Instruction Manual

HTA 65, HTA 85
English
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The LED (1) on the charger may glow
continuously green or flash red.
Green continuous light ...
... indicates the following:
The battery
– is being charged
– is too hot and must cool down
before charging
See also "LEDs on battery".
The green LED on the charger goes off
as soon as the battery is fully charged.
Red flashing light ...
... may indicate the following:
– No electrical contact between
battery and charger – remove and
refit the battery
– Malfunction in battery – see also
"LEDs on Battery".
– Malfunction in charger – have
checked by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
A factory-new battery is not fully
charged.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
N If necessary, remove the cover from
the battery compartment before
fitting the battery, i.e. depress both
locking tabs to unlock and remove
the cover.
Fitting the battery
N Insert battery (1) in power tool's
compartment – the battery slides
into position – press it in until it
engages audibly.
Switching on the machine
N Remove the chain guard.
N Make sure you have a secure and
firm footing.
N Stand upright – hold the unit in a
relaxed position and always on right
side of your body.
N Hold the power tool with both hands
– one hand on the control handle –
one hand on the handle hose.
N Do not rest the saw chain and guide
bar on the ground.
N Check that bystanders are well clear
of the general work area of the
power tool.
N Unlock the power tool by moving the
retaining latch (2) to ‚.
N Push down the trigger switch
lockout (3) and depress the trigger
switch (4) and hold them in that
position.
N Start the cut with the chain running
at full speed.
The motor runs only if the retaining
latch (2) is on ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (3) and trigger switch (4) are
operated simultaneously.
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
on Charger
1
3901BA019 KN
Switching On
1
9936BA008 KN
2
0022BA023 AS
4
3
2
0022BA024 AS