Using The Hedge Cutter - Stihl HL 75 Assembling, Safety Precautions, Operating Instructions, Maintenance

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Mounting the Gearbox
:
Loosen the clamp screws (9).
:
Push the drive tube (5) into the
gearbox (10) – turn the gearbox
back and forth as necessary.
HL 75, HL 75 K
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: Once the end of the drive tube is
inserted beyond the slot in the
clamp (11), push it fully home as far
as stop.
:
Fit the clamp screws and tighten
down moderately.
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Line up the gearbox (10).
:
Tighten down the clamp screws
firmly..

Using the Hedge Cutter

Do not use your hedge cutter during
rest periods customary in the
neigborhood.
Preparations
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
Always wear a harness..
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Cutting sequence
If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several stages.
Cutting techniques
Vertical cut:
Swing the cutter bar up and down in an
arc as you move along the hedge – use
both sides of the cutting blades.
Horizontal cut:
Hold the cutter bar at an angle of 0° to
10° as you swing the hedge cutter
horizontally.
Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards
the outside of the hedge so that the
cuttings are swept on to the ground.
English / USA
Do not throw cuttings in the rubbish
bin (garbage can) – they can be
composted!
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