Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual page 36

English
► 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.
12.3 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,
12.4 Holding and Controlling the
Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer
► 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.
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2
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2
12 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
► 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.
12.5 Cutting
Cutting close to the ground
► Set the cutting blades to a suitable angle.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer evenly
back and forth in an arc.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
Cutting the side of the hedge
► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
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