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... Manual 2 2.1 Signal Words 2 2.2 Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 3 3.1 HLA 66 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 3 3.2 HLA 86 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 5 4.1 Hedge Trimmer 5 4.2 Battery 6 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 6 5.1 Introduction 6 5.2 Work Area Safety 6 5.3 Electrical Safety 7 5.4 Personal Safety 7 5.5 Power Tool Use and Care 7 5.6 Battery Tool Use and Care 8 5.7 Service 8 5.8 Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings 8 5.9 Extended-reach Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings . . . . 9 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 6.1 Intended Use...
... Manual 2 2.1 Signal Words 2 2.2 Symbols in Text 3 3 Main Parts 3 3.1 HLA 66 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 3 3.2 HLA 86 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Products 5 4.1 Hedge Trimmer 5 4.2 Battery 6 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 6 5.1 Introduction 6 5.2 Work Area Safety 6 5.3 Electrical Safety 7 5.4 Personal Safety 7 5.5 Power Tool Use and Care 7 5.6 Battery Tool Use and Care 8 5.7 Service 8 5.8 Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings 8 5.9 Extended-reach Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings . . . . 9 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 6.1 Intended Use...
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... Inspection and Maintenance 34 22.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Hedge Trimmer. . . . . 34 22.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Cutting Blades . . . . . 34 23 Troubleshooting Guide 36 23.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 36 24 Specifications 38 24.1 STIHL HLA 66 38 24.2 STIHL HLA 86 38 24.3 Cutting Blades 38 24.4 Symbols on the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger 38 24.5 Engineering Improvements 39 24.6 FCC...
... Inspection and Maintenance 34 22.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Hedge Trimmer. . . . . 34 22.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Cutting Blades . . . . . 34 23 Troubleshooting Guide 36 23.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 36 24 Specifications 38 24.1 STIHL HLA 66 38 24.2 STIHL HLA 86 38 24.3 Cutting Blades 38 24.4 Symbols on the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger 38 24.5 Engineering Improvements 39 24.6 FCC...
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NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. 3 Main Parts 3.1 HLA 66 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 16 6 17 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use 15 of the manual: # 7 Refers to a... a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in this 12 instruction manual. 3 # 5 17 8 9 10 11 4 14 13 12 1 Drive Tube Hedge trimmer shaft. 2 Loop Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 3 Front Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 4 Cutting Blades Steel blades for cutting...
NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. 3 Main Parts 3.1 HLA 66 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 16 6 17 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use 15 of the manual: # 7 Refers to a... a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in this 12 instruction manual. 3 # 5 17 8 9 10 11 4 14 13 12 1 Drive Tube Hedge trimmer shaft. 2 Loop Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 3 Front Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 4 Cutting Blades Steel blades for cutting...
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... and the product's serial number. 3 Main Parts 3.2 HLA 86 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 16 7 17 6 # 15 8 1 2 # 3 0000097078_001 9 10 11 12 14 13 4 5 18 1 Carrying Ring For connecting a harness to the hedge trimmer. 2 Front Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 3 Drive Tube Hedge trimmer shaft. 4 Cutting Blades Steel blades for cutting hedges, shrubs and bushes. 5 Blade Scabbard Covers the cutting...
... and the product's serial number. 3 Main Parts 3.2 HLA 86 Hedge Trimmer and Battery 16 7 17 6 # 15 8 1 2 # 3 0000097078_001 9 10 11 12 14 13 4 5 18 1 Carrying Ring For connecting a harness to the hedge trimmer. 2 Front Handle Handle for the operator's front hand. 3 Drive Tube Hedge trimmer shaft. 4 Cutting Blades Steel blades for cutting hedges, shrubs and bushes. 5 Blade Scabbard Covers the cutting...
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... the unlocked position. 12 Retaining Latch Locks/unlocks the trigger switch. 13 Trigger Switch Switches the motor on the hedge trimmer: To reduce the risk of injury, follow all safety precautions in the battery or power tool. 18 Shoulder Strap Helps to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage. Wear an approved...
... the unlocked position. 12 Retaining Latch Locks/unlocks the trigger switch. 13 Trigger Switch Switches the motor on the hedge trimmer: To reduce the risk of injury, follow all safety precautions in the battery or power tool. 18 Shoulder Strap Helps to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage. Wear an approved...
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...use can cause you to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage. Never immerse in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for the STIHL tool powered by this battery. Failure to fire or incinerate, @ 7.1. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, ... liquids, @ 7.1. English To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from unintended activation, remove the battery any time the hedge trimmer is not in use, @ 6.4. 4.2 Battery The following safety symbols are provided in subsequent chapters of personal injury or property damage from a short circuit,...
