English / USA
Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times; it is particularly important to keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix,
grease or resin in order for you to
maintain a firm grip and properly control
your power tool.
Starting
!
Warning!
!
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, including
the ground, because when the engine
starts at starting-throttle, engine speed
will be fast enough for the clutch to
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fueling spot,
outdoors only.
For proper assembly of the bar and
chain follow the procedure described in
the chapter “Mounting the Bar and
Chain” of your instruction manual.
Start and operate your pole pruner
without assistance.
engage the sprocket and turn the chain.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your powerhead
manual. Proper starting methods reduce
the risk of injury.
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.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch.
!
Warning!
Proper chain tension is extremely
important. In order to avoid improper
setting, the tensioning procedure must
be followed as described in your
manual. Always make sure the hex
nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are)
tightened securely after tensioning the
chain. Check chain tension once more
after having tightened the nut(s). Never
start the pole pruner with the sprocket
cover loose.
With the engine running only at idle,
attach the power tool to the spring hook
of your harness (see appropriate
chapter of this manual).
!
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
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.
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work.
mechanism.
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, do not attempt to “drop start”
your power tool.
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