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5
Preparing Pole Pruner for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Pole Pruner for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
– Pole Pruner,
4.6.1.
– Guide bar,
4.6.2.
– Saw chain,
4.6.3.
– Battery,
4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean the pole pruner,
► Assemble the pole pruner,
► Mounting the loop handle (HTA 150.0,
► Attach the clip (HTA 160.0),
► Mount the base,
► Mounting the limit stop,
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain,
► Tension the saw chain,
► Fill up with saw chain oil,
► Adjust length of shaft,
► Align the clip (HTA 160.0),
► Put on and adjust the carrying system,
12.3.
► Check the controls,
► Check the chain lubrication,
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your pole pruner and contact your STIHL
authorized dealer for assistance.
5.2
Connecting a battery with Blue‐
tooth
radio interface with the
®
STIHL connected app
► Activate the Bluetooth
mobile device.
► Activating the Bluetooth
the battery,
7.1.
► Download the STIHL connected app to the
mobile device from the App Store and create
an account.
► Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app.
► Add the battery in the STIHL connected app
and follow the instructions on the screen.
For contacts and other information, please visit
https://support.stihl.com or see the STIHL con‐
nected app.
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11.6.
16.1.
8.1.
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
8.6.1.
8.7.
8.8.
12.1.
12.2.
11.4.
11.5.
®
radio interface on the
®
radio interface on
5 Preparing Pole Pruner for Operation
The STIHL connected app is available interna‐
tionally.
6
Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. For optimum performance, observe the
recommended temperature ranges,
actual charging time may vary from the charging
time indicated. The charging time is indicated at
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
► Recharge the battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
6.2
Displaying the charge level
8.2.
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs light up green for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge
the battery.
6.3
LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐
functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
19.
There is a malfunction in the pole pruner or
battery.
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20.7. The
80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%