Adjusting The Telescoping Shaft - Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual

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2
Switch off the machine, move the
N
retaining latch to ƒ and remove the
battery.
Fit the blade scabbard.
N
Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and
N
use the swivel handle (2) to swing
the joint downwards – in direction of
drive tube – until the cutter bar is flat
against the drive tube.
Release the sliding sleeve (1) and
N
allow lock pin to engage the hole in
the housing.
The sliding sleeve butts against the
housing when the pin is properly
engaged (after making adjustment).
HLA 65, HLA 85
Adjusting the Telescoping
Shaft
HLA 85 only
WARNING
Always switch off the power tool and
move the retaining latch to ƒ.
180°
1
Open lever (1) of quick-release
N
clamp and swing it back as far as it
will go.
1
Adjust shaft to the required length.
N
Close the lever (1) and press it
N
down as far as stop.
Check clamping force – if it is too
N
low: go to "Adjusting Clamping
Force".
The clamping force is correct when the
shaft is firmly locked in position with the
quick-release clamp closed.
Adjusting clamping force
90°
1
Swing lever (1) of quick-release
N
clamp up to 90° position.
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