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... Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 4 3.1 STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 5 4.1 Pole Pruner 5 4.2 Battery 6 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 6 5.1 Introduction 6 5.2 Work Area Safety 6 5.3 Electrical Safety 7 5.4 Personal Safety 7 5.5 Power Tool Use and Care 7 5.6 Battery Tool Use and Care 8 5.7 Service 8 6 ... Charger 23 11.2 Charging 24 12 LED Diagnostics and Acoustic Signals 25 12.1 STIHL AP Battery 25 12.2 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 26 13 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 27 13.1 Positioning and Adjusting the Connecting Cord. . . . . 27 13...
... Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 4 3.1 STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 5 4.1 Pole Pruner 5 4.2 Battery 6 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 6 5.1 Introduction 6 5.2 Work Area Safety 6 5.3 Electrical Safety 7 5.4 Personal Safety 7 5.5 Power Tool Use and Care 7 5.6 Battery Tool Use and Care 8 5.7 Service 8 6 ... Charger 23 11.2 Charging 24 12 LED Diagnostics and Acoustic Signals 25 12.1 STIHL AP Battery 25 12.2 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 26 13 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 27 13.1 Positioning and Adjusting the Connecting Cord. . . . . 27 13...
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...Guide Bar 43 23.4 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 43 24 Troubleshooting Guide 47 24.1 Pole Pruner and Battery 47 25 Specifications 49 25.1 STIHL HTA 135 49 25.2 Chain Sprockets 49 25.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 49 25.4 Depth Gauge Setting 49 25.5...51 26.1 STIHL HTA 135 51 27 Approved Harness Combinations 52 27.1 Harness Combinations 52 28 Replacement Parts and Equipment 52 28.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 52 29 Disposal 52 29.1 Disposal of the Power Tool 52 29.2 Battery Recycling 53 30 Limited Warranty 53 30.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited ...
...Guide Bar 43 23.4 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 43 24 Troubleshooting Guide 47 24.1 Pole Pruner and Battery 47 25 Specifications 49 25.1 STIHL HTA 135 49 25.2 Chain Sprockets 49 25.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 49 25.4 Depth Gauge Setting 49 25.5...51 26.1 STIHL HTA 135 51 27 Approved Harness Combinations 52 27.1 Harness Combinations 52 28 Replacement Parts and Equipment 52 28.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 52 29 Disposal 52 29.1 Disposal of the Power Tool 52 29.2 Battery Recycling 53 30 Limited Warranty 53 30.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited ...
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English 3 Main Parts 3.1 STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner and Battery 45 6 12 78 11 9 10 1 # 2 3 17 18 19 13 20 21 22 23 14 27 24 26 25 15 16 # 1 Front Handle Handle for the ... Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage. 14 Battery LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages regarding potential malfunctions in the battery or power tool. 15 Battery Supplies electrical power to the motor. 0458-698-8621-A
English 3 Main Parts 3.1 STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner and Battery 45 6 12 78 11 9 10 1 # 2 3 17 18 19 13 20 21 22 23 14 27 24 26 25 15 16 # 1 Front Handle Handle for the ... Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage. 14 Battery LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages regarding potential malfunctions in the battery or power tool. 15 Battery Supplies electrical power to the motor. 0458-698-8621-A
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... protection and an approved protective helmet, @ 6.3. To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from unintended activation, remove the battery any time the pole pruner is contacting) and any branches it safely for the operator's rear hand. 21 Trigger Switch Lockout Must...fatal personal injury or property damage. 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 16 Push Button Activates the battery's LEDs. 17 Locking Levers Secure the battery in the battery compartment. 18 Battery Compartment Holds the battery. 19 Mounting Recess Cover1 Covers the mounting area for a Smart Connector 2 A. 20 Control ...
... protection and an approved protective helmet, @ 6.3. To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from unintended activation, remove the battery any time the pole pruner is contacting) and any branches it safely for the operator's rear hand. 21 Trigger Switch Lockout Must...fatal personal injury or property damage. 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 16 Push Button Activates the battery's LEDs. 17 Locking Levers Secure the battery in the battery compartment. 18 Battery Compartment Holds the battery. 19 Mounting Recess Cover1 Covers the mounting area for a Smart Connector 2 A. 20 Control ...
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... use can cause you to follow the specified safety precautions. Batteries sold separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for the STIHL tool powered by this manual. WARNING ■ Read all ...safety warnings and all safety precautions in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for handheld, motor-operated electric power ...
... use can cause you to follow the specified safety precautions. Batteries sold separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for the STIHL tool powered by this manual. WARNING ■ Read all ...safety warnings and all safety precautions in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for handheld, motor-operated electric power ...
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... let familiarity gained from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from moving parts. Keep your application. Use of tools allow persons unfamiliar with the switch is earthed or grounded. ...a cord suitable for appropriate conditions will reduce the risk of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these instructions to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. f) Dress properly. Never modify the plug in the off . Keep cord away from frequent...
