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Stihl HT Manual

Pole pruner attachment
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Parts and Controls
Definitions
Safety Precautions
Mounting the Pole Pruner
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Tensioning the Saw Chain
Checking Chain Tension
Chain Oil
Filling Chain Oil Tank
Fitting the Harness
Starting
Applications
Checking Chain Lubrication
During Operation
After Finishing Work
Taking Care of Guide Bar
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain
Storing the Machine
Specifications
Printed on chlorine-free paper
1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
0458 402 3021. M3,5. L9. PM. Printed in USA
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Allow only persons who understand this
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manual to operate your pole pruner
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attachment. To receive maximum
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performance and satisfaction from your
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STIHL pole pruner attachment, it is
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important that you read and understand
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the maintenance and safety precautions
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before using your pole pruner attach-
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ment. Contact your STIHL dealer or the
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STIHL distributor for your area if you do
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not understand any of the instructions in
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this manual.
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Because a pole pruner is a high-speed
cutting tool with a very long reach some
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special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
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injury. Careless or improper use may
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cause serious or even fatal injury.
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STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If
the operating characteristics or the
appearance of your pole pruner attach-
ment differs from those described in this
manual, please contact your STIHL
dealer for information and assistance.
This manual contains warnings,
operating and safety precautions for
the STIHL pole pruner attachment.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on pages 3 to 10.
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This STIHL pole pruner attachment may
be mounted only to the approved STIHL
power tool models (powerhead with
shaft and handle system). For
approved models, see chapter
"Mounting the Pole Pruner".
Other combinations of the pole
pruner attachment and non-approved
power tools are not permitted since
they may result in
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This owner's manual contains only
descriptions of procedures and
conditions in which the attachment and
power tool combination differs from the
basic power tool.
For correct operation of your pole
pruner attachment and powerhead,
you must also refer to the appropriate
chapters of the owner's manual for the
basic power tool.


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  • Page 1 Filling Chain Oil Tank ment. Contact your STIHL dealer or the Fitting the Harness STIHL distributor for your area if you do This STIHL pole pruner attachment may Starting not understand any of the instructions in...
  • Page 2 3DUWV DQG &RQWUROV 'HILQLWLRQV  2LORPDWLF 6DZ &KDLQ A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links.  *XLGH %DU Supports and guides the saw chain.  2LO 7DQN Tank for chain lubricating oil.  2LO )LOOHU &DS For closing the oil tank.  6KDIW Drive shaft connects cutting attachment to powerhead.
  • Page 3 These safety precautions and warnings carpal tunnel syndrome. These condi- powerhead the pole pruner attachment apply to the use of all STIHL pole tions reduce the hand’s ability to feel will be mounted on periodically. pruners. Different models may have and regulate temperature, produce different parts and controls.
  • Page 4 STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL recommended. for use with the specific STIHL pole All the above mentioned precautions do pruner models are authorized. Although not guarantee that you will not sustain To reduce the risk of injury...
  • Page 5 3UHSDUDWLRQ IRU WKH XVH RI WKH SROH )XHOLQJ :DUQLQJ SUXQHU Your STIHL pole pruner uses an oil- During operation, the powerhead muffler gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter " and the material around it reach extre- Take off the chain guard and inspect for Fuel "...
  • Page 6 Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle Place the pole pruner on firm ground or change your clothing immediately. speed, have your STIHL dealer check other solid surface in an open area or in :DUQLQJ your pole pruner and make proper...
  • Page 7 any electrical line carrying live current. toxic fumes, never run the pole pruner Before working with less clearance, con- indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. tact your electric utility and make sure :DUQLQJ current is turned off. The muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g.
  • Page 8 Left handers should follow these any other insecure support. When instructions too. working at a height above 15 feet (4.5m) use a lift bucket. :DUQLQJ For pole pruner with adjustable shaft: Do not operate your pole pruner with the Expand the shaft only as far as necessa- starting throttle lock engaged.
  • Page 9 0$,17(1$1&( 5(3$,5 such work performed at your STIHL :DUQLQJ $1' 6725,1* service shop only. Always observe the general condition of :DUQLQJ the tree. Look for decay and rot in the :DUQLQJ trunk and branches. If it is rotted inside, 0DLQWHQDQFH UHSODFHPHQW RU UHSDLU...
  • Page 10 You can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut or burn marks appear on the wood. The STIHL pole pruner attachment co- Keep the chain at proper tension. mes in two basic versions: Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except...
  • Page 11 • Insert clamp screws  as far as stop. • With the engine is resting on the machine support, line up the gear- box  so that the clamp screws face up and the chain sprocket co- ver is exactly vertical. •...
  • Page 12 • 9HUVLRQ % ZLWK VWXE VKDIW Push stub shaft into the coupling Standard procedure after initial sleeve  so that lug  installation: When installing for the first time: engages the coupling sleeve. • • Remove the protective caps from •...
