Instruction Manual

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English 5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation
► Store the battery separately from the pole pruner and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The pole pruner may start unintentionally if the battery is
left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a jet of water or
pointed objects can damage the pole pruner, guide bar,
saw chain and battery. If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw
chain or battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain and battery
as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not
serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the pole pruner or
battery.
► If the pole pruner or the battery require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and chain as described
in this instruction manual.
￭ The user can be cut by the sharp cutters while cleaning or
servicing the saw chain. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5.1 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Pole pruner, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @ 11.6.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the pole pruner, @ 16.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 7.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 7.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 7.3.
► Fit and adjust the carrying system, @ 8.
► Check the controls, @ 11.4.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the pole pruner.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 11.5.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your pole
pruner and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Remove the battery.
5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation