Stihl HTA 135 User Manual

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English 23 Inspection and Maintenance
22.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
To clean the air filter:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 16.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 15.2.
► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a damp cloth
or soft brush.
► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the air filter can
be removed.
► Remove the air filter by lifting it up and pulling it off.
► Rinse away coarse dirt from the outside of the air filter
under running water. Never spray the air filter with a
pressure washer.
► If the air filter is damaged, replace it.
► Allow the air filter to air dry.
► After the air filter has dried thoroughly, push it into place
by hand.
► Tighten the screw.
23.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Pole Pruner
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before inspecting the pole
pruner or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. Carry out
only the maintenance operations described in this manual.
There are no user-authorized repairs. STIHL recommends
that repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing
dealers.
Proper maintenance of the pole pruner includes the
following activities:
► Cleaning the air filter every 50 hours of operation.
► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a
worn chain sprocket replaced by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
► Inspecting the guide bar for proper groove depth and
spread and replacing the guide bar if it shows signs of
excessive wear or damage.
► Periodically sharpening the chain, maintaining the depth
limiting guides at the appropriate height and replacing the
saw chain when indicated by the relevant wear marks or
when the chain is damaged or shows signs of excessive
wear.
► Having worn, missing or damaged safety labels replaced
by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
If you make a warranty claim for a component which has not
been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may be
denied.
23.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Sprocket
► Switch off the pole pruner and remove the battery.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide
bar.
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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