STIHL HTA 135 Instruction Manual
English © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2021 0458-698-0121-A. VA0.L20. 0000009169_003_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Translation of Original Instruction Manual Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guide to Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applicable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English 1 Introduction 16.1 Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 16.2 Deburring the Guide Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 16.3 Sharpening the Saw Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 17 Repairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 17.1 Repairing the Pole Pruner and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English 3 Overview 2.2 3 Overview 3.1 STIHL HTA 135 Pole Pruner and Battery Symbols used with warnings in the text 4 WARNING This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious injuries or death. ► The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or death. 6 7 11 NOTICE This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to property. ► The measures indicated can avoid damage to property. 2.3 5 8 9 10 1 # Symbols in Text 2 This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.
English 3 Overview 2 Shaft The shaft connects all components. 17 Battery compartment The battery compartment holds the battery. 3 Clamp nut Serves to adjust the length of shaft. 18 Cover The cover is the placeholder for a Smart Connector 2 A. 4 Chain sprocket The chain sprocket drives the saw chain. 19 Control handle For holding and controlling the pole pruner. 5 Tensioning screw Adjusts the chain tension. 20 Trigger lockout The trigger lockout unlocks the trigger.
English 4 Safety Precautions This icon shows the direction of rotation of the saw chain. Read, understand and keep the User Manual. Rotate in this direction to increase the saw chain tension 1 LED lights up red. The battery is too warm or too cold. This icon marks the release slide. Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a hard hat. Wear safety boots. 4 LEDs flashing red. There is a fault in the battery. Wear work gloves.
English 4 Safety Precautions ► Read, understand and save the instruction manual. Observe the permitted battery temperature range. 4.2 Intended Use The STIHL HTA 135 pole pruner is used to delimb tall trees or prune the branches of tall trees. ► If you pass the pole pruner or battery on to another person: Always give them the instruction manual. ► Make sure the user meets the following requirements: – The user must be rested. The pole pruner must not be used for felling operations.
English 4 Safety Precautions ► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles. ► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commercially with the corresponding marking. ￭ Noise is generated during operation. Noise can damage your hearing. ► Wear ear protection. 4.5 4.5.1 Work Area and Surroundings Pole Pruner WARNING ￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries. ► wear a hard hat.
English 4.5.2 4 Safety Precautions Battery WARNING ￭ Bystanding people, children and animals cannot recognise or evaluate the dangers posed by the battery. This may result in serious injury to bystanding people, children and animals. ► Keep bystanding people, children and animals out of the way. ► Do not leave the battery unattended. ► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery. ￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions.
English 4 Safety Precautions ► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this pole pruner model. ► 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. 4.6.3 The saw chain is in a safe condition if the following points are observed: – Chain is not damaged. – Chain is properly sharpened.
English 4 Safety Precautions ► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects and cause a short circuit. ► Do not open the battery. ► Replace worn or damaged warning signs. ￭ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation. ► Avoid contact with the fluid. ► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected areas with plenty of soap and water.
English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ If the moving saw chain hits a hard object, sparks may occur. Sparks can cause fires in a flammable environment. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged. ► Do not use the chain saw in a flammable environment. ￭ The saw chain runs on for a short period after you release the trigger. People may be cut by the moving saw chain. They may cause serious injury to persons.
English 4.8 4.8.1 4 Safety Precautions Reactive Forces ► Use the working techniques described in this instruction manual. Kickback ► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose. ► Always cut with a properly sharpened and tensioned saw chain. ► Use a reduced kickback saw chain. ► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose. 0000-GXX-4802-A0 ► 4.8.2 Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
English 4 Safety Precautions 4.8.3 Pushback ► Remove the battery. 0000-GXX-1349-A0 ► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar. The pole pruner is pushed back toward the operator when the top of the bar is used for cutting. WARNING ￭ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly pinched, the pole pruner is abruptly pushed back toward the operator. The user can lose control of the pole pruner and be seriously injured.
