15HL
English / USA
Carry out the adjustment only when 
the cutting blades are at a standstill 
– engine at idle speed – not in the 
starting throttle position.
The gearbox becomes hot during 
operation. To reduce the risk of burn 
injury, do not touch the gear 
housing.
To avoid risk of injury, never touch 
the blades while making 
adjustments.
: Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and 
use the lever (2) to adjust the joint 
by one or several holes.
: Release the sliding sleeve and 
make sure the pin engages the 
quadrant (3).
The sliding sleeve butts against the 
housing when the pin is properly 
engaged (after making adjustment).
Transport Position
The cutter bar can be folded flat against 
the drive tube and locked in position to 
save space during transportation. 
Always shut off the engine – slide 
control to STOP or stop switch to O 
–  and fit the blade scabbard before 
moving the cutter bar to the 
transport position or from the 
transport position to the normal 
working position. 
The gearbox becomes hot during 
operation. To reduce the risk of burn 
injury, do not touch the gear 
housing.
: Shut off the engine.
: Fit the blade scabbard. 
: Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and 
use the lever (2) to swing the joint 
upwards – in direction of drive tube  
– until the cutter bar is flat against 
the drive tube.
: Release the sliding sleeve and 
make sure the lock pin engages the 
housing (3).
The sliding sleeve butts against the 
housing when the pin is properly 
engaged (after making adjustment).