Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler - Stihl HS 82 Instruction Manual

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Cutting blades run when engine is idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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counterclockwise until the cutting
blades stop moving – then turn it
another 1 1/2 turns in the same
direction.
WARNING
If the cutting blades continue moving
when the engine is idling, have your
power tool checked and repaired by your
servicing dealer.
Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration
(despite correction to setting of LA
screw).
Idle setting is too lean
Rotate the low speed screw (L)
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about 1/4 turn counterclockwise
until the engine runs and
accelerates smoothly.
Engine stops when unit is swung at idle
speed
Idle setting is too rich
Rotate the low speed screw (L)
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about 1/4 turn clockwise until the
engine idles smoothly.
It is usually necessary to change the
setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after
every correction to the low speed
screw (L).
Fine Tuning for Operation at High
Altitude
A slight correction of the setting may be
necessary if engine does not run
satisfactorily:
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Carry out the standard setting.
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Warm up the engine.
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Turn high speed screw (H) slightly
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clockwise (leaner) – no further than
stop.
NOTICE
After returning from high altitude, reset
the carburetor to the standard setting.
If the setting is too lean there is a risk of
engine damage due to insufficient
lubrication and overheating.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
Check the spark arresting screen in
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the muffler after every 20 hours of
operation, or if the engine is down
on power or runs erratically at
maximum speed.
WARNING
Wait for the engine to cool down
completely before performing this work.
Take out the screws (1).
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Remove the exhaust pipe (2).
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HS 82 R, HS 82 T