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4 Safety Precautions
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Pole Pruner
The pole pruner is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The pole pruner is not damaged.
– The oil tank is closed.
– The pole pruner is in a clean condition.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Chain lubrication is operating properly.
– Wear marks on chain sprocket are not deeper than 0.5
mm.
– A combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended
in this instruction manual is mounted.
– The guide bar and chain are properly mounted.
– The chain is properly tensioned.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this pole
pruner model are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly, safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Work with an undamaged pole pruner.
► Close the oil tank cap.
► If the pole pruner is dirty: Clean the pole pruner.
► Do not modify the pole pruner. Exception: Mounting a
combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended
in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use the
pole pruner.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
pole pruner model.
► Mount the guide bar and chain as described in this
instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the pole pruner’s openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2 Guide Bar
The guide bar is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Guide bar is not damaged.
– Guide bar is not deformed.
– The minimum groove depth is maintained,
20.3.
– Bar rails are free from burrs.
– Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.