Using The Pole Pruner - Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Always release the trigger switch and
remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the pole pruner, and any other
time it is not in use.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your
STIHL pole pruner, their use may be extremely
dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use with this specific
model are recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this pole pruner in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the pole pruner's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a pole pruner that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
￭ If the pole pruner is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly, @ 17.1.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 13.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning pole
pruner or battery. In case of doubt, have the pole
pruner and battery checked by your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
0458-813-8621-A
￭ If the pole pruner or battery is damaged, not working
properly, has been left outdoors or dropped into water or
other liquid, its components may no longer function
properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To
reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage:
– Take the pole pruner and battery to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your pole pruner and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.
6.5

Using the Pole Pruner

6.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the pole pruner only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ For proper assembly of the bar and chain:
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
guide bar and chain, @ 14.3.1.
￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other
in gauge and pitch. Before mounting or replacing:
– Read the information on guide bar and chain
combinations, @ 26.
– Read and follow the instructions on kickback and
other reactive forces, @ 7.
– Select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting
needs. Longer bars add weight and may be more
difficult to control.
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