Operating The Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual

12 Operating the Hedge Trimmer

11.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
12 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
HLA 65
► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the loop handle -
wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
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HLA 85
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with your other hand on the handle
hose - wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
12.2 Adjusting Angle of Cutter Bar
The angle of the cutter bar can be adjusted to 2 different
positions upwards and 3 different positions downwards to
suit the application and the height and reach of the user.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
1
2
70°
► Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and hold it there.
► Grip the swivel handle (2) and swing cutter bar to required
angle.
► Release the sliding sleeve (1).
English
45°
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