Preparing Hedge Trimmer For Operation - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

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► Store the long-reach hedge trimmer out of
the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the long-reach hedge trimmer and metal
components. The long-reach hedge trimmer
may be damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the long-reach hedge trimmer in a
clean and dry condition.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the hedge
trimmer.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The long-reach hedge trimmer may start unin‐
tentionally if the battery is left in place during
cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the long-reach
hedge trimmer, cutting blades and the battery.
If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades
or battery are not cleaned correctly, compo‐
nents may no longer function properly or
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safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
They may cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer, cut‐
■ If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades
or battery are not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the long-
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer or the bat‐
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in
■ The user may be cut while cleaning or servic‐
ing the sharp cutting blades. This may result in
injury to the user.
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5.1
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
20.4.
safe condition:
– Long-reach hedge trimmer,
– Cutting blades,
– Battery,
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer,
► Mount the loop handle (HLA 66),
► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades,
► Adjust the shaft length (HLA 86),
► Fit and adjust the shoulder strap,
► Check the controls,
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use
the long-reach hedge trimmer and contact
your STIHL authorized dealer for assistance.

5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation

ting blades and battery as described in this
User Manual.
reach hedge trimmer or battery.
tery require servicing or repairs: Contact
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
this User Manual.
► Wear work gloves made from resist‐
ant material.
Preparing Hedge Trimmer
for Operation
Preparing the Long-Reach
Hedge Trimmer for Operation
4.6.2.
4.6.3.
11.2.
11.1.
4.6.1.
16.1.
8.1.
12.1.
12.2.
12.3.
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