Switching The Pole Pruner On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off - Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual

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To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the pole pruner on a level surface.
► Position your hand behind the battery.
► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject the battery (2)
from the battery compartment.
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance and/or service life of the battery.

16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off

16.1 Switching On

WARNING
Never operate your pole pruner if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your pole pruner, @ 6.3.
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Before switching on:
► Make sure other persons are out of the general work area.
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the pole pruner with one hand
firmly on the control handle and with the other hand firmly
on the front handle.
To switch the pole pruner on:
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► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► While holding the retaining latch, squeeze the trigger
switch (2) with your index finger.
The saw chain will start rotating.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
pushed forward and the trigger switch is pressed at the
same time. Once the trigger switch is activated, you may
release the retaining latch. Holding the Ergo-Lever (3) down
keeps the trigger switch unlocked.
If you release the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever, you have to
unlock the tool again with the retaining latch.

16.2 Switching Off

The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
avoid contact with the moving saw chain. To reduce the risk
of personal injury from unintended activation or
16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off
WARNING
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