Stihl HT-KM - User Manual

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STIHL HT-KM
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
WARNING
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly
before use and follow all safety
precautions – improper use can
cause serious or fatal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga
todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto
puede causar lesiones graves o
mortales.

Stihl HT-KM Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HT-KM
Category	Pole Saw
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

THE OPERATOR

Describes operator requirements and conditions for safe use.

Physical Condition

Proper Clothing

Personal Protective Equipment

Details required eye, head, and hearing protection.

THE POWER TOOL

Before Starting

Safety checks and preparations before operating the tool.

Holding and Controlling the Power Tool

How to grip and manage the tool during use.

Working Conditions

Environmental Hazards

Precautions regarding dust, asbestos, and electrical hazards.

Operating Instructions

Emergency Stop Procedures

Steps to take in case of an emergency.

During Operation

Guidelines for safe handling and control while working.

Chain cold

Chain at operating temperature

Reactive Forces

Kickback

Describes kickback and how to prevent it.

Pull-in

Describes pull-in and how to prevent it.

Pushback

Describes pushback and how to prevent it.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Assembling the Unit

Mounting the Gearbox

How to attach the gearbox to the drive tube.

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Fitting the chain

Step-by-step guide to fitting the saw chain.

Tensioning the Chain

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Filling up with chain oil

Starting; Stopping the Engine

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide to starting the engine.

Alternative method of starting

Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain

Filing and side plate angles

File correctly

Depth gauge setting

Lowering depth gauges

Maintenance and Care

Maintenance and Repairs