... let familiarity gained from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from moving parts. Keep your application. Use of tools allow persons unfamiliar with the switch is earthed or grounded. ...a cord suitable for appropriate conditions will reduce the risk of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these instructions to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. f) Dress properly. Never modify the plug in the off . Keep cord away from frequent...
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...to bind and are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Use of injury. Shorting the battery terminals together may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in a hazardous situation. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.... ensure that is damaged or modified. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with specifically designated battery packs. c) When battery pack is maintained. b) Never service damaged battery packs. f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to be performed by the manufacturer. in the instructions. b) Use...
...to bind and are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Use of injury. Shorting the battery terminals together may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in a hazardous situation. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.... ensure that is damaged or modified. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with specifically designated battery packs. c) When battery pack is maintained. b) Never service damaged battery packs. f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to be performed by the manufacturer. in the instructions. b) Use...
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...as well as described in serious injury or death. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be aggravated by a STIHL AP series battery. Do not operate the pole pruner while under the influence of the pole pruner for operations different than intended could result ... Alternatively, it may produce white finger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. The operator must be powered by a STIHL AR series backpack battery in any health condition that has been modified or altered from fatigue and loss of a pole pruner (or other accessories are...
...as well as described in serious injury or death. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be aggravated by a STIHL AP series battery. Do not operate the pole pruner while under the influence of the pole pruner for operations different than intended could result ... Alternatively, it may produce white finger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. The operator must be powered by a STIHL AR series backpack battery in any health condition that has been modified or altered from fatigue and loss of a pole pruner (or other accessories are...
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...with a chain scabbard before continuing work. - Never modify this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ■ This battery-powered pole pruner is dropped or subjected to reduce the risk of your body. - Never use with non-slip soles. Contacting the cutters .... 6.4 Pole Pruner WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL for error messages, @ 12. 0458-698-8621-A 11 Steel-toed safety boots are working properly, @ 17.1. - Pay special attention to the...
...with a chain scabbard before continuing work. - Never modify this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ■ This battery-powered pole pruner is dropped or subjected to reduce the risk of your body. - Never use with non-slip soles. Contacting the cutters .... 6.4 Pole Pruner WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL for error messages, @ 12. 0458-698-8621-A 11 Steel-toed safety boots are working properly, @ 17.1. - Pay special attention to the...
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...becomes loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove the battery from chain breakage, derailment or reactive forces: - Before mounting or replacing: - Select the shortest bar that only identical STIHL replacement parts be checked before tightening the chain. Never attempt to...WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - In case of doubt, have the pole pruner and battery checked by STIHL may be inoperative. Never use may be more after tensioning the chain in this instruction manual. ...
...becomes loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove the battery from chain breakage, derailment or reactive forces: - Before mounting or replacing: - Select the shortest bar that only identical STIHL replacement parts be checked before tightening the chain. Never attempt to...WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - In case of doubt, have the pole pruner and battery checked by STIHL may be inoperative. Never use may be more after tensioning the chain in this instruction manual. ...
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... the contacts in the battery compartment for proper condition and operation before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the pole pruner, and any time it to switch on your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Never insert or use the pole pruner until the retaining latch is inserted. - Read and follow...
... the contacts in the battery compartment for proper condition and operation before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the pole pruner, and any time it to switch on your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Never insert or use the pole pruner until the retaining latch is inserted. - Read and follow...
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... small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may cause kickback to the operator or bystanders from loss of the cutting attachment whenever the battery is inserted. Never switch on slopes or uneven ground. - Doing so could lead to prevent the bar and chain from loss of the cutting plane...
... small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may cause kickback to the operator or bystanders from loss of the cutting attachment whenever the battery is inserted. Never switch on slopes or uneven ground. - Doing so could lead to prevent the bar and chain from loss of the cutting plane...
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..., oil mist and other substances containing chemicals known to bystanders and unauthorized users: - Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery during favorable daylight conditions. - Read and follow recommendations issued by government authorities (e.g., OSHA) for the use of igniting combustible gases,...and strike some other object. Take frequent breaks. ■ The hook is inserted. - Never leave the pole pruner unattended when the battery is designed to accelerate out of the kerf, go out of the pole pruner while cutting. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Working...
..., oil mist and other substances containing chemicals known to bystanders and unauthorized users: - Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery during favorable daylight conditions. - Read and follow recommendations issued by government authorities (e.g., OSHA) for the use of igniting combustible gases,...and strike some other object. Take frequent breaks. ■ The hook is inserted. - Never leave the pole pruner unattended when the battery is designed to accelerate out of the kerf, go out of the pole pruner while cutting. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Working...
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... Inhalation of severe personal injuries from unintentional starting: - Always work immediately and contact the relevant state and local authorities and/or EPA, your STIHL pole pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as oil mist from some ...with waste oil can cause susceptible persons to have reason to cut injuries: - Do not use and disposal of your body when the battery is inserted, even when the chain is approved by OSHA and the EPA. - Never touch a chain with your pole pruner to believe...
