After Finishing Work; When Work Is Finished; Transporting; Transporting The Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

12 After Finishing Work

► Set the cutting blades completely to a suitable angle.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizontally and in an
arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
12 After Finishing Work

12.1 When Work is Finished

► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge
trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Clean cutting blades.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting blades, ensuring
that it completely covers the cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer

► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Push the shaft in completely (HLA 86).
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Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
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► Pull back the sliding sleeve (4) and hold it there.
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and swing the cutting blades (1)
against the shaft.
The cutting blades (1) are flat against the shaft (2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages in position and butts
against the housing. The cutting blades (1) are in the
transport position.
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer by the shaft with the
cutting blades (1) behind you.
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the long-reach hedge trimmer so that it cannot turn
over or move.

13.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport
of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480
(lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance
with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3.
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