Stihl HLA 56 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Cutter (Shell Only)

135° adjustable cordless hedge trimmer

Lightweight cordless long-reach hedge trimmer for cutting taller hedges and shrubs in your garden. Double-sided blades in a droplet shape to help guide hedge material towards the cutters, adjustable head for cutting at angles ranging from -45° to +90°, detachable shaft for easy transport. Carrying length: 115 cm.

The Stihl HLA 56 long-reach hedge trimmer is part of Stihl's COMPACT Cordless System range of tools with interchangeable batteries - the battery in this tool can also be used in other tools in this range including a grass trimmer, blower, lawn mowers and chainsaws.

Stihl Compact Cordless Power System
Mobile. Silent. Powerful. Typical Stihl.

Compact, powerful, lightweight and extremely quiet, the STIHL Compact Cordless System lets you achieve the perfect finish, no matter the task at hand. the Compact range features four garden tools for homeowners – the MSA 120 C-BQ chain saw, HSA 56 hedge trimmer, FSA 56 grass trimmer and BGA 56 leaf blower. The lightweight and easy-to-use power tools are powered by 36V lithium-ion rechargeable batteries – compatible with all products in the COMPACT line.

Standard features

FAQ'S

Q: HOW LONG DOES THE BATTERY LAST?
A: The recommended AK 20 battery will last up to 80 minutes or enough time to trim up to 280m² of hedges. This does depend on what is being cut and how the tool is being used.

Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE?
A: To fully charge the recommended AK 20 battery it takes 150 minutes, or to charge it up to 80%, it takes 105 minutes.

Q: WHAT SIZE GARDEN WILL IT MAINTAIN?
A: The Stihl HLA 56 is great for medium to large gardens.

Q: WHAT BATTERY DOES IT USE?
A: The tool is powered by an interchangeable 36V Lithium-Ion battery.

Q: ARE THE BATTERIES INTERCHANGEABLE?
A: Yes, all of the tools in the COMPACT Cordless System use the same style of battery. There are three different batteries in the range, which all have different capacities. For the HLA 56, we recommend the AK 20 battery which will mean the tool is perfectly balanced, but you can use the AK 10 and AK 30 battery in this tool.

Q: HOW LONG IS THE BLADE ON THE HLA 56?
A: The blade is 45cm long.

Q: WHAT SHOULD I WEAR WHEN USING THIS HEDGE TRIMMER?
A: We recommend that you wear snug-fitting clothes, goggles, gloves and sturdy boots or shoes, and tie back long hair.

Q: WHAT SIZE BRANCHES CAN I CUT WITH THE HLA 56?
A: You can cut branches up to 16mm in diameter.

Q: HOW LONG IS THE HLA 56?
A: The total length of the machine when the head is straight is 210 cm. When the shaft and head have been taken apart, the longest section (the shaft) is 115cm.