Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual

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English 11 Using the Pole Pruner
► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does not spring
back to the initial position: Do not use the pole pruner and
contact a STIHL specialist dealer.
The trigger or the trigger lockout is defective.
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.
► 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.
10.5 Checking Chain Lubrication
► Fit the battery.
► Hold the guide bar over a light surface.
► Switch on the pole pruner.
Chain oil is thrown off the chain and is visible on the light
surface. Chain lubrication is operating properly.
If no chain oil can be seen:
► Fill up with chain oil.
► Check chain lubrication again.
► If chain oil is still not visible on the light surface: Do not
use your pole pruner and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance. Chain lubrication is defective.
10.6 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
11.1 Adjusting the shaft length
The shaft can be adjusted to different lengths to suit the
application as well as the user's height and reach.
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
► Turn the clamp nut (1) a half-rotation towards .
► Adjust the shaft (2) to the required length.
► Turn the clamp nut (1) in direction as far as it will go.
► Check that the shaft (2) cannot be shifted any more ant
that the clamp nut (1) is twisted tight in direction as far
as it will go.
The shaft length is properly adjusted if the shaft (2) cannot
be pushed in or pulled out and the clamping unit is twisted
tight in direction of as far as it will go.
11.2 Aligning the clip
The clip can be moved to different positions depending on
the shaft length.
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
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Stihl HTA 135 Specifications

General

Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Bar Length	12 in.
Rated Voltage	36 V
Power Source	Battery
Maximum Cutting Diameter	10 in.
Chain Pitch	1/4"
Recommended Battery	AP 300 S
Run Time	Up to 45 minutes
Shaft Length	1.8 m
STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain type	Picco Micro 3 (PM3)
Chain Oil Tank Capacity	100 ml