Instruction Manual
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..." before using your STIHL hedge trimmer, it is protected by copyright. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your hedge trimmer. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on Charger Adjusting the Cutter Bar Adjusting the Telescoping Shaft Fitting the Harness Backpack Carrying System Switching On Switching Off Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks { HLA 65, HLA 85 2 Addresses...
..." before using your STIHL hedge trimmer, it is protected by copyright. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your hedge trimmer. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on Charger Adjusting the Cutter Bar Adjusting the Telescoping Shaft Fitting the Harness Backpack Carrying System Switching On Switching Off Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks { HLA 65, HLA 85 2 Addresses...
Instruction Manual
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..., engineering changes and improvements are shown and explained in this manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your special attention. Be sure that you . 2 HLA 65, HLA 85 WARNING The use of this machine may contain item numbers that appear in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with sharp cutting blades and is important that anyone using it will cut you...
..., engineering changes and improvements are shown and explained in this manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your special attention. Be sure that you . 2 HLA 65, HLA 85 WARNING The use of this machine may contain item numbers that appear in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with sharp cutting blades and is important that anyone using it will cut you...
Instruction Manual
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...-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on the power tool. All factors which might be in use (e.g. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL hedge trimmers. Always remove the battery and move retaining latch to the machine. Do not operate this power tool. if you have different parts and controls. All the above-mentioned precautions do not...
...-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on the power tool. All factors which might be in use (e.g. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL hedge trimmers. Always remove the battery and move retaining latch to the machine. Do not operate this power tool. if you have different parts and controls. All the above-mentioned precautions do not...
Instruction Manual
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... the power tool parts see also "Before Starting Work." Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves or in fact, be extremely dangerous. Using the batteries in this may , in other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and the cutting tool. It is possible. Restrict access to generate heat, rupture or ignite. STIHL recommends the use of sound barriers (ear plugs...
... the power tool parts see also "Before Starting Work." Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves or in fact, be extremely dangerous. Using the batteries in this may , in other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and the cutting tool. It is possible. Restrict access to generate heat, rupture or ignite. STIHL recommends the use of sound barriers (ear plugs...
Instruction Manual
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...;C). Use only genuine STIHL rechargeable batteries. avoid contact with metallic objects (e.g. Charger Use only original STIHL chargers. Do not operate the charger if it . Never bridge the contacts of children. HLA 65, HLA 85 5 WARNING Use STIHL batteries only with STIHL power tools, and charge them only with damaged housing, damaged power supply cord or damaged plug. Do not immerse the battery in use metal containers for charging geometrically matching STIHL batteries with...
...;C). Use only genuine STIHL rechargeable batteries. avoid contact with metallic objects (e.g. Charger Use only original STIHL chargers. Do not operate the charger if it . Never bridge the contacts of children. HLA 65, HLA 85 5 WARNING Use STIHL batteries only with STIHL power tools, and charge them only with damaged housing, damaged power supply cord or damaged plug. Do not immerse the battery in use metal containers for charging geometrically matching STIHL batteries with...
Instruction Manual
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... wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord with the cutting blades moving parts or otherwise be used , plug the charger into the charger's cooling slots. An extension cord should not be subjected to ƒ, remove the battery and fit the scabbard over , come in a location where there are the same number, size and shapes as the blades on , tripped over the cutting blades - storing the power tool...
... wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord with the cutting blades moving parts or otherwise be used , plug the charger into the charger's cooling slots. An extension cord should not be subjected to ƒ, remove the battery and fit the scabbard over , come in a location where there are the same number, size and shapes as the blades on , tripped over the cutting blades - storing the power tool...
Instruction Manual
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... the loop handle or handle hose on ,). The trigger switch, trigger switch lockout and switch lever must be absolutely sure that the cutting blades are clear of your instruction manual. English During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool (Version without Telescoping Shaft) Always hold the unit so that the cutting blades are always away from your body. 4866BA003 KN 4866BA002 KN HLA 65, HLA 85 7 Before Starting Work WARNING Always check your power tool for...
