Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual page 33

11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
max 45°
► Maintain an angle of no more than 45° to the
horizontal.
► Turn the clamp nut (1) a half-rotation
towards .
► Adjust the shaft (2) to the required length.
► Turn the clamp nut (1) in direction as far as it
will go.
► Make sure the shaft (2) cannot be pushed in
or pulled out any more.
The shaft length is properly adjusted if the
shaft (2) cannot be pushed in or pulled out any
more.
► If the shaft can be pushed in or pulled out:
Twist the clamp nut in direction
shaft cannot be pushed in or pulled out any
more.
11.3 Fitting and Adjusting the Shoul‐
der Strap
► Put on the shoulder strap (1).
► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) so that the cara‐
biner (2) is about a hand's width below your
right hip.
Other approved carrying systems are listed in
this User Manual,
0458-185-9821-B
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11.4 Holding and Controlling the
Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer
1
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
HLA 66
► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer with one
hand on the control handle - wrap your thumb
around the handle.
► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer with the
other hand on the loop handle - wrap your
thumb around the loop handle.
HLA 66/86
► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer with one
hand on the control handle - wrap your thumb
around the handle.
► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer firmly with
your other hand on the handle hose - wrap
your thumb around the handle hose.
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