Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because this pole pruner
is a battery-powered,
high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool with a very
long reach, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and
the safety instructions
periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Pay special attention to
the section on reactive forces.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. All safety
precautions that are generally observed
when working with an axe or a hand saw
also apply to the operation of pole
pruners. Observe all applicable federal,
state and local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national, state or local regulations.
HTA 65, HTA 85
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be
hazardous.The pole pruner chain has
many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact
your flesh, they will cut you, even if the
chain is not moving.
Do not cut any material other than wood
or wooden objects. Use your pole pruner
for limbing only.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the machine.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
power tool run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it. To
do this, switch off the motor, move the
retaining latch to ƒ and remove the
battery from the power tool.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
pole pruners. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your instruction
manual for a description of the controls
and the function of the parts of your
model.
Always switch off the motor, move
retaining latch to ƒ and remove the
battery before transporting, storing or
carrying out any work on the power tool.
This avoids the risk of the motor starting
unintentionally.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
Safe use of a pole pruner involves
1
the operator
2
the power tool
3
the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
WARNING
Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any power tool can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
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