... the loop handle or handle hose on ,). The trigger switch, trigger switch lockout and switch lever must be absolutely sure that the cutting blades are clear of your instruction manual. English During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool (Version without Telescoping Shaft) Always hold the unit so that the cutting blades are always away from your body. 4866BA003 KN 4866BA002 KN HLA 65, HLA 85 7 Before Starting Work WARNING Always check your power tool for...
Instruction Manual
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... is running . Take particular care when cutting hedges next to free the blades. Striking solid foreign objects such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. STIHL does not recommend the use of your body. HLA 65, HLA 85 9 WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool only under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Special care must be substantially controlled, i.e., kept...
... is running . Take particular care when cutting hedges next to free the blades. Striking solid foreign objects such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. STIHL does not recommend the use of your body. HLA 65, HLA 85 9 WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool only under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Special care must be substantially controlled, i.e., kept...
Instruction Manual
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... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Check the cutting blades at all times - they have only superficial cracks. Always move retaining latch to ƒ, remove the battery and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped before carrying out any areas of the motor starting unintentionally. Have such work on the blades. 10 HLA 65, HLA 85 Switch...
... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Check the cutting blades at all times - they have only superficial cracks. Always move retaining latch to ƒ, remove the battery and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped before carrying out any areas of the motor starting unintentionally. Have such work on the blades. 10 HLA 65, HLA 85 Switch...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting blades to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Failure to rain or wet conditions. c) Do not expose power tools to follow the warnings and instructions may cause parts of general safety advice for handheld motor-operated electric hedge trimmers contained in any adapter plugs with water. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for future reference. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments...
... cutting blades to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Failure to rain or wet conditions. c) Do not expose power tools to follow the warnings and instructions may cause parts of general safety advice for handheld motor-operated electric hedge trimmers contained in any adapter plugs with water. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for future reference. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments...
Instruction Manual
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... accordance with specifically designated battery packs. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in unexpected situations. e) Maintain power tools. Use of children and do the job better and safer at all times. A charger that may result in moving parts. Use of any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. A wrench or a key left attached to be...
... accordance with specifically designated battery packs. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in unexpected situations. e) Maintain power tools. Use of children and do the job better and safer at all times. A charger that may result in moving parts. Use of any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. A wrench or a key left attached to be...
Instruction Manual
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... when HLA 65, HLA 85 13 Contact with a rechargeable battery. English Description of the power tool "live " wire may result in serious personal injury. - avoid contact. Cutter blades contacting a "live " and could give the operator an electric shock. For this reason you should operate your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Make sure the switch is off . A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer...
... when HLA 65, HLA 85 13 Contact with a rechargeable battery. English Description of the power tool "live " wire may result in serious personal injury. - avoid contact. Cutter blades contacting a "live " and could give the operator an electric shock. For this reason you should operate your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Make sure the switch is off . A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer...
Instruction Manual
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... Controlling the Unit (Version with Telescoping Shaft) Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at a time in several stages. Swing the cutter bar up and down in the neighborhood. English Using the Unit Cutting Season Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulations for mowing. 14 HLA 65, HLA 85 N Connect machine to the ground from a standing position, e.g. Preparations Cutting...
... Controlling the Unit (Version with Telescoping Shaft) Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at a time in several stages. Swing the cutter bar up and down in the neighborhood. English Using the Unit Cutting Season Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulations for mowing. 14 HLA 65, HLA 85 N Connect machine to the ground from a standing position, e.g. Preparations Cutting...
Instruction Manual
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HLA 65, HLA 85 19 Switch on the power tool - allow it to continuously cool down. Use a blunt tool to remove dirt from the contacts in diodes flash red battery 3) C 3 light emitting Power tool is too diodes glow hot - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see "If the red light emitting diodes glow continuously / flash". it . if the LEDs continue to flash, the battery has a malfunction...
HLA 65, HLA 85 19 Switch on the power tool - allow it to continuously cool down. Use a blunt tool to remove dirt from the contacts in diodes flash red battery 3) C 3 light emitting Power tool is too diodes glow hot - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see "If the red light emitting diodes glow continuously / flash". it . if the LEDs continue to flash, the battery has a malfunction...
