Safe Condition; Guide Bar; Saw Chain - Stihl HTA 66 Gebrauchsanleitung

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► Protect the battery from heat and
fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temper‐
atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
► Do not immerse the battery in liq‐
uids.
► Keep the battery away from metallic
objects.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Pole Pruner
The pole pruner is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The pole pruner is not damaged.
– The pole pruner is in a clean condition.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– The chain lubrication is operating properly.
– Wear marks on the chain sprocket are not
deeper than 0.5 mm.
– A combination of guide bar and saw chain rec‐
ommended in this User Manual is mounted.
– The guide bar and saw chain are properly
mounted.
– The saw chain is properly tensioned.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for
this pole pruner model are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
– The oil tank cap is closed.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged pole pruner.
► If the pole pruner is dirty: Clean the pole
pruner.
► Do not modify the pole pruner. Exception:
Mounting a combination of guide bar and
saw chain recommended in this User Man‐
ual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use the pole pruner.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories
designed for this pole pruner model.
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► Mount the guide bar and saw chain as
described in this User Manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the
pole pruner.
► Close the oil tank cap.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2

Guide Bar

The guide bar is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
– Guide bar is not damaged.
– Guide bar is not deformed.
– The minimum groove depth is maintained,
19.3.
– Bar rails are free from burrs.
– Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
WARNING
■ If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can
no longer support and guide the saw chain
properly. The rotating saw chain can jump off
the guide bar. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged guide bar.
► If the groove depth is less than the mini‐
mum depth: Mount a new guide bar.
► Deburr the guide bar every week.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3

Saw Chain

The saw chain is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
– Chain is not damaged.
– Chain is properly sharpened.
– The service marks on the cutters are still visi‐
ble.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged saw chain.
► Sharpen the chain properly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
4 Safety Precautions
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