Stihl HTA 66 User Manual

0458-191-8221-A
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English 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL pole pruner and, if followed,
reduce the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your pole pruner. Observe all applicable federal,
state and local safety regulations, standards and
ordinances.
Do not lend or rent your pole pruner without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who have the proper training
and fully understand the information in this manual to
operate the pole pruner.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to www.stihl.ca or
contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
19.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
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20 Transporting the Pole Pruner and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . 38
20.1 Pole Pruner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
20.2 Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
21 Storing the Pole Pruner and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
21.1 Pole Pruner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
21.2 Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
22 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
22.1 Cleaning the Pole Pruner and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
22.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
23 Inspection and Maintenance
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23.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Pole Pruner
. . . . . . . . 41
23.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Sprocket . . . . . 41
23.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the Guide Bar
. . . . . . . . . . 41
23.4 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
24 Troubleshooting Guide
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24.1 Pole Pruner and Battery
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25 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
25.1 STIHL HTA 66, HTA 86
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25.2 Chain Sprockets
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25.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
25.4 Depth Gauge Setting
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25.5 Symbols on the Pole Pruner
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25.6 Engineering Improvements
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
25.7 EMC Compliance Statement for Power Tool and
Charger
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26 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains
. . . . . . 49
26.1 STIHL HTA 66, HTA 86
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27 Approved Harness Combinations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
27.1 Harness Combinations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
28 Replacement Parts and Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
28.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
29 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
29.1 Disposal of the Power Tool
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
29.2 Battery Recycling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1 Introduction
Because a pole pruner is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool with an extended reach, special
safety precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
pole pruner can cause serious or fatal injury.
2 Guide to Using this Manual

Stihl HTA 66 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HTA 66
Category	Pole Saw
Language	English