Stihl HTA 150.0 Notice D'emploi page 40

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properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged saw chain.
► Sharpen the chain properly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
4.6.4 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry, 20.7.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery's open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
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4.7 Working
4.7.1 Sawing
WARNING
■ Always work within calling distance of others
so that you can summon help in an emer‐
gency.
► Make sure that people are within earshot
outside the working area.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
may lose control of the pole pruner, stumble or
fall and be seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use the
pole pruner.
► Use the pole pruner without assistance.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ The moving saw chain can cut the user. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
► If the saw chain is blocked by an object:
Switch off the pole pruner and remove the
battery. before clearing the jam.
■ The moving saw chain warms up and
expands. If the saw chain is not sufficiently
lubricated and retensioned, the saw chain may
jump off the guide bar or it may break. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Use saw chain lubricant.
► Check the saw chain tension regularly while
working. If saw chain tension is insufficient:
Tension the saw chain.
■ If the behavior of the pole pruner changes dur‐
ing operation or feels unusual, it may no lon‐
ger be in a safe condition. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the pole pru‐
ner.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
4 Safety Precautions
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