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Contents
Working Techniques ......................... 3
Using the Pole Pruner .................... 10
Mounting the Drive Tube ................ 13
Tensioning the Saw Chain .............. 14
Checking Chain Tension ................. 14
Chain Oil ......................................... 15
Filling Chain Oil Tank ...................... 15
Fitting the Harness ......................... 16
Starting ........................................... 17
Overload Circuit Breaker ................ 18
Operating Instructions .................... 18
Taking Care of Guide Bar ............... 19
Storing the Machine ........................ 19
the Chain Sprocket ......................... 20
Saw Chain ...................................... 20
Maintenance Chart ......................... 25
Main Parts and Controls ................. 27
Specifications ................................. 28
Special Accessories ....................... 29
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 29
Disposal .......................................... 29
Certificate of Conformity ................. 30
Quality Certification ........................ 30
STIHl
HTE 60
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.
Hans Peter Stihl
English
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Guide to Using this Manual ....2 Safety Precautions and Thank you for choosing a quality Working Techniques ......3 engineered STIHL product. Using the Pole Pruner ....10 This machine has been built using Mounting the Drive Tube ....13 modern production techniques and Mounting the Bar and Chain ...

  • Page 2: Guide To Using This Manual

    Engineering improvements in different ways: individual components. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Note or hint which is not essential A bullet marks a step or procedure improve all of its products. As a result, for using the machine, but may...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    STIHL or are technically serious or even fatal injury. identical. If you have any questions in To operate the power tool you must be Observe all applicable local safety this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 4 English STIHL recommends the use of STIHL Wear steel-toed safety Transporting the Machine original tools, guide bars, saw chains, boots with cut-retardant sprockets and accessories. The inserts and non-slip soles. characteristics of these components are specifically designed to match your...
  • Page 5 Left handers should follow these instructions too. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handle housing and drive tube to maintain good control of the unit. Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. HTE 60...
  • Page 6 Higher voltage increases the Make sure you always have firm and distance electricity can arc. Before secure footing. working with less clearance, contact your electric utility and make sure current is turned off. HTE 60...
  • Page 7 60° from the horizontal. Do not stand directly underneath the limb being cut. Watch for falling wood. Keep the work area clear – remove interfering limbs and brush. Before limbing, establish a path of escape and remove all obstacles. HTE 60...
  • Page 8 (see chapter on ”Using the It is not designed for felling. Pole Pruner”). Make sure your saw chain does not touch any foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. may be flung off and damage the saw chain. HTE 60...
  • Page 9 – Operation with frequent breaks Store chain lubricant in properly labelled STIHL recommends that you have canisters only. servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL The period of usage is shortened by: servicing dealer.

  • Page 10: Using The Pole Pruner

    The drive tube should always be held at an angle of 60° or less. The most convenient working position is a tool angle of 60°, but any lesser angle may be used to suit the situation concerned. HTE 60...
  • Page 11 Locate the hook against the branch and then perform the cross-cut (2) from the top downwards. HTE 60...
  • Page 12 The angle drive may be adjusted on the drive tube to the following positions only: 1 = For cross-cutting vertical branches and bushes. 2 = For a better view of the cutting attachment. HTE 60...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Drive Tube

    Tighten down screw (3) in the tensioning nut (2) butts against the housing. left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. HTE 60...

  • Page 14: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    A new chain has to be retensioned more chapter on "Operating Instructions / often than one that has been in use for During Operation". some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions / During Operation". Check chain tension. HTE 60...

  • Page 15: Chain Oil

    It also harms the Biological chain oil must be resistant environment! Check the oil level regularly during to aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus) since cutting work. Never allow the oil tank it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. Waste oil does not have the to run dry.

  • Page 16: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Fold the clip down so that it is flush for about 2 to 3 minutes. with the top of the cap. After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary – see chapter "Checking Chain Tension". HTE 60...

  • Page 17: Starting

    Do not rest the chain and bar on the ground. Connect unit’s plug (1) to extension Press down the interlock lever (1) cord coupling (2). and hold it in that position. Squeeze the switch (2). Switching off To switch off, release the switch and interlock lever. HTE 60...

  • Page 18: Overload Circuit Breaker

    This helps cool the motor after finishing work. The chain windings and considerably delays contracts as it cools down. If it is not renewed tripping of the overload slackened off, it may damage the circuit breaker. gear shaft and bearings. HTE 60...

  • Page 19: Taking Care Of Guide Bar

    Rollomatic inhibiting oil. bars. If you use biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL Bioplus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Store the machine in a dry, high or Chain type Chain pitch Minimum locked location –...

  • Page 20: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    The service life of the chain Clean the stub of the gear shaft and kickback and resulting injury! sprocket is prolonged if it is used lubricate it with STIHL lubricating with two chains in rotation. grease (special accessory). Use only original STIHL replacement Fit the new chain sprocket on the sprockets.
  • Page 21 Use only special saw chain files! Picco Micro Mini (PMN) Other files have the wrong shape and Cutter shape: Micro = Semi-chisel cut. Specified angles A and B are more readily obtained if recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. HTE 60...
  • Page 22 The file only sharpens on the usually enough. forward stroke – lift the file off the cutter on the backstroke. Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the file. HTE 60...
  • Page 23 Check the depth gauge setting every time you sharpen the chain. Place filing gauge on the chain – highest point of depth gauge must be level with the filing gauge. HTE 60...
  • Page 24 (special accessories) Description Part No. Round file 5/32" (4.0 mm) diameter 5605 772 4006 File holder 5605 750 4327 Filing gauge 0000 893 4000 Flat file 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit (includes all parts listed above) 5605 007 1026 HTE 60...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Chart

    Chain lubrication Check Check, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Check Chain sprocket Replace Safety labels Replace HTE 60...

  • Page 26: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    – Alterations or modifications to the information bulletins on engineering power tool not approved by STIHL. changes. – Using tools or accessories that are If these operations are not carried out...

  • Page 27: Main Parts And Controls

    5 Power cord 6 Oilomatic saw chain 7 Guide bar 8 Oil tank 9 Oil filler cap 10 Drive tube (boom) 11 Chain sprocket cover 12 Hook 13 Chain scabbard 14 Strain relief 15 Chain sprocket 16 Chain tensioner HTE 60...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Pitch: 3/8"P (9.32 mm) to ISO 5349 Handle Drive link gauge: 1.1 mm Idling off load right left Part No.: 3982 000 0044 (m/s For further details concerning compliance with the employers' Directive on vibrations 2002/44/EEC see www.stihl.com/vib/ HTE 60...

  • Page 29: Special Accessories

    Reference gauge for chain sprocket necessary technical information. When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Other special accessories approved by STIHL for this power tool Safety glasses or are technically equivalent. Only use high-quality replacement parts in order Harness...

  • Page 30: Certificate Of Conformity

    All STIHL products comply with the HD 400 highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of Done at Waiblingen the ISO 9001 standard for quality April 12, 2005 management systems in terms of...
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