Rear Handle - Stihl HS 81 Instruction Manual

Fold the grip down so that it is flush
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with the top of the cap.
If the grip does not lie completely flat on
the cap and the grip's lug does not
engage the recess (see arrow), the cap
is not properly closed and you must
repeat the above steps.
HS 81 R, HS 81 RC, HS 81 T, HS 81 TC
Change the fuel pickup body every year
Drain the fuel tank.
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Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup
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body out of the fuel tank and take it
off the hose.
Push the new fuel pickup body into
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the hose.
Place the fuel pickup body in the
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fuel tank.

Rear Handle

The rear handle can be turned through
90° to the left or right for better control
and comfort in all cutting situations.
Let go of the throttle trigger. Do not
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open the throttle.
Release the lock (1).
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Turn the handle (2) to the required
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position and re-engage the lock (1).
The throttle trigger may be used again
when the handle is locked in position.
Do not operate the throttle while the
handle lock is released. Never release
the lock while you are operating the
throttle.
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