► Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground or
any other obstacles. If necessary, rest the
gearbox on a raised support (e.g. mound,
brick or something similar).
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger or trigger interlock.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The cutting attachment may begin to move as
soon as the engine starts. For this reason, blip
the throttle after starting – the engine returns to
idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure described in
the basic power tool instruction manual.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
► See basic power tool instruction manual.
10 Lubricating the Gearbox
10.1 Blade Drive Gear
Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear
lubricant for hedge trimmers – see "Special
Accessories".
10.1.1 HL 0° version
10.1.2 Adjustable HL 145° version
► Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of
about every 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.
► Squeeze up to 10 g (2/5 oz) grease into the
gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease.
► Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler
hole.
► Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly.
10.2 Angle Drive Gear
Lubricate the angle drive gear with STIHL gear
lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory).
10.2.1 Adjustable HL 145° version
► Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of
about every 25 hours of operation. Unscrew
the filler plug (2) – if no grease can be seen on
the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of
grease into the filler hole.
► Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the
gearbox.
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