4 Safety Precautions
12 Release slide
The release slide releases the trigger.
13 Trigger
Switches the long-reach hedge trimmer on
and off.
14 Control handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
long-reach hedge trimmer.
15 Button
The button activates the LEDs on the battery.
16 Battery
Supplies power to the long-reach hedge trim‐
mer.
17 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the
battery and any faults.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.3
Icons
The symbols, which may be on the long-reach
hedge trimmer and battery, have the following
meaning:
The clamp nut is unscrewed in this posi‐
tion. The shaft can be extended.
The clamp nut is locked in this position.
The shaft cannot be extended.
1 LED emits red light. The battery is
too warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
long-reach hedge trimmer or battery:
0458-185-9621-B
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Maintain a safety distance.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature range.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL HLA 66 and HLA 86 long-reach
hedge trimmers are designed for cutting low
growing shrubs, high hedges, high shrubs, high
bushes and high scrub.
the long-reach hedge trimmer may be used in
the rain.
the long-reach hedge trimmer is powered by a
STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.
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