Instruction Manual
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... save space during operation. The sliding sleeve butts against the housing when the pin is flat against the drive tube. N Release the sliding sleeve (1) and make adjustment only with cutting blades at a standstill - N Fit the blade scabbard. HLA 65, HLA 85 21 WARNING The gearbox becomes hot during transportation. N Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the swivel handle for normal cutting operations - To reduce the...
... save space during operation. The sliding sleeve butts against the housing when the pin is flat against the drive tube. N Release the sliding sleeve (1) and make adjustment only with cutting blades at a standstill - N Fit the blade scabbard. HLA 65, HLA 85 21 WARNING The gearbox becomes hot during transportation. N Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the swivel handle for normal cutting operations - To reduce the...
Instruction Manual
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... position. Always remove the battery from the power tool during work breaks and after finishing work. 3905BA015 KN HLA 65, HLA 85 25 N Make sure the cutting blades are operated simultaneously. the power tool is locked to ƒ - the other objects. Depress the trigger switch to accelerate the motor. 3905BA013 KN Switching Off English 3905BA014 KN 1 2 N Release the trigger switch lockout (1) and the trigger switch (2). 3 2 N Move the retaining latch (3) to prevent start-up...
... position. Always remove the battery from the power tool during work breaks and after finishing work. 3905BA015 KN HLA 65, HLA 85 25 N Make sure the cutting blades are operated simultaneously. the power tool is locked to ƒ - the other objects. Depress the trigger switch to accelerate the motor. 3905BA013 KN Switching Off English 3905BA014 KN 1 2 N Release the trigger switch lockout (1) and the trigger switch (2). 3 2 N Move the retaining latch (3) to prevent start-up...
Instruction Manual
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... blades with STIHL resin solvent 2) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 28 before starting work at the end of work on the machine. Complete machine visual inspection (condition) clean X X Control handles (locking lever, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch) Checking operation clean X X visual inspection X Intake port for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. Always set the locking lever...
... blades with STIHL resin solvent 2) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 28 before starting work at the end of work on the machine. Complete machine visual inspection (condition) clean X X Control handles (locking lever, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch) Checking operation clean X X visual inspection X Intake port for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. Always set the locking lever...
Instruction Manual
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Trigger Switch Switches the motor on and off and controls the speed of machine during cutting work. 8. Loop Handle (HLA 65) For easy control of the motor. 5. Adjusting Grip Used to set cutter bar to the harness. 7. Charger Charges the battery. 22. Drive Tube with electrical power. 19. Blade Scabbard Covers cutting blades when hedge trimmer is dependent on Battery Indicate the state of charge and operating condition of the battery. Battery Locking Tabs Secure the battery in the unit. 2. Running time is...
Trigger Switch Switches the motor on and off and controls the speed of machine during cutting work. 8. Loop Handle (HLA 65) For easy control of the motor. 5. Adjusting Grip Used to set cutter bar to the harness. 7. Charger Charges the battery. 22. Drive Tube with electrical power. 19. Blade Scabbard Covers cutting blades when hedge trimmer is dependent on Battery Indicate the state of charge and operating condition of the battery. Battery Locking Tabs Secure the battery in the unit. 2. Running time is...
Instruction Manual
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... the power tool's operating site. Normally, no further conditions have to be fulfilled by the user to transport STIHL batteries by road to 100 % capacity: 165 min with the requirements set forth in ) 3,000/min 45° without battery, with cutting blade, without blade scabbard HLA 65: HLA 85: 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) Transporting batteries English STIHL batteries comply with AP 180: - this device may cause undesired operation. HLA 65, HLA 85...
... the power tool's operating site. Normally, no further conditions have to be fulfilled by the user to transport STIHL batteries by road to 100 % capacity: 165 min with the requirements set forth in ) 3,000/min 45° without battery, with cutting blade, without blade scabbard HLA 65: HLA 85: 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) Transporting batteries English STIHL batteries comply with AP 180: - this device may cause undesired operation. HLA 65, HLA 85...
Instruction Manual
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... products that STIHL has prepaid for recycling the battery. The seal has a toll free phone number (1-800-822-8837) that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. English Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Users of this manual. This commitment...
... products that STIHL has prepaid for recycling the battery. The seal has a toll free phone number (1-800-822-8837) that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. English Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Users of this manual. This commitment...