...use can cause you to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage. Never immerse in the battery's instruction manual and the manual for the STIHL tool powered by this battery. Failure to fire or incinerate, @ 7.1. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, ... liquids, @ 7.1. English To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from unintended activation, remove the battery any time the hedge trimmer is not in use, @ 6.4. 4.2 Battery The following safety symbols are provided in subsequent chapters of personal injury or property damage from a short circuit,...
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...charger specified by the handle with specifically designated battery packs. b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the manufacturer. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of fire when used with another . c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. f) Keep...resulting in a hazardous situation. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may create a risk of injury. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of the body away from the battery may affect the power tool's operation. g) Use the power tool, ...
...charger specified by the handle with specifically designated battery packs. b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the manufacturer. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of fire when used with another . c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. f) Keep...resulting in a hazardous situation. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may create a risk of injury. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of the body away from the battery may affect the power tool's operation. g) Use the power tool, ...
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... the risk of being struck by a STIHL AP series battery. c) Always use two hands when operating the extendedreach hedge trimmer. Batteries, chargers and other accessories are off and the battery pack is a risk of lightning. Never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near power lines may be powered by lightning. 5.9 Extended-reach Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings a) To reduce the risk...
... the risk of being struck by a STIHL AP series battery. c) Always use two hands when operating the extendedreach hedge trimmer. Batteries, chargers and other accessories are off and the battery pack is a risk of lightning. Never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near power lines may be powered by lightning. 5.9 Extended-reach Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings a) To reduce the risk...
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..., bushes or similar vegetation. Check that has been modified or altered from the cutting blades. - Store the hedge trimmer indoors. ■ The cutting blades have the hedge trimmer and battery checked by STIHL. - Wear heavy-duty work with your body away from its cutting blades. - Cover the cutting blades with a blade scabbard before clearing jammed material...
..., bushes or similar vegetation. Check that has been modified or altered from the cutting blades. - Store the hedge trimmer indoors. ■ The cutting blades have the hedge trimmer and battery checked by STIHL. - Wear heavy-duty work with your body away from its cutting blades. - Cover the cutting blades with a blade scabbard before clearing jammed material...
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... only identical STIHL replacement parts be inoperative. Never operate a hedge trimmer that the retaining latch and trigger switch move only when the battery is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch is depressed. - Never attempt to modify or override the... by STIHL may result in personal injury and property damage. - Always check your hedge trimmer and meet safety and performance requirements. Check the contacts in the off position before starting : - Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and the trigger switch is in the battery compartment...
... only identical STIHL replacement parts be inoperative. Never operate a hedge trimmer that the retaining latch and trigger switch move only when the battery is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch is depressed. - Never attempt to modify or override the... by STIHL may result in personal injury and property damage. - Always check your hedge trimmer and meet safety and performance requirements. Check the contacts in the off position before starting : - Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and the trigger switch is in the battery compartment...
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... reach. - Never touch moving cutting blades with your rear hand on any other insecure support. - Switch off the hedge trimmer immediately if you are clear of control: - Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before attempting to free the blades. 6.5.3 Working Conditions WARNING ■ Operate your hand or any other part of...
... reach. - Never touch moving cutting blades with your rear hand on any other insecure support. - Switch off the hedge trimmer immediately if you are clear of control: - Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before attempting to free the blades. 6.5.3 Working Conditions WARNING ■ Operate your hand or any other part of...
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...liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances. ■ Use of fire and explosion: - Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when the battery is approved by NIOSH and rated for identifying and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other ... dust and other reproductive harm. - English - Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material. 0458-185-8621-A 15 Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery during work with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or herbicide: - To reduce the...
...liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances. ■ Use of fire and explosion: - Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when the battery is approved by NIOSH and rated for identifying and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other ... dust and other reproductive harm. - English - Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material. 0458-185-8621-A 15 Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery during work with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or herbicide: - To reduce the...
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... of control, and to reduce the risk of damage to the hedge trimmer: - Do not allow other obstructions, switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery. - Never touch the cutting blades with the moving . - Do not touch the wire with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant, before attempting to free the blades...
... of control, and to reduce the risk of damage to the hedge trimmer: - Do not allow other obstructions, switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery. - Never touch the cutting blades with the moving . - Do not touch the wire with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant, before attempting to free the blades...
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...fires, stoves or other than powering STIHL power tools could be carrying electric current. - Use STIHL AR and AP series batteries only to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. - Charge STIHL AR series backpack batteries only with this hedge trimmer in fire, explosion and personal injury ... of at least 50 ft. (15 m) between the hedge trimmer (including any purpose other hightemperature locations. - Never incinerate or place the battery on the hedge trimmer's insulation against electric shock. Before working with genuine STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 series chargers....
