Owner's Manual

HT 250
English
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Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work.
Starting
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet
(3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors
only.
Start and operate your pole pruner
without assistance.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your manual.
Proper starting methods reduce the risk
of injury.
Place the pole pruner on firm ground or
other solid surface in an open area or, in
the alternative, as shown in the above
picture. Maintain good balance and
secure footing.
Once the engine has started,
immediately blip the throttle trigger,
which should release the starting throttle
and allow the engine to slow down to
idle.
With the engine running only at idle,
attach the power tool to the spring hook
of your harness (see appropriate
chapter of this manual).
Important Adjustments
If you cannot set the correct idle speed,
have your STIHL dealer check your
power tool and make proper
adjustments and repairs.
Proper chain tension is very important at
all times. Check it at regular intervals
(whenever the pole pruner is shut off). If
the chain becomes loose while cutting,
switch off the engine and then tighten.
Never try to tighten the chain while the
engine is running.
During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Power
Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles while you are
working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs
around the handles.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, do not attempt to "drop start"
your power tool.
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Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control be absolutely sure that the guide
bar and chain are clear of you and all
other obstructions and objects, includ-
ing the ground, because when the
engine starts at starting-throttle, engine
speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to engage the sprocket and turn the
chain.
Warning!
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide
the starter rope to rewind it properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to your hand or fingers
and may damage the starter
mechanism.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury
from loss of control or contact with the
running cutting tool, do not use your unit
with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct
idle speed, the saw chain should not
move. For directions on how to adjust
idle speed, see the appropriate section
of your instruction manual.