Using The Unit - Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual

c) When battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
Keep all parts of the body away
–
from the cutter blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when
HLA 65, HLA 85
clearing jammed material. Blades
coast after turn off. A moment of
inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the
–
handle with the cutter blade
stopped. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter
blades.
Hold the power tool by insulated
–
gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric
shock.
DANGER
Keep hands away from blade.
–
Contact with blade will result in
serious personal injury.

Using the Unit

Cutting Season
Observe country-specific or municipal
rules and regulations for cutting hedges.
Do not use your hedge trimmer during
rest periods customary in the
neighborhood.
Cutting Sequence
If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several stages.
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the
top.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Preparations
Adjust angle of cutter bar – see
N
"Adjusting the Cutter Bar"
Remove the blade scabbard.
N
Put on the harness – see "Fitting the
N
Harness".
Connect machine to harness – see
N
"Fitting the Harness".
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