Adjusting The Cutter Bar - Stihl HLE 71 Instruction Manual

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Adjusting the Cutter Bar

7.1 Adjustment mechanism 125°
In this version, the angle of the cutting bar rela‐
tive to the shaft is adjustable from 0° (completely
straight) to 45° (in 4 stages upward) and to 80°
(in 7 stages downward). Twelve individually
adjustable working positions are possible.
Additionally, the cutting bar can be set to a
defined transport position.
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WARNING
Make adjustments only when the cutting blades
are at a standstill – motor switched off.
WARNING
The gearbox becomes hot during operation.
Never touch the gear housing – risk of burns!
WARNING
Never grab the blade when making adjustments
– risk of injury!
► Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the
lever (2) to move the joint by one or more
holes in the perforated strip
► Release the sliding sleeve (1) again and allow
the bolt to engage in the perforated strip (3)
When the bolt is engaged (after completion of
adjustment), the sliding sleeve will be flush with
the housing again.
7.2 Transport position
For compact transport of the machine, in this ver‐
sion, the cutter bar can be swung parallel to the
shaft and locked in this position.
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