After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

13 After Finishing Work

► If you have to cut at a certain distance from
the hedge: Set the cutting blades to a suitable
angle.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer in an arc
at one side of the hedge while making the cut.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same
way.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
Cutting the top of the hedge
► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°
to the top of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizon‐
tally and in an arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
Cutting overhead
► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
► Set the cutting blades completely to a suitable
angle.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°
to the top of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizon‐
tally and in an arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,
0458-185-9621-C
13 After Finishing Work
13.1
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
► If the gasoline extended hedge trimmer is wet:
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
► Clean the gasoline extended hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
► Clean the battery.

14 Transporting

14.1
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
► Push the shaft in completely (HLA 86).
Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
► Pull back the sliding sleeve (4) and hold it
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and swing the cut‐
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer by the
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a
vehicle
► Secure the long-reach hedge trimmer so that it
14.2
20.5.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
After Finishing Work
battery.
Allow it to dry.
to dry, 20.5.
covers the cutting blades.
Transporting the Long-Reach
Hedge Trimmer
remove the battery.
covers the cutting blades.
2
1
there.
ting blades (1) against the shaft.
The cutting blades (1) are flat against the shaft
(2).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages in position and
butts against the housing. The cutting blades
(1) are in the transport position.
shaft with the cutting blades (1) behind you.
cannot turn over or move.
Transporting the Battery
battery.
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