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KG 2018 0458-816-8621-A. VA0.L18. 0000008527_001_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to Using this Manual 2 2.1 Signal Words 2 2.2 Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 3 3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 3 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 4 4.1 Hedge Trimmer 4 4.2 Battery 5 5 ... a Wall Bracket 30 20.3 Battery 30 20.4 Charger 31 21 Cleaning 31 0458-816-8621-A This instruction manual is protected by copyright. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide...
KG 2018 0458-816-8621-A. VA0.L18. 0000008527_001_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to Using this Manual 2 2.1 Signal Words 2 2.2 Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 3 3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 3 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 4 4.1 Hedge Trimmer 4 4.2 Battery 5 5 ... a Wall Bracket 30 20.3 Battery 30 20.4 Charger 31 21 Cleaning 31 0458-816-8621-A This instruction manual is protected by copyright. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide...
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... Careless or improper use and periodically thereafter. Allow only persons who fully understand the information in this manual, please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2 Guide to operate your special attention. For further information, or if you do not...Cutting Blades . . . . . 32 23 Troubleshooting Guide 33 23.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 33 23.2 Charger 34 24 Specifications 35 24.1 STIHL HLA 56 35 24.2 Cutting Blades 35 24.3 Symbols on the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger 35 24.4 Engineering Improvements 35 24.5 FCC 15 Compliance Statement...
... Careless or improper use and periodically thereafter. Allow only persons who fully understand the information in this manual, please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2 Guide to operate your special attention. For further information, or if you do not...Cutting Blades . . . . . 32 23 Troubleshooting Guide 33 23.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 33 23.2 Charger 34 24 Specifications 35 24.1 STIHL HLA 56 35 24.2 Cutting Blades 35 24.3 Symbols on the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger 35 24.4 Engineering Improvements 35 24.5 FCC 15 Compliance Statement...
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... 3 Main Parts 3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery # 4 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in death or serious injury. 3 Main Parts WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, ...could result in this instruction manual. 16 17 18 5 12 6 3 English 7 0458-816-8621-A 14 15 # 11 10 13 12 8 9 0000-GXX-7601-A0 1 Drive Tube ...
... 3 Main Parts 3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery # 4 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in death or serious injury. 3 Main Parts WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, ...could result in this instruction manual. 16 17 18 5 12 6 3 English 7 0458-816-8621-A 14 15 # 11 10 13 12 8 9 0000-GXX-7601-A0 1 Drive Tube ...
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... Supplies electrical power to the motor. 17 Battery LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages regarding potential malfunctions in the instruction manual.
... Supplies electrical power to the motor. 17 Battery LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages regarding potential malfunctions in the instruction manual.
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... remove the battery any wires from fire, use can cause you to follow all safety precautions in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for handheld, motor-operated electric power tools and motor-operated, electric hedge trimmers contained in UL 60745-1 and UL 60745... separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for the STIHL tool powered by this manual. Additional important warnings and instructions are found on the AK series battery: To reduce the risk of injury, follow the ...
... remove the battery any wires from fire, use can cause you to follow all safety precautions in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for handheld, motor-operated electric power tools and motor-operated, electric hedge trimmers contained in UL 60745-1 and UL 60745... separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for the STIHL tool powered by this manual. Additional important warnings and instructions are found on the AK series battery: To reduce the risk of injury, follow the ...
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.... Never attempt to modify or override the hedge trimmer's controls or safety devices in any electrical power lines. Falling debris can result in this manual. - Be sure to the hedge trimmer. - Contact with handle and guard properly assembled to avoid loss of control. g) Always use of ... ■ This power tool may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death. This decreases the risk of being struck by a STIHL AK series battery. The use two hands when operating the extendedreach hedge trimmer. Contact with both hands to hedge trimmer. Do not use it...
.... Never attempt to modify or override the hedge trimmer's controls or safety devices in any electrical power lines. Falling debris can result in this manual. - Be sure to the hedge trimmer. - Contact with handle and guard properly assembled to avoid loss of control. g) Always use of ... ■ This power tool may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death. This decreases the risk of being struck by a STIHL AK series battery. The use two hands when operating the extendedreach hedge trimmer. Contact with both hands to hedge trimmer. Do not use it...
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...other than 0.55 in any way. - Keep hands, feet and other part of doubt, have many sharp cutters. Never modify this manual for light-duty garden and landscape maintenance around the home. Check that has been modified or altered from the cutting blades. - Never ... excessive moisture. - Read and follow the operating instructions in this hedge trimmer in . (14 mm) thick. - Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for error messages, @ 12.1.2. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by your body away from its cutting blades. - Never use...
...other than 0.55 in any way. - Keep hands, feet and other part of doubt, have many sharp cutters. Never modify this manual for light-duty garden and landscape maintenance around the home. Check that has been modified or altered from the cutting blades. - Never ... excessive moisture. - Read and follow the operating instructions in this hedge trimmer in . (14 mm) thick. - Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for error messages, @ 12.1.2. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by your body away from its cutting blades. - Never use...
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...freely and always spring back to match your hedge trimmer and meet safety and performance requirements. Never attempt to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The cutting blades must not engage until the problem has been corrected. ■ Before inserting the battery:... - Never store the battery in this instruction manual. ■ Using a hedge trimmer that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used. 6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer 6.5.1 Before Operation WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use a...
...freely and always spring back to match your hedge trimmer and meet safety and performance requirements. Never attempt to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The cutting blades must not engage until the problem has been corrected. ■ Before inserting the battery:... - Never store the battery in this instruction manual. ■ Using a hedge trimmer that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used. 6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer 6.5.1 Before Operation WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use a...
