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  • Page 1 STIHL HLE 71 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity General Power Tool Safety Warnings This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    To reduce the risk of accidents, always special course in its operation. STIHL's philosophy is to continually disconnect the plug from the power improve all of its products. For this supply before carrying out any work on Minors should never be allowed to use a the power tool.
  • Page 5 Move the cutter bar to the power tool by STIHL or are technically transport position and make sure it is identical. If you have any questions in properly engaged.
  • Page 6 Check that the insulation of the sharpened and thoroughly sprayed – electrocution, keep well power cord, extension cord, plug with STIHL resin solvent (lubricant). clear of electric power and coupling is in good condition. On units with adjustable cutter bar: –...
  • Page 7 If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray good. Stay alert so as not to endanger immediately if there is a noticeable the blades with STIHL resin solvent from others. change in cutting behavior: time to time during cutting. This helps...
  • Page 8 Spray the blades with STIHL resin attachment and retighten if necessary. injury from the motor starting solvent. Run the motor briefly so that the unintentionally.

  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    WARNING Do not throw cuttings into the garbage can – they can be composted. The K version is not approved for cutting close to the ground. HLE 71, HLE 71K...
  • Page 10 Set angle of adjustable cutter bar to maximum so that the unit can be held in a lower, less tiring position (with shoulder strap) while still providing adequate reach. HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Drive Tube

    Place the clamp (6) against the drive tube. Tighten down the screw (3) in the Line up the holes. housing firmly. Insert the screws (7) with washers (8). Fit the square nuts (9) and screw home the screws. HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Gearbox

    Twelve individually adjustable working positions are possible. Additionally, the cutting bar can be set to a defined transport position. WARNING Make adjustments only when the cutting blades are at a standstill – motor switched off. HLE 71, HLE 71K...
  • Page 13 Never touch the gear housing When the bolt is engaged (after – risk of burns! completion of adjustment), the sliding sleeve will be flush with the housing again. Switch off the motor Slide on the blade guard HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 14: Fitting The Harness

    Up to 20 m 1.5 mm 20 m to 50 m 2.5 mm 100 V – 127 V: Up to 10 m AWG 14 / 2.0 mm 10 m to 30 m AWG 12 / 3.5 mm HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 15: Switching On

    Make sure the cutting attachment is not touching the ground or any other objects. Press down the starting lockout lever (1) and hold it in that position. Squeeze the trigger switch (2) and hold it in that position. HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 16: Overload Cutout

    English Angle drive Overload Cutout Lubricating the Gearbox For the angle drive, use STIHL gear The machine is equipped with an lubricant for hedge trimmers (special overload cutout. accessory). The overload cutout disconnects the power supply in the event of mechanical overload, e.

  • Page 17: Storing The Machine

    Clean the cutting blades, check Resharpen the cutting blades. condition and spray with STIHL resin solvent It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened by a dealer on a workshop Fit blade guard over the blades sharpener.

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Care

    100 hours of operation Carbon brushes have them replaced by a specialist dealer All accessible screws, nuts and bolts retighten Safety information labels replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers Afterwards spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 19: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 20: Main Parts

    English Main Parts Loop handle Drive tube Carrying ring (HLE 71) Starting lockout Switch Strain relief (cord retainer) Power cord Angle screwdriver Cutting blades 10 Blade guard (scabbard) 11 Gearbox 12 Screw plug, blade drive 13 Screw plug, angle drive...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    HLE 71 K: 5.6 kg standardized test procedure and may be used to compare electric power tools. HLE 71 K 6.2 kg Version with 10 m power cord for Great Britain HLE 71, HLE 71K...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Repairs

    Take the product, Serial identification: 4813 replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- conforms to the relevant requirements of are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.

  • Page 23: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    Do not operate power tools in ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG standard for hand-held motor-operated explosive atmospheres, such as in electric tools. STIHL is required by law to the presence of flammable liquids, print these standardized texts verbatim. gases or dust. Power tools create...
  • Page 24 Protective equipment such as dust have the power tool repaired before mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard use. Many accidents are caused by hat, or hearing protection used for poorly maintained power tools. appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. HLE 71, HLE 71K...
  • Page 25 Carry the hedge trimmer by the – handle with the cutting blades stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the blade scabbard. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting blades. HLE 71, HLE 71K...
  • Page 26 English HLE 71, HLE 71K...
  • Page 28 0458-277-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04582770121A* 0458-277-0121-A...

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