3 Overview – Safety notices and precautions for STIHL AP battery 3 Overview – User manual for STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers – Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in battery: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets STIHL HLA 135 long-reach hedge trimmer and...
Supplies power to the long-reach hedge trimmer. 6 Screw plug 21 Button The screw plug closes the filler opening for STIHL gear The button activates the LEDs on the battery. grease. # Rating plate with machine number 7 Swivel handle Serves to adjust angle of cutting blades.
Supplies power to the long-reach hedge trimmer. 5 Screw plug 20 Button The screw plug closes the filler opening for STIHL gear The button activates the LEDs on the battery. grease. # Rating plate with machine number 6 Swivel handle Serves to adjust angle of cutting blades.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat. Wear safety boots. Intended Use The STIHL HLA 135 long-reach hedge trimmer is used to cut low growing shrubs, tall hedges, tall shrubs, tall bushes and tall thickets. The STIHL HLA 135 K long-reach hedge trimmer is used to Wear work gloves.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a ► Use the long-reach hedge trimmer with a STIHL AP trade under supervision in accordance with national battery or a STIHL AR battery.
English 4 Safety Precautions ■ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up ► Do not leave the long-reach hedge trimmer unattended. dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause ► Ensure that children cannot play with the long-reach allergic reactions.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure. ► Replace worn or damaged labels. ► Do not expose the battery to microwaves. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL ► Protect the battery from chemicals and salts. dealer.
English 4 Safety Precautions WARNING Working WARNING ■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons. ■ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to ►...
This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property. WARNING ► Stop working, remove the battery and consult a STIHL dealer. ■ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift during transport. This may result in personal injuries and damage to ■...
English 4 Safety Precautions Storing ► Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and charger. 4.9.1 Long-reach hedge trimmer ► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging. WARNING ► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and +50°C. ■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the long-reach hedge trimmer.
This may result in injury to the user. ► Assembling the long-reach hedge trimmer, @ 7.1. ► Wear work gloves made from resistant ► Mount the loop handle (HLA 135), @ 7.2. material. ► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades, @ 11.1.
– In case of assembly of an HLA 135: a = approx. 53 cm – In case of assembly of an HLA 135 K: a = approx. 38 cm ► Align the housing (5) and transmission (3) as shown.
English 8 Removing and Fitting the Battery Removing the Battery ► Stand the hedge trimmer on a level surface. ► Fit the clamp (4) in the loop handle (3). ► Place the loop handle (3) with clamp (4) on the shaft (5). ►...
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use the long-reach suit the application and the height and reach of the user. hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for ► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the assistance.
English 11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer 11.3 Holding and controlling the long-reach hedge trimmer 55° 90° ► Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and hold it there. ► Grip the swivel handle (2) and swing cutting blade to required angle. ►...
11.5 Cutting ► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer with one hand on the control handle and clasp the control handle with your Cutting close to the ground (HLA 135) thumb. ► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer with your other hand on the loop handle and clasp the loop handle with your thumb.
English 12 After Finishing Work ► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting blades. Cutting overhead ► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out thick branches first. ► If you have to cut at a certain distance from the hedge: Set the cutting blades to a suitable angle.
The sliding sleeve (4) engages and is positioned on the 14.2 Storing the Battery housing. The cutting blades (1) are in the transport STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge position. between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery. ► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air. ► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent. ► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it down.
► Have the long-reach hedge trimmer checked by a STIHL dealer. 16.2 Lubricating the gearbox ► Use a STIHL flat file to sharpen each cutting edge on the upper blade. The file only sharpens on the forward stroke. Maintain the prescribed sharpening angle, @ 19.2.
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English 17 Repairing ► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace the battery. 0458-683-0121-A...
Battery has low charge. ► Recharge the battery fully as described in the not start when green. instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 switched on. chargers. 1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold. ► Remove the battery.
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► Switch on the hedge trimmer. Hedge trimmer Battery not fully charged. ► Recharge the battery fully as described in the runtime is too short instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers. Normal battery life has ► Replace the battery. been exceeded.
19.3 STIHL AP battery 19 Specifications – Battery Technology: Lithium-ion – Voltage: 36 V 19.1 STIHL HLA 135, HLA 135 K long-reach hedge – Capacity in Ah: see rating label trimmer – Energy content in Wh: see rating label – Weight in kg: see rating label HLA 135 –...
For information on compliance with Employers' Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib. 19.5 REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.
23 EC Declaration of Conformity Carrying system with built-in “AP belt bag with connecting cable” together with the support cushion 23.1 STIHL HLA 135, HLA 135 K long-reach hedge trimmer RTS backpack carrying system ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115...
The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric production: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 62841-1 and shock given under “Electrical Safety” do not apply to STIHL EN 62841-4-2. cordless products.
English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 24.3 Electrical safety c) Prevent unintentional starting. Check that the electric power tool is switched off before you connect it to the a) Electric power tool plugs must match the outlet. The plug mains, pick it up or carry it.
English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings d) Unused electric power tools must be stored out of the d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the reach of children. Do not let anyone use the electric power battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush tool who is not familiar with it or has not read the with water.
English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade scabbard. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce the risk of injury from the cutter blades. d) Before removing trapped cuttings or servicing the machine, ensure that all switches are switched off and the battery has been removed or is switched off.
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