Stihl HLA 65, Instruction Manual

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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