...fires, stoves or other than powering STIHL power tools could be carrying electric current. - Use STIHL AR and AP series batteries only to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. - Charge STIHL AR series backpack batteries only with this hedge trimmer in fire, explosion and personal injury ... of at least 50 ft. (15 m) between the hedge trimmer (including any purpose other hightemperature locations. - Never incinerate or place the battery on the hedge trimmer's insulation against electric shock. Before working with genuine STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 series chargers....
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... all repair work be used for the hedge trimmer, battery or charger. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. - Ensure that cannot be mounted. - Store the hedge trimmer and battery and charger indoors in personal injury or ...property damage. Never repair damaged cutting blades by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Never store the hedge trimmer and charger with metal objects (e.g., paper clips...
... all repair work be used for the hedge trimmer, battery or charger. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. - Ensure that cannot be mounted. - Store the hedge trimmer and battery and charger indoors in personal injury or ...property damage. Never repair damaged cutting blades by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Never store the hedge trimmer and charger with metal objects (e.g., paper clips...
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... 9 Before Starting Work 9 Before Starting Work 9.1 Preparing the Hedge Trimmer for Operation Before starting work: ► Fully charge the battery, @ 10.2. ► Mount the loop handle (HLA 66 only), @ 13.1. ► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades, @ 17.1. ► Adjust the length of the drive tube (HLA 86 only), @ 17.2. ► Put on and adjust...
... 9 Before Starting Work 9 Before Starting Work 9.1 Preparing the Hedge Trimmer for Operation Before starting work: ► Fully charge the battery, @ 10.2. ► Mount the loop handle (HLA 66 only), @ 13.1. ► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades, @ 17.1. ► Adjust the length of the drive tube (HLA 86 only), @ 17.2. ► Put on and adjust...
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..., open the quick-release fasteners on the waist belt and chest strap, loosening the shoulder straps and removing the battery. To mount the loop handle: ► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 15.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 14.2. 1 2 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 7 ► Position one clamp (4) in the loop handle and clamps. ► Attach ... straps by lifting the sliding adjusters. Ensure that it . 0000-GXX-A276-A0 0000-GXX-6516-A1 13.1 Mounting the Loop Handle (HLA 66 only) WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the waist belt through the holes in the loop handle (3). ►...
..., open the quick-release fasteners on the waist belt and chest strap, loosening the shoulder straps and removing the battery. To mount the loop handle: ► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 15.2. ► Remove the battery, @ 14.2. 1 2 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 7 ► Position one clamp (4) in the loop handle and clamps. ► Attach ... straps by lifting the sliding adjusters. Ensure that it . 0000-GXX-A276-A0 0000-GXX-6516-A1 13.1 Mounting the Loop Handle (HLA 66 only) WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the waist belt through the holes in the loop handle (3). ►...
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..., @ 10.2. 1 1 2 ► Press down on a level surface. ► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until it from unintended activation, always remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer and any other time it is not fully charged, STIHL recommends that you hear an audible click. NOTICE Avoid exposing...
..., @ 10.2. 1 1 2 ► Press down on a level surface. ► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until it from unintended activation, always remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer and any other time it is not fully charged, STIHL recommends that you hear an audible click. NOTICE Avoid exposing...
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... a servicing dealer. 36 0458-185-8621-A Malfunction in the battery trimmer and battery. Battery too hot / too cold. hot. between hedge ► Visually check the electrical contacts in battery. ► Allow the battery to use . Condition LEDs on Battery Hedge trimmer does not start when switched on the battery. ► Reinsert the battery, @ 14.1. STIHL AR Series: Additionally, a rapid succession of about 50...
... a servicing dealer. 36 0458-185-8621-A Malfunction in the battery trimmer and battery. Battery too hot / too cold. hot. between hedge ► Visually check the electrical contacts in battery. ► Allow the battery to use . Condition LEDs on Battery Hedge trimmer does not start when switched on the battery. ► Reinsert the battery, @ 14.1. STIHL AR Series: Additionally, a rapid succession of about 50...
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...;C to cool down gradually at cold. red. 3 LEDs glow red. The hedge trimmer has a malfunction and must be checked by an authorized STIHL servicing has been reached or dealer. LED on Battery Hedge trimmer cuts 1 LED glows out during operation. Battery not fully charged. ► Charge the battery, @ 10. Run-time is not being 1 LED glows charged even...
...;C to cool down gradually at cold. red. 3 LEDs glow red. The hedge trimmer has a malfunction and must be checked by an authorized STIHL servicing has been reached or dealer. LED on Battery Hedge trimmer cuts 1 LED glows out during operation. Battery not fully charged. ► Charge the battery, @ 10. Run-time is not being 1 LED glows charged even...