English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ Dampness may corrode the electrical contacts on the pole pruner and metal components. This can damage the pole pruner. ► Remove the battery. ► Store the pole pruner in a clean and dry condition. 4.10.2 Battery WARNING ￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery and can be seriously injured. ► Store the battery out of the reach of children. ￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions.
English 5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation 5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs 5.1 6.1 The following steps must be performed before commencing work: ► Ensure that the following components are in safe condition: – Pole Pruner, @ 4.6.1. – Guide bar, @ 4.6.2. ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► – Saw chain, @ 4.6.3. – Battery, @ 4.6.4. Check the battery, @ 10.6. Charge the battery fully as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
English 7 Assembling the Pole Pruner 7 Assembling the Pole Pruner 8 Assembling the Pole Pruner 6 ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. a 1 0000098623_001 7.1 7 2 0000097972_001 b 3 ► Remove the protective cap (1). ► Adjust the shaft length to a = 10 cm. ► Mark b = 6 cm on the shaft (2). ► If you cannot push the transmission (3) onto the shaft (2) up to mark b: ► Rotate the nut (7) counterclockwise until the chain sprocket cover (6) can be removed.
English 7 Assembling the Pole Pruner 1 12 0000097973_001 2 c ► Remove the protective cap (11). ► Turn the shaft (2) and press it in the direction of the control handle (12) until the distance c = 2 cm. 2 ► Press clip (1) together and place on the handle hose (2). It is not necessary to remove the clip again. 7.3 13 0000097169_001 11 Mounting the machine support ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. 2 3 c 90° ► Align the housing (13) and transmission (3) as shown.
English Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain 7.4.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain The guide bar and saw chain combinations that can be used with the chain sprocket are listed in the specifications, @ 20.1. ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. 2 0000097170_001 4 7 6 8 3 1 5 ► Rotate the nut (1) counterclockwise until the chain sprocket cover (2) can be removed. ► Remove the chain sprocket cover (2).
English 7 Assembling the Pole Pruner 7.4.2 7.6 Removing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Rotate the nut counterclockwise until the chain sprocket cover can be removed. ► Remove the chain sprocket cover. ► Turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise as far as it will go. The saw chain is now slack. ► Remove the guide bar and saw chain. ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
English 8 Removing and Fitting the Battery ► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clockwise as far as it will go. The oil tank cap snaps into place. The mark (1) points to mark (3). ► Check to see if the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and off. ► If the oil tank cap cannot be pulled upwards and off: Fold down the grip on the oil tank cap. The oil tank is closed. 8 Removing and Fitting the Battery 8.
English 9 Switching Pole Pruning On and Off ► If the saw chain continues to run after about 1 second: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. The pole pruner has a malfunction. 9 Switching Pole Pruning On and Off Switching on the Pole Pruner ► Hold the pole pruner with one hand by the control handle – wrap your thumb around the control handle. ► Hold the pole pruner firmly with your other hand by the handle hose - wrap your thumb around the handle hose.
English 10 Checking Pole Pruner and Battery ► If a depth gauge (1) projects from the filing gauge (2): Lower the depth gauge (1) with a file, @ 16.3. 1 ► Measure the depth of the guide bar with the scale on a STIHL filing gauge. ► Install a new guide bar if one of the following points applies: – The guide bar is damaged. – The measured guide bar groove depth is less than specified minimum depth, @ 19.3. – The guide bar groove is pinched or splayed.
English 11 Using the Pole Pruner Switching on the Pole Pruner ► Insert battery. ► Press and hold the trigger lockout. ► Push the release slide with your thumb in the direction of the saw chain. ► Press and hold the trigger. The saw chain runs. ► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in the pole pruner. ► Release the trigger. The saw chain stops running after about 1 second.
English 11 Using the Pole Pruner 11.4 Holding and Controlling the Pole Pruner 1 1 ► Press clip (1) together and move on the handle hose (2), ensuring that the following conditions are met: – If the shaft has been retracted: a = 15 cm – If the shaft has been fully extended: b = 50 cm 0000097177_001 b 0000097174_001 2 a 2 ► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabiner (1). 0000097178_001 11.