  • Page 13 0RXQWLQJ WKH %DU DQG &KDLQ • • • Turn tensioning screw  Unscrew nut and take off cover. Wear work gloves to protect hands • counterclockwise until the Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. • tensioning nut  butts against the left end of the housing slot.
  • Page 14 7HQVLRQLQJ WKH 6DZ &KDLQ • Fit guide bar over the stud  . Retensioning during cutting work: A new chain has to be retensioned • Engage peg of tensioner slide more often than one that has been in • in locating hole  - place the Shut off the engine and then use for some time - chain over sprocket  at the...
  • Page 15 DGGLWLYH RU WKH UDSLGO\ ELRGHJUDGDEOH 67,+/ %LRSOXV LV UHFRPPHQGHG ,PSRUWDQW Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain.
  • Page 16 )LWWLQJ WKH +DUQHVV 6WDUWLQJ • Remove the chain guard. Alternative method: • Check that chain is not touching Remove the chain guard. any object or the ground. Position the shaft on a branch If necessary, rest the hook so that it is held by the hook. •...
  • Page 17 $SSOLFDWLRQV 3UHSDUDWLRQV • Wear suitable protective clothing and equipment - see section "Safety Precautions". • Start the engine. • Put on the shoulder strap. 1HYHU VWDQG GLUHFWO\ XQGHUQHDWK WKH EUDQFK \RX DUH FXWWLQJ  EH ZDU\ RI IDOOLQJ EUDQFKHV 1RWH WKDW D EUDQFK PD\ VSULQJ EDFN DW \RX DIWHU LW KLWV WKH JURXQG &XWWLQJ VHTXHQFH...
  • Page 18 &XWWLQJ IURP D OLIW EXFNHW :RUNLQJ WHFKQLTXHV The unit’s long reach enables cutting to 5HOLHYLQJ FXW be performed next to the trunk without the risk of the lift bucket damaging other To avoid kickback, pinching the bar or branches. tearing the bark when pruning thick bran- The tool angle in this case depends on ches, always start by performing a relie- ving cut  on the underside of the...
  • Page 19 The chain contracts as it cools down. 20 cm (8") from the final cut. Then carry cleaned or replaced by your STIHL dea- If it is not slackened off, it may damage out the flush-cut  , starting with a ler.
  • Page 20 $IWHU )LQLVKLQJ :RUN 7DNLQJ &DUH RI *XLGH %DU • 6ODFNHQ RII WKH FKDLQ 0HDVXUH JURRYH GHSWK  if you have retensioned it at operating with scale on filing gauge* temperature during cutting work. in area used most for cutting on The chain contracts as it cools down.
  • Page 21 If shaft has turned blue, fit a you use your pole pruner daily. new one. • Once a year if you use your pole Coat shaft with STIHL gear lubri- pruner occasionally. cant for hedge trimmers (see "Spe- cial Accessories"). 2Q XQLWV ZLWK RQHSLHFH GULYH WXEH Never pump grease into the drive tube.
  • Page 22 If shaft has turned blue, fit a new one. • Coat shaft with STIHL gear lubri- cant for hedge trimmers (see "Spe- cial Accessories"). – Never pump grease into the drive tube. • 2Q XQLWV ZLWK WZRSDUW GULYH WXEH Push the shaft  and sleeve  into the drive tube.
  • Page 23 Reassemble with new chain sprok- ket - fit the washer and E-clip on the gearbox shaft. Use only original STIHL chain sprockets. Replace the chain sprocket It is best to use two chains in rotation after using two Oilomatic chains with one sprocket.
  • Page 24 0DLQWDLQLQJ DQG 6KDUSHQLQJ 6DZ &KDLQ &RUUHFWO\ VKDUSHQHG FKDLQ A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Do not work with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of wear.
  • Page 25 • 2WKHU ILOLQJ DQG VKDUSHQLQJ DLGV )RU FKHFNLQJ DQJOHV Always file from the inside STIHL filing gauge* - to the outside of the cutter. • Part No. 0000 893 4000 The file only sharpens FG 2 Filerite*...
  • Page 26 $IWHU VKDUSHQLQJ Clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - lubricate the chain by immersing it in an oil bath. %HIRUH ORQJ RXWRIVHUYLFH SHULRG Clean the chain with a brush and immerse it in an oil-paraffin bath. 'HSWK JDXJH VHWWLQJ /RZHULQJ GHSWK JDXJHV 3OHDVH TXRWH WKH IROORZLQJ ZKHQ RUGHULQJ D QHZ FKDLQ...
  • Page 28 Shoulder strap • Run engine until carburetor is dry - &XWWLQJ $WWDFKPHQW this helps prevent the carburetor STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers diaphragms sticking together. (80 g/3 oz tube) 0781 120 1109 • Remove the saw chain and guide...