4 Safety Precautions
4 LEDs flashing red. There is a fault in
the battery.
The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth
radio interface and can be paired with the
STIHL connected app.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the pole pruner
or battery:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
Maintain a safe distance.
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect the battery against heat and
fire.
Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
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4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL pole pruner HTA 150.0 is used to
delimb tall trees or prune the branches of tall
®
trees.
The STIHL pole pruner HTA 160.0 is used to
delimb tall trees or prune the branches of tall
trees.
The pole pruner must not be used for felling
operations.
The pole pruner may be used in the rain.
The pole pruner is powered by a STIHL AP bat‐
tery or a STIHL AR battery.
The battery with
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
®
Bluetooth
technology.
WARNING
■ Batteries not explicitly approved for the pole
pruner by STIHL may cause a fire or explo‐
sion. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use the pole pruner with a STIHL AP bat‐
tery or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the pole pruner or the battery for purpo‐
ses for which they were not designed may
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Use the pole pruner as described in this
User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
www.connect.stihl.com.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the pole pruner and battery. The user
or other persons may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
► If you pass the pole pruner or battery on to
another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
in combination with the
instruction manual.
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