Using The Unit - Stihl HL Instruction Manual

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Check sharpness.
–
Replace damaged or dull cutting
–
tools immediately, even if they have
only superficial cracks.
WARNING
The gearbox becomes
hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the
gear housing when it is
hot.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
WARNING
Always stop the engine and make sure
that the cutting attachment is stopped
before doing any maintenance or repair
work or cleaning the power tool. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manuals
for your basic power tool and your hedge
trimmer attachment. Have such work
performed by your STIHL servicing
dealer only.
Always clean dust and dirt off the
machine – do not use any grease
solvents for this purpose.
Spray the blades with STIHL resin
solvent. Start and run the engine briefly
so that the solvent is evenly distributed.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
8
Wear gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on blades.
WARNING
Never repair damaged cutting attach-
ments by welding, straightening or
modifying the shape. This may cause
parts of the cutting attachment to come
off and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Keep the blades sharp. Tighten all nuts,
bolts and screws, except the carburetor
adjustment screws, after each use.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.

Using the Unit

Cutting Season
Observe country-specific or municipal
rules and regulations for cutting hedges.
Do not use your hedge trimmer during
rest periods customary in the
neighborhood.
Cutting Sequence
If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several stages.
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the
top.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Preparations
Adjustable gearbox: Set cutter bar
N
to required angle.
Remove the blade scabbard.
N
Start the engine.
N
If you use a harness: Put on the
N
harness and attach it to the
machine.
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