English 12 After Finishing Work 11.5 Limbing Cutting thick branches Cross-cut 1 ► Position the stop (1) against the branch. ► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the guide bar downward against the limb. ► Cut through the limb with the bottom of the guide bar. 2 ► Perform a relieving cut (2) at cutting point (2) at a distance a = 20 cm from the final cross cut (1). ► Perform a relieving cut and then finish with a cross-cut (1). 12 After Finishing Work 12.
English 13 Transporting 13.1 Transporting the Pole Pruner ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery. ► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar. ► Push in shaft completely. Carrying the pole pruner ► Carry the pole pruner in one hand by the shaft with the guide bar behind you. Transporting the pole pruner in the car ► Secure the pole pruner to prevent turnover and movement. 13.2 Transporting the battery ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
English 16 Maintenance 15.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to rinse off coarse dirt from the outside. ► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air filter (2). ► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air. ► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it down. The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at all sides. ► Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly. ► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
English 17 Repairing STIHL files, STIHL filing aids, STIHL sharpeners and the brochure “Sharpening STIHL Saw Chains” help you achieve the right results. To obtain the brochure visit http://www.stihl.com/sharpening-brochure. 0000-GXX-1220-A1 STIHL recommends you have saw chains resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut injuries. ► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
English 18 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Troubleshooting Pole Pruner and Battery Fault LEDs on the battery Pole pruner does not 1 LED flashing run when switched green. on. 1 LED emits red light. Cause Remedy State of charge of the battery is too low. ► Charge battery as described in the User Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 300, 500. The battery is too warm or ► too cold. ► 3 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in ► the pole pruner. ► ► ► ► 3 LEDs light up red.
English Fault Smell of smoke or burning in the cutting area. 18 Troubleshooting LEDs on the battery Cause The battery service life has ► Replace battery. been exceeded. The saw chain has not Sharpen chain as specified. been correctly sharpened. Insufficient saw chain oil in the oil tank. The chain lubrication system is supplying insufficient saw chain oil. The saw chain is overtensioned. The pole pruner is not being used correctly. 30 Remedy Fill up with saw chain oil.
English 19 Specifications 19 Specifications 19.1 STIHL HTA 135 pole pruner – Permitted batteries: – STIHL AP – STIHL AR – Weight without battery: 6.6 kg – Max. oil tank capacity: 220 cc (0.22 l) – Degree of electrical protection: IPX4 (protection against splash water from any direction) The running time is shown at www.stihl.com/battery-life. 19.5 Sound Values and Vibration Values K-value (uncertainty) for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A).
English 19 Specifications 19.6 REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.
English 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20.1 STIHL HTA 135 pole pruner Pitch Drive link gauge/groove width Number of Number of drive Saw chain teeth, sprocket links nose 25 cm Rollomatic E / Light 04 7 39 Rollomatic E Mini / Light 01 61 PMM3 (Type 3/8" P 1.1 mm 30 cm 7 44 3610) Rollomatic E Mini light / Light P01 35 cm Rollomatic E / Light 04 7 50 Rollomatic E Mini / 1/4" P 1.
English 21 Combinations of Carrying Systems 21 Combinations of Carrying Systems 21.1 Combinations of Carrying Systems The pole pruner may only be used in combination with a carrying system.
English 22 Spare Parts and Accessories 22 Spare Parts and Accessories 22.1 Spare parts and accessories These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories. Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitability of other manufacturers' spare parts and accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts.
English 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 25.1 Introduction This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, general safety precautions specified in the IEC 62841 standard for handheld motor-operated electric tools. STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety” do not apply to STIHL cordless products. 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 25.3 Electrical safety a) Electric power tool plugs must match the outlet.
English 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings c) Prevent unintentional starting. Check that the electric power tool is switched off before you connect it to the mains, pick it up or carry it. Accidents can happen if you carry the electric power tool with your finger on the ON / OFF switch or with the electric power tool switched on. d) Unused electric power tools must be stored out of the reach of children.
English 25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
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