Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2013
0458-703-8621-A. VA3.B13.
0000006281_003_GB
HSA 66
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your hedge
trimmer.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL hedge
trimmer, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your hedge
trimmer. For further information you can
go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a hedge trimmer is a high-
speed cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Description of Operation 10
Using the Unit 10
Connecting Charger to Power
Supply 11
Charging the Battery 11
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Battery 12
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Charger 14
Switching On 15
Switching Off 16
Storing the Machine 16
Sharpening Instructions 17
Maintenance and Care 18
Main Parts 19
Specifications 20
Special Accessories 22
Troubleshooting 23
Maintenance and Repairs 25
Battery Recycling 25
Disposal 25
Trademarks 26
Addresses 27
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings 27