After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage; Transporting The Hedge Trimmer And Battery; Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

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► Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides
of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
Cutting overhead
WARNING
Any working position over shoulder height is tiring. To
reduce the risk of injury from fatigue, never hold the machine
with your rear hand on the control handle above shoulder
height. Set the adjustable cutter blades to the most suitable
angle so that the unit can be held at a lower, less tiring
position while providing adequate reach. Take frequent
breaks.
► Set the cutting attachment to a suitable angle.
► Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides
of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
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18 After Finishing Work

18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure
the cutting blades have stopped and remove the battery
before transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it down.
To prepare the hedge trimmer for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery became wet during
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or
storing.
19 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and
Battery

19.1 Hedge Trimmer

WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard before transporting or storing the hedge trimmer to
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
18 After Finishing Work
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