Assembling The Pole Pruner; Mounting The Gearbox - Stihl HTA 135 Owner's Instruction Manual

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► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that it fits
comfortably but securely across your chest.
► Adjust the harness straps so that the back padding fits
firmly and securely against your back.
► Thread the end of the waist belt through the loop (3).
► To remove the harness, open the quick-release fasteners
on the waist belt and chest strap and loosen the harness
straps by lifting the sliding adjusters.
To help reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
emergency, practice quickly opening the fasteners on the
waist belt and chest strap, loosening the shoulder straps and
removing the battery.
NOTICE
To avoid damage, ease the battery to the ground when
practicing. Do not allow the battery to drop to the ground and
do not throw it.

14 Assembling the Pole Pruner

14.1 Mounting the Gearbox

► Switch off the pole pruner, @ 16.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 15.2.
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► Remove the cap (1) from the square end of the drive
tube (2).
► Adjust the length of the drive tube to a = 3.9 in. (10 cm),
@ 18.1.
► Mark the drive tube at b = 2.4 in. (6 cm).
► Push the gearbox onto the drive tube up to the mark b.
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90°
► Align the clamping sleeve (4) and gearbox (3) as shown.
Make sure the clamping sleeve screws are on the
underside of the drive tube and the oil cap on the gearbox
is facing up.
► Tighten the screws (5).
14 Assembling the Pole Pruner
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