problems. Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine.
Check the level in the chain oil tank at Biological chain oil must be resistant to allow the oil tank to run dry frequent intervals and top it up as aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will necessary. otherwise quickly turn to resin. This Preparations...
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Fill up with chain oil Take care not to spill chain oil during refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system for chain oil (special accessory). Then the markings on fuel cap and oil...
It does not your dealer for assistance if necessary. align with the exterior STIHL recommends that maintenance NOTICE marking and repair work be carried out only by authorised STIHL dealers.
(2) on the shaft. With the power tool attached, the Tighten the nut clockwise carabiner (2) must be at about the Attach the pole saw to the carrying same height as your right hip. strap when cutting. HT 75...
F – normal run position – the engine but is still cold. is running or can start START – ignition is switched on – the engine can start HT 75...
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Check that nobody is standing within the symbol (h) to STOP-0. working range of the pruner. Refit the spark plug – see "Spark Plug". At very low outside temperatures Move the slide control to START. As soon as the engine runs: HT 75...
Fit the chain scabbard and allow engine "Tensioning the Saw Chain". to cool down. To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again. HT 75...
(special accessory) – in the area used most for cutting Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm If groove depth is less than specified: Replace the guide bar HT 75...
As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it out with compressed Press in the tab (1) and swing the air. filter cover (2) away. Replace any damaged parts. HT 75...
– the chain must not rotate. Rule of thumb: Turn the high speed screw (H) about one quarter turn for every 1000 m (3300 ft) change in altitude. HT 75...
Install If the chain continues moving when the only suppressed spark plugs of the engine is idling, have your machine type approved by STIHL – see checked and repaired by your servicing "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug.
(2) (press it locked location, out of the reach of wear marks down firmly). children and other unauthorized Using two saw chains in alternation persons. helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL chain sprockets. HT 75...
– see table “Sharpening Tools”. authorized STIHL dealers. particularly wear resistant. STIHL recommends you have your chain You must observe certain angles when resharpened by a STIHL servicing resharpening the chain cutter. dealer. Filing and side plate angles WARNING...
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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.
Replace after every 100 operating hours Cylinder fins Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) Check Antivibration elements Have replaced by servicing dealer Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension. Sharpen HT 75...
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(very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Check Chain Sprocket Have replaced by servicing dealer Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. HT 75...
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 helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.
18 Chain sprocket 19 Chain tensioner 20 Fuel tank 21 Fuel cap 22 Starter grip 23 Manual fuel pump 24 Choke lever 25 Carburetor adjusting screws 26 Muffler (for some international markets: with spark arresting screen) Serial number HT 75...
Engine HT 75: 7.3 kg Vibration level a acc. to ISO 22867 hv,eq Cutting attachment Shaft compressed STIHL single-cylinder two-stroke engine Shaft: 4.6 m/s Displacement: 25.4cm The actual cutting length may be less Control handle: 5.4 m/s Cylinder bore: 34 mm than the specified cutting length.
When repairing the machine, only use the garbage can. Take the product, replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
English Done at Waiblingen, 22.10.2020 EC Declaration of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declares under our sole responsibility that Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann Designation: Pole pruner Head of Product Data, Regulations and...