Operating The Hedge Trimmer; Holding And Controlling The Hedge Trimmer; Adjusting Angle Of Cutter Bar - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

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11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer

11.1 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer

The hedge trimmer can be held and controlled in two ways
to suit the cutting job.
Loop Handle
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the loop handle -
wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
Handle Hose
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.
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► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with your other hand on the
handle hose - wrap your thumb around the handle hose.

11.2 Adjusting Angle of Cutter Bar

The angle of the cutter bar can be adjusted to 2 different
positions upwards and 4 different positions downwards to
suit the application and the height and reach of the user.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
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2
90°
► Hold the swivel handle (2) firmly.
► Depress the lock button (1) at both sides and hold it there.
► Move the cutter bar to the required angle.
► Release the lock button (1) at both sides.
► Move the swivel handle (2) up and down until the cutter
bar engages.
That completes the adjustment.
11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
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