Stihl HTE 60 Instruction Manual page 31

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Perform cross-cut from the top downward to
avoid the chain pinching in the cut.
If branch is thick or heavy, make a relieving cut –
see chapter on "Using the Pole Pruner".
Exercise extreme caution when sawing branches
under tension – Risk of injury! Always make a
relieving cut on the compression side first and
then perform the bucking cut at the tension side.
Be careful when cutting splintered wood – Risk of
injury from ejected pieces of wood!
If working on a slope, always stand uphill or to
the side of the branch which is to be sawn.
Watch out for rolling branches.
Note when reaching the end of a cut that the
power tool is no longer supported by the guide
bar in the cut. The user must bear the weight of
the machine – risk of loss of control!
Always pull the power tool out of the cut with the
saw chain running.
Use the power tool for limbing and pruning only,
not for felling – Risk of accidents!
Keep the saw chain away from any foreign
objects: Stones, nails, etc. may be ejected and
damage the saw chain.
If a rotating saw chain hits a stone or another
hard object, sparks may be generated which may
ignite easily flammable materials under certain
conditions. Also dried-out plants and brushwood
are combustible, above all in hot and dry
weather. If there is a risk of fire, do not use your
pole pruner near easily flammable materials, dry
plants or scrub. It is mandatory that you ask the
responsible forestry office about the current fire
hazard.
To reduce the risk of stumbling, position the cord
so that it cannot be damaged or endanger oth‐
ers. If the power cord is twisted: disconnect the
power plug - untangle the cable.
Position the connecting cord so that it cannot
come into contact with the rotating chain.
Make sure the power cord does not chafe on
edges, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
the power cord through narrow gaps in doors or
windows
Before carrying the unit short distances, e.g. to
next cutting site: Shut down the appliance!
(release the switch).
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Before leaving the electric pole pruner unatten‐
ded: Shut down the appliance - Disconnect the
power plug!
2.6 Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may result in
vibration-induced circulation problems in the
hands (whitefinger disease).
No general recommendation can be given for the
length of usage because it depends on several
factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
– Hand protection (wearing warm gloves)
– Work breaks
The period of usage is shortened by:
– Any personal tendency to suffer from poor cir‐
culation (symptoms: frequently cold fingers,
tingling sensations).
– Low outside temperatures.
– The force with which the handles are held (a
tight grip restricts circulation).
Continual and regular users should monitor
closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical advice.
2.7 Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and disconnect
the plug from the power supply before carrying
out any maintenance work This avoids the risk of
injury from the motor starting unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the instruction manual. Have all other work per‐
formed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
machine. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
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