Switching On - Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual

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Switching On

The starter battery of a factory-new
machine is not fully charged.
Recommendation: Fully charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
If necessary, remove the cover from
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the battery compartment before
fitting the battery, i.e. depress both
locking tabs to unlock and remove
the cover.
Fitting the Battery
Insert the battery (1) in the power
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tool – the battery slides into the
compartment – press it down
carefully until it snaps into position –
the battery must be flush with the
top of the housing.
Switching on the Machine
Your machine cannot be switch on while
it is in the transport position.
Make sure you have a secure and
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firm footing.
Stand upright – hold the power tool
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in a relaxed position.
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Make sure the cutting blades are not
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touching the ground or any other
objects.
Hold your trimmer with both hands –
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one hand on the control handle – the
other hand on the loop handle or
handle hose.
Unlock the power tool by moving the
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retaining latch (2) to ‚.
Push down the trigger switch
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lockout (3) and depress the trigger
switch (4) and hold them in that
position.
The motor runs only if the retaining
latch (2) is on ‚ and the trigger switch
lockout (3) and trigger switch (4) are
operated simultaneously.
Trigger
Motor speed can be controlled with the
trigger switch. Depress the trigger switch
to accelerate the motor.
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