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...Words 3 2.2 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY ...Chain 32 14.8 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 32 15 Inserting and Removing the Battery 34 15.1 Inserting the Battery 34 15.2 Removing the Battery 34 16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off 35 ...
...Words 3 2.2 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY ...Chain 32 14.8 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 32 15 Inserting and Removing the Battery 34 15.1 Inserting the Battery 34 15.2 Removing the Battery 34 16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off 35 ...
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... the Chain Sprocket . . . . . 42 23.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the 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...
... the Chain Sprocket . . . . . 42 23.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the 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...
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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 operator's front hand. 4 0000097168_003 3 Main Parts 2 Drive Tube Pole pruner shaft. 3 Clamping Nut For adjusting ...length of the drive tube. 4 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw chain. 5 Side Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of saw chain tension. 6 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 7 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 8 Saw Chain Toothed cutting tool consisting of cutters, tie straps and...
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 operator's front hand. 4 0000097168_003 3 Main Parts 2 Drive Tube Pole pruner shaft. 3 Clamping Nut For adjusting ...length of the drive tube. 4 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw chain. 5 Side Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of saw chain tension. 6 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 7 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 8 Saw Chain Toothed cutting tool consisting of cutters, tie straps and...
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... wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. 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 be depressed to the... pole pruner. 25 Trigger Switch Activates the saw chain, @ 6.3. To reduce the risk of eye and head injury, always wear proper eye protection and an approved protective helmet,...
... wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. 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 be depressed to the... pole pruner. 25 Trigger Switch Activates the saw chain, @ 6.3. To reduce the risk of eye and head injury, always wear proper eye protection and an approved protective helmet,...
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... guide bar with this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ￭ This battery-powered pole pruner is not in use with a chain scabbard before transporting or storing the pole pruner to reduce the risk of this specific model are recommended. - Cut wood only. - Only ...indoors. ￭ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Check that has been modified or altered from the chain. - Do not wear sandals, flipflops, open-toed or similar footwear. ￭ To improve your grip and help protect your STIHL pole pruner, their use a pole pruner that the controls ...
... guide bar with this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ￭ This battery-powered pole pruner is not in use with a chain scabbard before transporting or storing the pole pruner to reduce the risk of this specific model are recommended. - Cut wood only. - Only ...indoors. ￭ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Check that has been modified or altered from the chain. - Do not wear sandals, flipflops, open-toed or similar footwear. ￭ To improve your grip and help protect your STIHL pole pruner, their use a pole pruner that the controls ...
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...coated with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or herbicide: - Control dust (such as saw dust) and mists (such as oil mist from the saw chain. - To the extent possible, operate the pole pruner so that you have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Follow the recommendations of certain dusts... the cutting attachment. 16 0458-698-8621-A The use your pole pruner to lubricate the bar and chain of your STIHL pole pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of your body when the battery is inserted, even when the chain is strictly regulated by NIOSH...
...coated with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or herbicide: - Control dust (such as saw dust) and mists (such as oil mist from the saw chain. - To the extent possible, operate the pole pruner so that you have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Follow the recommendations of certain dusts... the cutting attachment. 16 0458-698-8621-A The use your pole pruner to lubricate the bar and chain of your STIHL pole pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of your body when the battery is inserted, even when the chain is strictly regulated by NIOSH...
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...- Inspect the branch before starting a cut, ensure that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor immediately and remove the battery. ￭ Contacting foreign objects while sawing might cause the chain to stop work : - Remove any foreign objects to remove the bar. - Before starting work immediately ...put pressure on the operator. - The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to bystanders from falling debris, take your pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for inspection, repair or maintenance. ￭ If a tree is rotted, it can be thrown, or cause the...
...- Inspect the branch before starting a cut, ensure that traps the bar/chain, switch off the motor immediately and remove the battery. ￭ Contacting foreign objects while sawing might cause the chain to stop work : - Remove any foreign objects to remove the bar. - Before starting work immediately ...put pressure on the operator. - The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to bystanders from falling debris, take your pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for inspection, repair or maintenance. ￭ If a tree is rotted, it can be thrown, or cause the...
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... and Storage 9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 9.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery or pole pruner. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use of fire, electric shock or other serious personal injury. - Tighten all... instructions in the event of personal injury and property damage from exposure to conductive liquids such as sand on spilled battery fluid. - Wear gloves when handling the saw chain. - To reduce the risk of fire: - Replace the chain and guide bar when they become worn or...
... and Storage 9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 9.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery or pole pruner. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use of fire, electric shock or other serious personal injury. - Tighten all... instructions in the event of personal injury and property damage from exposure to conductive liquids such as sand on spilled battery fluid. - Wear gloves when handling the saw chain. - To reduce the risk of fire: - Replace the chain and guide bar when they become worn or...
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...precautions on the chain after finishing work : ► Fully charge the battery, @ 11. ► Assembling the Pole Pruner, @ 14. ► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 14.6. Store the pole pruner and battery indoors in unauthorized use, damage to electric shock, fire and explosion,... make sure the charger and its components are not authorized or approved by children or other unauthorized users. - A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws ...
