# Pole Pruning Saw Battery

For pruning branches in the hard to reach places. Removes the need for petrol or running power leads.

- **Item code:** 421B
- **Category:** Building & Renovation
- **Subcategory:** Saws

## Hire rates

Default national retail rates, including damage waiver and GST. Rates vary by branch and hire duration.

- $63.82 for 4 hours (normally $117.01)
- $79.78 for 24 hours (normally $146.27)
- $376.42 per week (normally $690.10)

Promotion: Online Exclusive, ends 5 November 2026

## Specifications

- **Make:** Stihl

- **Model:** HTA85

- **Blade length:** 250 - 300mm

- **Engine type:** Electric

- **Run time:** 40min per battery

- **Noise level:** 80dB

- **Length:** 2700 - 3900mm

- **Width:** 300mm

- **Height:** 300mm

- **Weight:** 6kg

## Safety

### Recommended safety equipment

- **Hearing Protection**: To guard against excessive noise and prevent hearing loss, wear earplugs or ear muffs of the appropriate grade when using this equipment.
- **Hand Protection**: Suitable hand protection appropriate to the specific hazards must be worn when using this equipment (e.g. PVC for chemicals, cotton fordirt and dust etc.)
- **Foot Protection**: Firm footwear providing support for the foot and ankle is required with good tread allowing for solid grip on surfaces. Full safety boots should be considered for maximum foot protection.
- **Shock Protection**: Warning - risk of electric shock. Using a residual current device (RCD) to protect the user from electric shock is recommended when using electrical equipment outdoors or in damp and wet conditions.
- **Full Face Shield**: Suitable face protection required. Several types are available to suit different applications such as full mesh for chainsaws & scrubcutters, clear shields for water blasting or welding helmets for arcwelding.
- **Safety Chaps**: Chainsaw Chaps are safety pants made from very thick fabric to protect your leg while cutting trees with a Chainsaw. You should wear them all the time, even if only doing a small job. The bottom line is if you don't want to accidentally cut your leg and be subject to potentially serious injury.

### Transport safety notes

- **Carry**: You can carry this.
- **Station Wagon / Van**: A station wagon or van is the preferred transportation method.

## Related gear and accessories

### Recommended items

- [Hard Hat with Earmuffs & Visor (690045)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/safety/safety-gear/690045-hard-hat-with-earmuffs-visor.md): $9.27 for 4 hours
- [CHAIN BAR OIL PER LITRE (CHAINOIL)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/oils-solvents/chainoil-chain-bar-oil-per-litre.md): $7.49 each

## Documents and guides

### Instructions for use

- [General Safety - Instructions For Use](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/instructions/general-safety-instructions-for-use.md)

### Brochure

- [Product Sheet - Makita UA004GM101 Pole Pruner Saw Battery](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/fwhlfbtg/ua004g-product-sheet.pdf)

### Operators Manual

- [Operators Manual - Stihl HTA85](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/bhshbqrc/15-20191111144935_pts_136.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Makita UA004GM101 Pole Pruner Saw Battery](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/uklhyba5/ua004g-ug.pdf)

### Risk Assessment

- [Risk Assessment - Makita UA004GM101 Pole Pruner Saw Battery](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/qndlm5bi/ua004g-ra.docx)

### Specifications Sheet

- [Specifications Sheet - Stihl HTA85](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/nkun1w1q/15-20191111145025_pts_136.pdf)

## Delivery and pickup

### Delivery instructions

- If you wish for this item to be delivered, please provide your information.
- We aim to deliver within 2 hrs of your selected delivery time.
- All deliveries and pickups must be in a safe area to unload, demonstrate the equipment and complete paperwork.
- Any delivery amount displayed is 'one-way' and for one load only.
- If multiple vehicles are required for delivery, we will contact you prior.

### Pickup your gear up?

If you're coming to pick your gear up, please have the following information ready with you.

- Make sure you have a form of ID on you.
- We provide demonstration of the gear. Please set some time aside if you can.

Full details, availability and branch pricing: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/building-renovation/saws/421b-pole-pruning-saw-battery