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English / USA
HL
Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure 
outlined in the instruction manual of the 
basic power tool or CombiEngine you 
are using.
: Place the unit on the ground: It must 
rest securely on the machine 
support and the blade gearbox.
: On units with an adjustable cutter 
bar: Set the cutter bar to the straight 
(0°) position.
: Remove the blade scabbard. Check 
that the cutting blades are not 
touching the ground or any other 
obstacles. If necessary, place the 
gearbox on a raised support (e.g. 
mound, brick or block of wood).
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Press the unit firmly against the 
ground with your left hand.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive 
tube!
The starting procedure is now as 
described in the instruction manual of 
the basic power tool or CombiEngine 
you are using.
To shut down the engine:
: Move the slide control in direction of 
arrow ( h ) to STOP-O or move the 
stop switch to O
Blade Drive Gear
Lubricate the blade drive gear with 
STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers 
– see "Special Accessories".
0° Version
Adjustable 135° Version
: Check the lubricant level at regular 
intervals of about 25 hours of 
operation.
: Unscrew the filler plug (1). 
: If no grease can be seen on the 
inside of the filler plug, screw the 
tube of grease into the filler hole.
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
002BA038 KN
002BA072 KN
Lubricating the 
Gearbox