Starting / Stopping the Engine....15 Engineering improvements Operating Instructions.......17 Cleaning the Air Filter....... 18 STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all Engine Management.........18 of its products. For this reason we may modify Adjusting the Carburetor......18 the design, engineering and appearance of our Spark Plug..........
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Never attempt to modify your power tool in any way since this may result in accidents or damage to STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ the machine. sonal protective equipment. Only use cutting blades and accessories that are...
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English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Refueling oughly sprayed with STIHL resin solvent (lubri‐ cant) Gasoline is highly flammable – keep – For machines with adjustable cutter bar: The away from fire or flame – do not spill any fuel – no smoking.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Holding and guiding the To reduce the risk of injury from mov‐ ing blades or falling cuttings, do not 5m (17ft) machine allow bystanders within 5 meters of your own position. Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles.
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– do not run the If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the cut‐ engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only ting blades with STIHL resin solvent from time to when working. time during cutting. This helps reduce blade fric‐...
Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular inter‐ vals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...
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English 3 Using the Unit Working Techniques WARNING 3.5.1 Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an The K version (HL 92 K) is not approved for cut‐ angle) ting close to the ground. 3.5.2 Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Cutting close to the ground from a standing posi‐...
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3 Using the Unit English 3.5.3 Vertical Cut (with straight cutter bar) Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and swing it in an arc to make maximum use of its reach. WARNING Any working position above head height is tiring. To minimize the risk of accidents, work in such positions for short periods only.
Pole pruner Cultivator with pick tines 2) 3) SP 10 Special harvester Loop handle required on versions with long drive tube (HL 92, HL 94) Not approved for versions with short drive tube (HL 92 K) Loop handle required 0458-519-8321-D...
6.2.2 Engine oil Fueling If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance Fuel filler cap engine oil classified as JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- EGD.
Filling up with fuel 145° Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill up with fuel. Close the tank cap.
English 9 Fitting the Harness ► Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the ► Shut off the engine. lever (2) to adjust the joint by one or several ► Fit the blade scabbard. holes. ► Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the ►...
10 Starting / Stopping the Engine English Throwing Off the Machine ► With the power tool attached, the carabiner (3) must be at about the same height as your right hip. WARNING Attaching Machine to Shoulder The machine must be quickly thrown off in the Strap event of imminent danger.
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English 10 Starting / Stopping the Engine 10.1.1 Function of Stop Switch and Ignition Cold engine (cold start) System The ignition is switched off and the engine stop‐ ped when the stop switch is pressed. The stop switch returns automatically to the Run position when it is released: The ignition is switched on again after the engine stops –...
11 Operating Instructions English Warm up a cold engineat varying speeds. NOTICE WARNING Do not stand or kneel on the shaft. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting blades must not move when the engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for operation. 10.3 Stopping the Engine ►...
WARNING If the cutting blades continue to move in idle even after adjustment, have the machine repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. 15 Spark Plug ► Grip into the recess (4) in the filter housing ► If the engine is down on power, difficult to start...
► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating – Unfavorable running conditions. hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". 15.1 Removing the spark plug...
Resharpen the cutting blades. gearbox. It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened NOTICE by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. dealer. ► Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler It is also possible to use a flat crosscut sharpen‐...
► Start the engine. STIHL recommends that all maintenance and ► Pull the throttle trigger (1) – do not press down repairs be carried out by STIHL dealers. the throttle trigger lockout (2). If the engine speed increases or if the cutting blades run, the throttle cable has to be adjusted.
English 21 Maintenance and Care 20.2 Spacer, shim ► Check the spacer (1) for damage. ► If the spacer (1) is damaged, have the cover replaced immediately. WARNUNG 20.3 Antivibration element To reduce the risk of damage to persons or objects from contact with hot parts, never oper‐...
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Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power STIHL recommends STIHL dealers see chapter "Inspection and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" Afterwards spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Spacer" 0458-519-8321-D...
23.4 Weight 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout Weight without fuel, with 0° 6 Set Wheel gearbox, 500 mm HL 94: 5.6 kg 7 Throttle Trigger Weight without fuel, with 0° 8 Spark Plug Boot with Cap gearbox, 600 mm 9 Air Filter Cover HL 94: 5.8 kg...
ISO hv,eq ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are 22867: regularly given the opportunity to attend training HL 94, left hand on handle hose: Handle hose: courses and are supplied with the necessary 4.1 m/s Control handle: 4.5 m/s...
English 26 EC Declaration of Conformity ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a Director Product Certification & Regulatory suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ Affairs ance with local regulations. ► Do not dispose with domestic waste. 26 EC Declaration of Con‐...
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26 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-519-8321-D...