► Press and hold the trigger.
The saw chain runs.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
consult a STIHL dealer.
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.
11.5
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 oper‐
ating 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 sur‐
face: Do not use your pole pruner and con‐
tact your STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance. Chain lubrication is defective.
11.6
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.
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12.1
Adjusting the shaft length (HTA
86)
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 bat‐
tery.
2
1
max 45°
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► Maintain an angle of no more than 45° to the
horizontal.
► 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 screwed tight, as far as it will go,
in direction of .
12.2
Fitting and Adjusting the Shoul‐
der Strap
2
1
0000-GXX-2990-A0
► Put on the shoulder strap (1).
► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) so that the cara‐
biner (2) is about a hand’s width below your
right hip.
Other approved carrying systems are listed in
this User Manual, 22.1.
12.3
Holding and Controlling the
Pole Pruner
2
1
0000-GXX-7807-A1
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
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