After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

18 After Finishing Work

► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
Cutting top of hedge
► 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.
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► 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.
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.
► For a hedge trimmer with adjustable shaft, adjust the shaft
to its shortest length, @ 17.2
► 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.
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