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HLA 56, Set with AK 20 battery and AL 101 charger

General

Lightweight cordless long-reach hedge trimmer for cutting taller hedges and shrubs in your home garden. Single-sided cutter blade in a droplet shape, variably adjusted blade angle from -45° to +90°, detachable shaft for easy transport. Carrying length: 115 cm. Total length: 210 cm. Set with AK 20 battery and AL 101 charger.

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Technical specifications

HLA 56

Technical specifications

Technical specifications Value
Vibration level left/right 1) 1,5/1,5 m/s²
Sound pressure level 2) 77 dB(A)
Sound power level 2) 88 dB(A)
Rated voltage 36 V
Weight 3) 3,8 kg
Max. cutting thickness 16 mm
Blade length 45 cm
Tooth spacing 30 mm

1) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) With blade, with handle, without protection, without battery

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Features

HLA 56

Standard equipment

  • High cutting performance Zoom
    High cutting performance

    The cutting teeth are droplet shaped with a large tooth spacing and integrated cut protection to ensure high cutting performance.

  • Simple operation Zoom
    Simple operation

    The HLA 56 has a locking lever (orange front), ERGO lever (black) and main trigger lever (orange below). The locking lever is self-resetting and prevents unintentional switching on of the device. When the ERGO lever and shift lever are pressed, you can work continuously with ease.

  • Simple head angle adjustment Zoom
    Simple head angle adjustment

    With the help of the large angle adjustment button, the blade angle can be easily adjusted without tools from -45 ° to + 90 ° for cutting the the top of the hedge and sides.

  • Split shaft Zoom
    Split shaft

    The shaft of the HLA 56 is easily seperable thanks to the clamp with toggle screw. The tool can therefore be easily transported and stored.

  • Loop handle Zoom
    Loop handle

    The comfortable all-round handle ensures great freedom of movement and easy handling, even in more confined spaces.

  • Tip protection Zoom
    Tip protection

    The tip protector allows you to cut closer to the ground or along walls and helps protect the blades from damage.

  • Wall mounted storage bracket Zoom
    Wall mounted storage bracket

    Thanks to the wall bracket, the individual shaft components can be stored off the ground helping to save space in your shed or garage.

Retrofitted equipment

  • Extension shaft Zoom
    Extension shaft

    To extend the length of the HLA 56 by an extra 50cm for those taller hedges, there is an optional extension shaft available to order.

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Accessories

HLA 56

Accessories

    • Cover for the AK System battery slot Zoom
      Cover for the AK System battery slot

      To cover the battery slot on the STIHL AK System power tools (apart from RMA 235, RMA 339 / 339 C and RLA 240). Protects against dust and dirt during longer periods of storage.

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    • AL 101 charger Zoom
      AL 101 charger

      230 V. Compatible with STIHL AK and AP batteries. With charge-level indicator (LED). Cable tie with Velcro tape. Wall-mounting possible.

    Technical specifications Value
    Charging current 1,6 A
    Power output 0,08 kW
    Charging time AK 10 1) 95 min
    Charging time AK 20 1) 180 min
    Weight 0,7 kg

    1) Up to 100 % capacity

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    • HLA shaft extension Zoom
      HLA shaft extension

      Made of aluminium. Simple 50 cm shaft extension for the HLA 56 cordless long-reach hedge trimmer. Weight: 500 g.

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    • Battery bag Zoom
      Battery bag

      Easy-to-carry, lightweight, hard-wearing bag for clean storage of STIHL cordless tools accessories, e.g. for a battery with a charger.

    Versions

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Battery

HLA 56

Battery

    • AK 20 Zoom
      AK 20

      Compact lithium-ion battery for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 144 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Weight 1,2 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Energy Content 1) 144 Wh
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life

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    • AK 10 Zoom
      AK 10

      Compact lithium-ion battery for the for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 72 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Weight 0,8 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Energy Content 1) 72 Wh
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life

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    • AK 30 Zoom
      AK 30

      Compact lithium-ion battery for the STIHL AK-System with a voltage of 36 V and a capacity of 180 Wh. Battery life depends on the device type. With charge level indicator (LED). Compatible with AL 101, AL 100, AL 300 and AL 500 chargers.

    Technical specifications Value
    Weight 1,3 kg
    Rated voltage 36 V
    Energy Content 1) 180 Wh
    Battery cell technology Lithium-Ionen AK-System
    Battery life MSA 140 C-BQ 2) 45 min

    1) Power capacity according to the specifications of the cell manufacturer. The actual power capacity available during operation is lower, to increase service life
    2) Battery life times depend on the conditions of use and may vary

    Versions

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Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

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