... Inhalation of severe personal injuries from unintentional starting: - Always work immediately and contact the relevant state and local authorities and/or EPA, your STIHL pole pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as oil mist from some ...with waste oil can cause susceptible persons to have reason to cut injuries: - Do not use and disposal of your body when the battery is inserted, even when the chain is approved by OSHA and the EPA. - Never touch a chain with your pole pruner to believe...
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...a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. - Don't put pressure on the operator. - Switch off the motor and remove the battery before making a finishing cut . To reduce the risk of an emergency: - Always keep bystanders at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately ... The power tool has a large range. Remove any foreign objects to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for dead branches that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor immediately and remove the battery. ■ Contacting foreign objects while sawing might cause the chain to break or ...
...a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. - Don't put pressure on the operator. - Switch off the motor and remove the battery before making a finishing cut . To reduce the risk of an emergency: - Always keep bystanders at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately ... The power tool has a large range. Remove any foreign objects to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for dead branches that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor immediately and remove the battery. ■ Contacting foreign objects while sawing might cause the chain to break or ...
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... route away from loss of control when cutting wood under tension. If a pinch occurs that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor, remove the battery and remove the pole pruner from the horizontal plane (see illustration). - Electricity can arc. Never cut . - Hold the pole pruner no more than 60°...
... route away from loss of control when cutting wood under tension. If a pinch occurs that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor, remove the battery and remove the pole pruner from the horizontal plane (see illustration). - Electricity can arc. Never cut . - Hold the pole pruner no more than 60°...
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... chain at a time. - Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it from an underbuck cut because the chain can pinch or bind. 8 Battery Safety 8.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ Read and follow the safety precautions on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped or significantly slowed...■ Pull-in usually occurs when the chain is not rotating at full speed. 0000-GXX-1348-A0 8 Battery Safety WARNING ■ Pushback occurs when the chain on the battery and all warnings and instructions that may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the operator. ■ Pushback...
... chain at a time. - Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it from an underbuck cut because the chain can pinch or bind. 8 Battery Safety 8.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ Read and follow the safety precautions on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped or significantly slowed...■ Pull-in usually occurs when the chain is not rotating at full speed. 0000-GXX-1348-A0 8 Battery Safety WARNING ■ Pushback occurs when the chain on the battery and all warnings and instructions that may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the operator. ■ Pushback...
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...conditions. - Never expose the battery to heavy impact or otherwise damage the battery. - Charge STIHL AP series batteries only with wires or other liquids. Store the battery indoors in a metal container. - Immediately discontinue using . - Never store the battery in damp or corrosive environments or... in rain or in use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Never immerse any purpose other hightemperature locations. - If a STIHL AP or AR L battery has been exposed to corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. 0458-...
...conditions. - Never expose the battery to heavy impact or otherwise damage the battery. - Charge STIHL AP series batteries only with wires or other liquids. Store the battery indoors in a metal container. - Immediately discontinue using . - Never store the battery in damp or corrosive environments or... in rain or in use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Never immerse any purpose other hightemperature locations. - If a STIHL AP or AR L battery has been exposed to corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. 0458-...
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... pruner. If fluid gets into your eye(s): do not rub. Although water can be used to put out a battery fire, use of personal injury caused by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Consult the fire department regarding proper disposal of fire, electric shock or...for maintenance whenever there is potentially harmful and can spread rapidly. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use . ■ The bar and chain are no user-serviceable parts inside. ■ Leaking battery fluid is a change in the appropriate sections of fire: -...
... pruner. If fluid gets into your eye(s): do not rub. Although water can be used to put out a battery fire, use of personal injury caused by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Consult the fire department regarding proper disposal of fire, electric shock or...for maintenance whenever there is potentially harmful and can spread rapidly. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use . ■ The bar and chain are no user-serviceable parts inside. ■ Leaking battery fluid is a change in the appropriate sections of fire: -...
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...pruner again. 10 Before Starting Work 10.1 Preparing the Pole Pruner for Operation Before starting work . A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws approximately 4.8 amps. Remove the battery from multiple chargers. operate the charger indoors at a time or on separate circuits, unless you know your ...and its components are dry and not damaged; STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be accessed by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - A single AL 300 charger draws approximately 4.4 amps. Never store the battery in the pole pruner, in the charger, ...
...pruner again. 10 Before Starting Work 10.1 Preparing the Pole Pruner for Operation Before starting work . A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws approximately 4.8 amps. Remove the battery from multiple chargers. operate the charger indoors at a time or on separate circuits, unless you know your ...and its components are dry and not damaged; STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be accessed by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - A single AL 300 charger draws approximately 4.4 amps. Never store the battery in the pole pruner, in the charger, ...