Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual
HLA 56
Instruction Manual2 - 19
English
Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 3
4 Safety Precautions......................................3
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation.... 9
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs........................ 9
7 Assembling the Hedge Trimmer................. 9
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery..............10
9 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On/Off....... 10
10 Testing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery...10
11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer.................. 11
12 After Finishing Work..................................12
13 Transporting..............................................12
14 Storing.......................................................13
15 Cleaning....................................................14
16 Maintenance............................................. 14
17 Repairing...................................................14
18 Troubleshooting........................................ 14
19 Specifications............................................15
20 Spare Parts and Accessories....................16
21 Disposal.................................................... 16
22 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 16
23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.......17
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documents
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read,
understand and keep the following documents:
STIHL AK battery safety information
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STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger instruction
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manual
Safety information for STIHL batteries and
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products with built-in battery:www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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3 Overview English
3 Overview
3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Battery
13 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
hedge trimmer.
14 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compart‐
ment.
15 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
16 Battery
Supplies power to the hedge trimmer.
17 LEDs
Indicate battery’s state of charge and mal‐
functions.
18 Button
Activates the LEDs on the battery.
# Rating Label with Serial Number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols which may be on the long-reach
hedge trimmer and battery have the following
meanings:
This symbol indicates the direction the
release slide has to be pushed in.
This symbol indicates that the cutter
1 Shaft
Connects all components.
2 Loop Handle
For holding and controlling the trimmer.
3 Handle Hose
For holding and controlling the trimmer.
4 Coupling Sleeve
Connects shaft to cutter bar.
5 Wing Screw
Secures cutter bar to shaft.
6 Lock Button
Locks cutter bar in position.
7 Swivel Handle
Serves to adjust angle of cutter bar.
8 Cutting Blades
Perform the cutting action.
9 Blade Scabbard
10 Carrying Ring
11 Release Slide
12 Trigger
Helps protect user from contact with the cut‐
ting blades.
For attaching carrying system.
Unlocks the trigger.
Switches the trimmer on and off.
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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
long-reach hedge trimmer or battery:
blade must be attached.
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
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
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.
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
English 4 Safety Precautions
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
sion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AK
battery.
■ Using the hedge trimmer or the battery for pur‐
poses for which they were not designed may
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►
Use the hedge trimmer as described in this
instruction manual.
► Use the battery as described in the STIHL
AK instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Maintain a safe distance.
Protect the hedge trimmer from rain
and moisture.
Remove the battery during breaks in
work, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and mois‐
ture and do not immerse it in liquids.
Observe the permitted battery temper‐
ature range.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HLA 56 hedge trimmer is designed
for cutting low growing shrubs, high hedges, high
shrubs, high bushes and high scrub.
The hedge trimmer must not be used in the rain.
A STIHL AK battery supplies the hedge trimmer
with power.
WARNING
■
Batteries not explicitly approved for the hedge
trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explo‐
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the hedge trimmer and battery. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery is passed on
to another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
►
Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
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dition and mental health to operate and
work with the hedge trimmer and bat‐
tery. If the user’s physical, sensory or
mental ability is restricted, he or she
may work only under the supervision of
or as instructed by a responsible per‐
son.
The user is able to recognize and
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assess the risks involved in using the
hedge trimmer and battery.
The user must be of legal age or is
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being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
The user has received instruction from a
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STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
hedge trimmer for the first time.
The user must not be under the influ‐
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ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
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4 Safety Precautions English
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■
Long hair may be pulled into the long-reach
hedge trimmer during operation. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
►
Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
►
Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► wear a hard hat.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►
If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing may snag on wood, thick‐
ets or the long-reach hedge trimmer. Users
not wearing suitable clothing are at risk of seri‐
ous injury.
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Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear
with high-grip soles.
■ The user may come into contact with the cut‐
ting blades during cleaning or servicing. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resist‐
ant material.
and animals may be seriously injured and
damage to property may occur.
► Do not allow bystanders,
children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unatten‐
ded.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the hedge trimmer.
■ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. Working
in the rain or a damp location may result in an
electric shock. This can result in injuries to the
user and may damage the hedge trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire
or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries and damage to property.
►
Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
►
Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Hedge trimmer
► Use and store the battery at temper‐
atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the hedge
trimmer or flying debris. Bystanders, children
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English 4 Safety Precautions
Cutting blades have no burrs.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Long-reach hedge trimmer
The long-reach hedge trimmer is in a safe condi‐
tion if the following points are observed:
The long-reach hedge trimmer is not dam‐
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aged.
The long-reach hedge trimmer is clean.
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The controls function properly and have not
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been modified.
The cutting blades are correctly fitted.
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Only original STIHL accessories designed for
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this long-reach hedge trimmer are fitted.
The accessories are correctly attached.
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WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►
Work only with an undamaged long-reach
hedge trimmer.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer is dirty:
Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Do not modify the long-reach hedge trim‐
mer.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the long-reach hedge trim‐
mer.
►
Only fit original STIHL accessories
designed for this long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
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Never insert objects into the openings of
the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
Cutting blades are undamaged.
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Cutting blades are not deformed.
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Cutting blades move freely.
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Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
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WARNING
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If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
cutting blades may come off and be thrown at
high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
►
Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly
sharpened and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
The battery is not damaged.
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The battery is clean and dry.
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The battery is working and has not been modi‐
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fied.
WARNING
■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in
safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury
to persons.
►
Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐
tery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐
tery and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to met‐
allic objects and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the
fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause
irritation.
►
Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash
the affected areas with plenty of soap and
water.
►
In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
■
A damaged or defective battery may emit an
unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
►
If the battery emits an unusual odour or
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from flammable materials.
►
If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish
the battery using a fire extinguisher or
water.
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