...precautions on the chain after finishing work : ► Fully charge the battery, @ 11. ► Assembling the Pole Pruner, @ 14. ► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 14.6. Store the pole pruner and battery indoors in unauthorized use, damage to electric shock, fire and explosion,... make sure the charger and its components are not authorized or approved by children or other unauthorized users. - A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws ...
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...bar, it is between 0.04 in. (1 mm) and 0.08 in the tank before using the pole pruner again. 1 2 ► Loosen the nut (1). ► Lift the guide bar tip. 14.8 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 14.8.1 Bar and Chain Lubricant WARNING 0000-GXX-4761-A1 a Never operate ... (a) is loose. ► Remove the guide bar and chain. To properly tension the chain: ► Switch off the pole pruner, @ 16.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. 14 Assembling the Pole Pruner ► Turn the side chain tensioner (2) clockwise to tighten the chain. The chain contracts as it cools down .
...bar, it is between 0.04 in. (1 mm) and 0.08 in the tank before using the pole pruner again. 1 2 ► Loosen the nut (1). ► Lift the guide bar tip. 14.8 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 14.8.1 Bar and Chain Lubricant WARNING 0000-GXX-4761-A1 a Never operate ... (a) is loose. ► Remove the guide bar and chain. To properly tension the chain: ► Switch off the pole pruner, @ 16.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. 14 Assembling the Pole Pruner ► Turn the side chain tensioner (2) clockwise to tighten the chain. The chain contracts as it cools down .
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... Oil Tank Opening and Filling the Chain Oil Tank To fill the chain oil tank: ► Switch off the pole pruner, @ 16.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. ► Position the pole pruner on the quality of air space. Leave approximately 0.5 in. (13 mm) of the lubricant. 14 Assembling ...-clockwise (2) to the open symbol (2) on the top of the chain drive and chain. STIHL recommends using rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus. NOTICE Biodegradable chain oil must be resistant to lubricate your saw chain. It may even cause the oil pump to resin. It is therefore essential to use...
... Oil Tank Opening and Filling the Chain Oil Tank To fill the chain oil tank: ► Switch off the pole pruner, @ 16.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. ► Position the pole pruner on the quality of air space. Leave approximately 0.5 in. (13 mm) of the lubricant. 14 Assembling ...-clockwise (2) to the open symbol (2) on the top of the chain drive and chain. STIHL recommends using rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus. NOTICE Biodegradable chain oil must be resistant to lubricate your saw chain. It may even cause the oil pump to resin. It is therefore essential to use...
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...not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To switch the pole pruner off the motor, ensure the chain has stopped and remove the battery before transporting the pole pruner or putting it is squeezed, the faster the saw chain will rotate. 16.2 Switching Off WARNING The saw chain will remain flashing for a short while... approximately 1 second). 0458-698-8621-A 35 The motor will start the saw chain. As long as the LED is flashing, the pole pruner can reduce the performance and/or service life of the battery. 16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off 16.1 Switching On WARNING Never operate your...
...not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To switch the pole pruner off the motor, ensure the chain has stopped and remove the battery before transporting the pole pruner or putting it is squeezed, the faster the saw chain will rotate. 16.2 Switching Off WARNING The saw chain will remain flashing for a short while... approximately 1 second). 0458-698-8621-A 35 The motor will start the saw chain. As long as the LED is flashing, the pole pruner can reduce the performance and/or service life of the battery. 16 Switching the Pole Pruner On and Off 16.1 Switching On WARNING Never operate your...
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...trigger switch can be depressed without bar and chain lubrication. The pole pruner should switch on. Do not touch the saw chain will be repaired before use . ► Press down the pole pruner. 17 Checking the Pole Pruner 17.1 Testing the Controls Before starting work and periodically during ...or fatal personal injury. If it does not, take the pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to avoid contact after you release the trigger switch, remove the battery and take the pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use. ► Release ...
...trigger switch can be depressed without bar and chain lubrication. The pole pruner should switch on. Do not touch the saw chain will be repaired before use . ► Press down the pole pruner. 17 Checking the Pole Pruner 17.1 Testing the Controls Before starting work and periodically during ...or fatal personal injury. If it does not, take the pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to avoid contact after you release the trigger switch, remove the battery and take the pole pruner to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use. ► Release ...
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...9658; Remove the guide bar and the chain, @ 14.6.2. 1 3 22 Cleaning 22.1 Cleaning the Pole Pruner and Battery WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from foreign matter and clean as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. Do not use a pressure washer to clean the guide bar or chain or...soft, dry cloth. 22.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain WARNING To reduce the risk of this manual. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or inside a vehicle in rotation. To clean the pole pruner and battery: ► Clean the pole pruner's polymer components with a charge between 50 °F...
...9658; Remove the guide bar and the chain, @ 14.6.2. 1 3 22 Cleaning 22.1 Cleaning the Pole Pruner and Battery WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from foreign matter and clean as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. Do not use a pressure washer to clean the guide bar or chain or...soft, dry cloth. 22.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain WARNING To reduce the risk of this manual. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or inside a vehicle in rotation. To clean the pole pruner and battery: ► Clean the pole pruner's polymer components with a charge between 50 °F...
