Stihl HLE 71 К [12/28] Adjusting the cutter bar

HLE 71, HLE 71K

English

N Loosen the clamp screws (1).

N Line up the sliding sleeve (2) – it

must be in line with the opening in

the angle drive.

N Push the gearbox (3) onto the drive

tube (4), turn the gearbox back and

forth as necessary.

N Once the end of the drive tube is

inserted beyond the slot in the

clamp (5), push the gearbox fully

home.

N Tighten down the clamp screws

moderately.

N Line up the gearbox (3).

N Tighten down the clamp screws

firmly.

Adjustment mechanism 125°

In this version, the angle of the cutting

bar relative to the shaft is adjustable

from 0° (completely straight) to 45° (in

4 stages upward) and to 80° (in 7 stages

downward). Twelve individually

adjustable working positions are

possible.

Additionally, the cutting bar can be set to

a defined transport position.

WARNING

Make adjustments only when the cutting

blades are at a standstill – motor

switched off.

Mounting the Gearbox

277BA007 KN

277BA027 KN

Adjusting the Cutter Bar

277BA016 KN