Instruction Manual

0458-683-8621-A
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English 9 Before Starting Work
￭ The cutting blades are the only user-serviceable parts of
the hedge trimmer. Proper maintenance will help maintain
cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury.
– Wear heavy-duty non-slip work gloves when
handling the cutting blades.
– Keep the cutting blades clean and sharp.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
– Never repair damaged cutting blades by welding,
straightening or modifying the shape. This may
cause parts of the cutting blades to experience
uneven or excessive wear or other damage that can
lead to a malfunction or breakage during operation,
resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To reduce the
risk of burn injury:
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the hedge trimmer and battery and charger, and an
increased risk of fire, electric shock and other personal
injury or property damage.
– Remove the battery from the hedge trimmer before
storing.
– Never store the hedge trimmer or charger with the
battery inserted.
– Store the hedge trimmer and battery and charger
indoors in a dry, secure place that cannot be
accessed by children or other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer, in the
charger, in a metal container or in a container with
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock and other personal
injury or property damage when mounting the charger and
wall bracket:
– Ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other
service lines run behind the wall where the charger
and wall bracket is to be mounted.
– Mount the charger and wall bracket only as
described in this manual.
9.1 Preparing the Hedge Trimmer for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 10.2.
► Assemble the hedge trimmer, @ 13.
► Mount the loop handle (HLA 135 only), @ 13.2.
► Adjust the angle of the cutting blades, @ 17.1.
► Put on and adjust the harness, @ 17.2.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.1.
► Check the cutting attachment for damage or other
problems.
10.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
charger and all warnings and instructions that accompany
those products. To reduce the risk of short circuit, which
– Allow the gearbox to cool before
inspecting or lubricating and before
changing a cutting attachment. Avoid
contacting the gearbox while it is still hot
following operation.
9 Before Starting Work
10 Charging the Battery