Adjusting The Length Of The Drive Tube; (Hla 86 Only); Putting On And Adjusting The Shoulder Strap - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

17 During Operation
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► Hold the blade adjustment grip (2) firmly.
► Pull back the blade adjustment release (1) and hold it in
this unlocked position.
► Move the cutting blades to the desired angle.
► Release the blade adjustment release.
The blade adjustment release will spring back into place.
► Move the blade adjustment grip up and down until the
cutting blades engage.
That completes the adjustment.
► Confirm that the blade adjustment grip is fixed in place.

17.2 Adjusting the Length of the Drive Tube

(HLA 86 only)

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, ensure that
the drive tube is properly adjusted and engaged in the
locked position before starting work.
The length of the drive tube can be adjusted to suit the
height and reach of the operator.
To adjust the length of the drive tube:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Hold the drive tube firmly.
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45°
► Unlock the drive tube (2) by turning the clamping nut (1) a
half turn in the direction
► Adjust the drive tube length by sliding it into the desired
position.
► Lock the drive tube by turning the clamping nut in the
direction and tightening it.
► Confirm that the drive tube is fixed in place
► If the drive tube still can be moved: Lock the drive tube by
turning the clamping nut in the direction
it until the drive tube is fixed in place.

17.3 Putting on and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap

To fit and adjust the harness:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Put the shoulder strap over your shoulder.
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and tightening
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