The HLA 66 is a battery-powered long-reach hedge trimmer that makes it easy for you to trim tall or wide hedges across your property.
The cutter bar is adjustable by 115° and can be folded right over for neat and compact storage. The loop handle means you can easily control the hedge trimmer, particularly when using it to trim tall hedges.
It also comes with a single strap harness as standard to help balance the tool, especially when using it for longer periods of time. The double-sided blades give you a precise finish on your hedges too so you can be sure you'll get the job done right the first time.
- Runtime on recommended AP 100 battery: Up to 72 minutes
- Runtime on AP 300 battery: Up to 180 minutes
- Runtime on AP 300 S battery: Up to 223 minutes
Features
Blade tip protector
The HLA 66 is fitted with a tip protector to protect the blades from any damage when cutting near to the ground or along walls.
Easy and secure storage
The HLA 66 comes with a blade guard to protect the blades during storage. The trimmer head also folds over completely to save space.
Loop handle
The loop handle helps you to control the HLA 66 and get the job done more easily.
EC engine
The STIHL brushless electric motor (EC) is energy efficient so that the battery power is easily converted into powerful performance. The EC motor is constantly monitoring the workload during use so that it can adjust the engine as needed.
FAQs
Question: How long does the battery last?
A: The recommended AP 100 battery will last up to 72 minutes in the HLA 66, although this depends on what the tool is cutting.
Question: How long does it take to charge?
A: To fully charge the recommended AP 100 battery using the AL 300 charger, it takes 45 minutes, or to charge it up to 80%, it takes 30 minutes.
Question: What battery does it use?
A: The tool is powered by a 36 V lithium-ion battery.
Question: Are the batteries interchangeable?
A: Yes, they are interchangeable with other tools in the Professional AP System range that use the AP batteries. They are not interchangeable with AK System tools.
Question: How long is the blade on the HLA 66?
A: The blade is 20"/50 cm long.
Question: What should I wear when using this hedge trimmer?
A: We recommend that you wear snug-fitting clothes, eye protection, gloves and sturdy boots or shoes, and tie back long hair. When cutting above shoulder height, we also recommend wearing a helmet.
Tips
#1 Cleaning your HLA 66
When you have finished using the hedge trimmer, remove the battery and wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. We also suggest spraying a little resin solvent onto the blades to remove sap or resin, protect them from corrosion and stop them getting stuck together.
#2 Looking after your battery
Don't use a damp or wet battery in your HLA 66 and avoid using them in extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold).
#3 Storing your HLA 66
Store your HLA 66 in a clean and dry area and keep out of the reach of children at all times.
Technical data
Stroke rate RPM | 3.000 |
Rated voltage V | 36 |
Recommended battery | AP 100 |
Battery life time AP 100 MIN | up to 72 |
Battery life time AP 300 MIN | up to 180 |
Battery life time AP 300 S MIN | up to 223 |
Battery life time AR 1000 MIN | up to 450 |
Battery life time AR 3000 MIN | up to 800 |
Weight KG / LB | 3.5 / 7.7 |
Sound power level DB(A) | 94 |
Total length IN / CM | 81 / 206 |
Blade length IN / CM | 20 / 50 |
Tooth spacing IN / MM | 1.3 / 33 |
Cutting capacity IN / MM | 1 / 26 |
Battery runtime with AP 180 MIN | up to 140 |
STIHL - Quality tools since 1926
1927
Andreas Stihl founds an engineering office in Stuttgart and develops his own chainsaw.
1928
STIHL becomes a brand. The name represents the ceaseless quest of the engineer and company founder Andreas Stihl to ease the heavy labour of forestry work with his inventions.
1930
STIHL presents his portable petrol-powered chainsaw at the Leipzig trade fair – it is well received and orders flow in from across Europe.