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... other personal injury or property damage: - Contact the fire department. - Keep the charger dry. Operate the charger only indoors, in this manual before using the charger. - Never use a wet charger. - Evacuate the area. Place the hedge trimmer on the charger, battery and hedge...can spread rapidly. Consult the fire department regarding proper disposal of fire, electric shock and other serious personal injury. - Charge only genuine STIHL AK or STIHL AP series batteries. Do not handle the charger, including power supply cord and plug, with wet hands. - Never use only. ...
... other personal injury or property damage: - Contact the fire department. - Keep the charger dry. Operate the charger only indoors, in this manual before using the charger. - Never use a wet charger. - Evacuate the area. Place the hedge trimmer on the charger, battery and hedge...can spread rapidly. Consult the fire department regarding proper disposal of fire, electric shock and other serious personal injury. - Charge only genuine STIHL AK or STIHL AP series batteries. Do not handle the charger, including power supply cord and plug, with wet hands. - Never use only. ...
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... and wall bracket only as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush. ■ Improper storage can lead to be accessed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Remove the battery before inspecting the hedge trimmer or carrying out any other personal injury or property damage...fire: - To reduce the risk of the hedge trimmer. Clean as described in personal injury or property damage. Users may result in this manual. 0458-816-8621-A 19 Wear heavy-duty non-slip work be used for the hedge trimmer or battery or charger. Store the hedge ...
... and wall bracket only as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush. ■ Improper storage can lead to be accessed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Remove the battery before inspecting the hedge trimmer or carrying out any other personal injury or property damage...fire: - To reduce the risk of the hedge trimmer. Clean as described in personal injury or property damage. Users may result in this manual. 0458-816-8621-A 19 Wear heavy-duty non-slip work be used for the hedge trimmer or battery or charger. Store the hedge ...
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... materials and substances are dry and not damaged; Once the LED goes out, the self-test is complete and the charger is plugged in this manual, @ 7 and @ 8. Never insert a wet battery. WARNING Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging process, do not operate the ...come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise present a tripping hazard or be subjected to damage or stress. 11.2 Charging WARNING STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which could lead to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. To reduce the risk of short circuit...
... materials and substances are dry and not damaged; Once the LED goes out, the self-test is complete and the charger is plugged in this manual, @ 7 and @ 8. Never insert a wet battery. WARNING Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging process, do not operate the ...come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise present a tripping hazard or be subjected to damage or stress. 11.2 Charging WARNING STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which could lead to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. To reduce the risk of short circuit...
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... no further conditions have to be met by the user in order to transport STIHL batteries by the swivel handle with a blade scabbard. Never transport the battery in a metal or other unauthorized users, @ 9.1. STIHL batteries comply with any special regulations that may apply to children and other container ...is prohibited or subject to restrictions or exemptions prior to prevent turnover, impact and damage. Check and comply with the requirements set forth in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection 38.3. Shipping it, either as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product....
... no further conditions have to be met by the user in order to transport STIHL batteries by the swivel handle with a blade scabbard. Never transport the battery in a metal or other unauthorized users, @ 9.1. STIHL batteries comply with any special regulations that may apply to children and other container ...is prohibited or subject to restrictions or exemptions prior to prevent turnover, impact and damage. Check and comply with the requirements set forth in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection 38.3. Shipping it, either as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product....
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... gloves when handling the hedge trimmer or its cutting blades, @ 6.3. Users of this hedge trimmer should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. To properly store the charger: ► Remove the battery from the charger. ► Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. 1 2 ... trimmer's polymer components with water or other liquids. ► Keep the battery housing and guides free from foreign matter and clean as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant. ► Insert the battery and switch on the hedge trimmer for a few seconds to evenly distribute the resin...
... gloves when handling the hedge trimmer or its cutting blades, @ 6.3. Users of this hedge trimmer should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. To properly store the charger: ► Remove the battery from the charger. ► Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. 1 2 ... trimmer's polymer components with water or other liquids. ► Keep the battery housing and guides free from foreign matter and clean as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant. ► Insert the battery and switch on the hedge trimmer for a few seconds to evenly distribute the resin...
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... Inspecting and Maintaining the Cutting Blades WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting edges. Remove as little material as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant. STIHL recommends that has not been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may overload the motor. NOTICE Operating the machine with a sharpening file. Although... cutting performance and the expected life of the cutting attachment, or the cutting blade guard. English only the maintenance operations described in this manual. To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work be denied.
... Inspecting and Maintaining the Cutting Blades WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting edges. Remove as little material as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant. STIHL recommends that has not been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may overload the motor. NOTICE Operating the machine with a sharpening file. Although... cutting performance and the expected life of the cutting attachment, or the cutting blade guard. English only the maintenance operations described in this manual. To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work be denied.
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.... - 24 Specifications 24 Specifications 24.1 STIHL HLA 56 Intended for battery recycling. Tooth spacing: 1.2 in . (450 mm) - Batteries, chargers and other accessories sold separately. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, @ 26. Cutting length: 17.7 in . (30 mm) - Approved battery type: STIHL AK series - This battery system complies...
.... - 24 Specifications 24 Specifications 24.1 STIHL HLA 56 Intended for battery recycling. Tooth spacing: 1.2 in . (450 mm) - Batteries, chargers and other accessories sold separately. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, @ 26. Cutting length: 17.7 in . (30 mm) - Approved battery type: STIHL AK series - This battery system complies...
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...or exposed to high temperatures, they may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by the STIHL part number, the logo and, in a residential installation. this manual. ► Take the hedge trimmer, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environmentally... friendly recycling. ► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal. ►...
...or exposed to high temperatures, they may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by the STIHL part number, the logo and, in a residential installation. this manual. ► Take the hedge trimmer, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environmentally... friendly recycling. ► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal. ►...