Instruction Manual

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English 5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
► Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if the battery
is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the hedge trimmer, cutting blades and the
battery. If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery are
not cleaned correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades and battery as
described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery are not
serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the hedge trimmer or
battery.
► If the hedge trimmer or the battery require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ The user can be cut while cleaning or servicing the sharp
cutting blades. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
HLA 65
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Hedge trimmer, @ 4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @ 11.2.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.1.
► Fit and adjust the carrying system, @ 8.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the hedge trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your hedge
trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
► Remove the battery.
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation