Perform cross-cut from the top downward to
avoid the chain pinching in the cut.
If branch is thick or heavy, make a relieving cut –
see chapter on "Using the Pole Pruner".
Exercise extreme caution when sawing branches
under tension – Risk of injury! Always make a
relieving cut on the compression side first and
then perform the bucking cut at the tension side.
Be careful when cutting splintered wood – Risk of
injury from ejected pieces of wood!
If working on a slope, always stand uphill or to
the side of the branch which is to be sawn.
Watch out for rolling branches.
Note when reaching the end of a cut that the
power tool is no longer supported by the guide
bar in the cut. The user must bear the weight of
the machine – risk of loss of control!
Always pull the power tool out of the cut with the
saw chain running.
Use the power tool for limbing and pruning only,
not for felling – Risk of accidents!
Keep the saw chain away from any foreign
objects: Stones, nails, etc. may be ejected and
damage the saw chain.
If a rotating saw chain hits a stone or another
hard object, sparks may be generated which may
ignite easily flammable materials under certain
conditions. Also dried-out plants and brushwood
are combustible, above all in hot and dry
weather. If there is a risk of fire, do not use your
pole pruner near easily flammable materials, dry
plants or scrub. It is mandatory that you ask the
responsible forestry office about the current fire
hazard.
3.6
Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the KombiTool and KombiEngine instruction
manuals. Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
machine. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury,always shut off the
enginebefore carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine. – Exception:
Carburetor and idle speed adjustments.
Stopping the engine
–
before checking chain tension.
–
before retensioning the chain.
–
before replacing the chain.
–
before rectifying problems.
Observe sharpening instructions – keep the
chain and guide bar in good condition at all times
for safe and correct handling of the saw. The
chain must be properly sharpened, tensioned
and well lubricated.
Always change the chain, guide bar and sprocket
in good time.
Store chain lubricant in properly labelled, safety-
type canisters only.
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Using the Unit
4.1
Preparation
► Wear suitable protective clothing, observe
safety precautions
► Starting the engine
► Fitting the harness
4.2
Cutting sequence
To allow branches to free fall, always cut the
lower branches first. Prune heavy branches
(large diameter) in several controllable pieces.
WARNING
Never stand directly underneath the branch you
are cutting – be wary of falling branches. Note
that a branch may spring back at you after it hits
the ground – risk of injury
4.3
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage can – they
can be composted.
4.4
Working technique
Hold the control handle with your right hand, and
the loop handle with your left hand. Your left arm
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