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STIHL recommends that repair work be denied. 23.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Sprocket ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Remove the chain sprocket cover, saw chain when indicated by the relevant wear marks or when the chain is damaged, replace it. &#... may be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. If you make a warranty claim for proper groove depth and spread and replacing the guide bar if it off. ► Rinse away coarse dirt from unintended activation, remove the battery before inspecting the pole pruner or carrying out any ...
STIHL recommends that repair work be denied. 23.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Sprocket ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Remove the chain sprocket cover, saw chain when indicated by the relevant wear marks or when the chain is damaged, replace it. &#... may be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. If you make a warranty claim for proper groove depth and spread and replacing the guide bar if it off. ► Rinse away coarse dirt from unintended activation, remove the battery before inspecting the pole pruner or carrying out any ...
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...can increase the 0458-698-8621-A 43 STIHL recommends using the measuring tool on the bar may be upside down. 1 3 23.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the Guide Bar ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Remove the guide bar and saw chain, @ 14.6.2. 2 3 ►...; Clean the oil outlet duct (1), oil inlet bore (2) and groove (3) with a flat file or a STIHL guide bar dressing tool. ► Replace the guide bar...
...can increase the 0458-698-8621-A 43 STIHL recommends using the measuring tool on the bar may be upside down. 1 3 23.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the Guide Bar ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Remove the guide bar and saw chain, @ 14.6.2. 2 3 ►...; Clean the oil outlet duct (1), oil inlet bore (2) and groove (3) with a flat file or a STIHL guide bar dressing tool. ► Replace the guide bar...
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...longer visible. ► Check the 30° sharpening angle of the cutters with a STIHL file gauge matching the pitch of the chain. ► If the sharpening angle is dull. ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. 1 2 ► Check the height of the depth gauge (1) with wear marks ... kickback forces, making it more like saw dust than wood chips, the chain likely is incorrect, file the cutters to a 30° angle. ► If you have not achieved the proper angle, have the chain sharpened or replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Filing the depth gauges ...
...longer visible. ► Check the 30° sharpening angle of the cutters with a STIHL file gauge matching the pitch of the chain. ► If the sharpening angle is dull. ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. 1 2 ► Check the height of the depth gauge (1) with wear marks ... kickback forces, making it more like saw dust than wood chips, the chain likely is incorrect, file the cutters to a 30° angle. ► If you have not achieved the proper angle, have the chain sharpened or replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Filing the depth gauges ...
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..., which can increase the potential and force of kickback and other reactive forces will increase. STIHL recommends having your chain sharpened by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to which can increase the tendency and force of kickback and other reactive forces,... a little material with a diameter matching the pitch of the cutter (a). 23 Inspection and Maintenance Marking (a) 1 2 3 4 6 7 Saw Chain Pitch 1/4" .325" 3/8" .404" 3/8" PICCO 1/4" PICCO To sharpen the chain: ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Select a chain file with each stroke.
..., which can increase the potential and force of kickback and other reactive forces will increase. STIHL recommends having your chain sharpened by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to which can increase the tendency and force of kickback and other reactive forces,... a little material with a diameter matching the pitch of the cutter (a). 23 Inspection and Maintenance Marking (a) 1 2 3 4 6 7 Saw Chain Pitch 1/4" .325" 3/8" .404" 3/8" PICCO 1/4" PICCO To sharpen the chain: ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Select a chain file with each stroke.
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... STIHL servicing has been reached or dealer. Battery too hot / too ► Allow the battery to 20 °C). Possible Cause Remedy Battery too hot / too cold. exceeded. Pole pruner too hot. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. ► Allow the pole pruner and battery ...to cool down gradually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 40 °C). 48 0458-698-8621-A During sawing...
... STIHL servicing has been reached or dealer. Battery too hot / too ► Allow the battery to 20 °C). Possible Cause Remedy Battery too hot / too cold. exceeded. Pole pruner too hot. ► Remove the battery, @ 15.2. ► Allow the pole pruner and battery ...to cool down gradually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 40 °C). 48 0458-698-8621-A During sawing...
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25 Specifications 25 Specifications 25.1 STIHL HTA 135 - Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for pricing and availability. 25.2 Chain Sprockets The following chain sprockets are available for this manual, @ 29. Depth gauge setting for 3/8" PICCO pitch...Direction of saw chain depends on the pitch of in the household trash, but only in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this model pole pruner: - 7-tooth for 3/8" PICCO pitch chains: 0.026 in. (0.65 mm) English 25.5 Symbols on the retaining latch. Approved battery types: - STIHL AR...
25 Specifications 25 Specifications 25.1 STIHL HTA 135 - Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for pricing and availability. 25.2 Chain Sprockets The following chain sprockets are available for this manual, @ 29. Depth gauge setting for 3/8" PICCO pitch...Direction of saw chain depends on the pitch of in the household trash, but only in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this model pole pruner: - 7-tooth for 3/8" PICCO pitch chains: 0.026 in. (0.65 mm) English 25.5 Symbols on the retaining latch. Approved battery types: - STIHL AR...
