Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity Quality Certification This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Secure it against unauthorized use. damage to property. The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their property. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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Only use parts and accessories that are Always shut off the engine before explicity approved for this power tool by refueling. STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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Starting the Engine Left hand on the control handle, right Start the engine at least 3 meters from handle on the front handle. Wrap your the fueling spot, outdoors only. fingers and thumbs around the handles. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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Do not operate your power tool in the on slopes or uneven ground. is equipped with a cata - starting throttle position – engine speed lytic converter. cannot be controlled in this position. Clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray training courses and are supplied with result in vibration-induced circulation the blades with STIHL resin solvent from the necessary technical information. problems in the hands (whitefinger time to time during cutting. This helps Only use high-quality replacement parts disease).
STOP or 0 since there – they can be composted! is otherwise a risk of fire from uncontained sparking. The HS 86 R is designed for cutting hedges and shrubs with thicker stems To reduce the risk of fire, do not service and branches.
Gasoline Use only high-quality gasoline with an octane rating of at least 90 ROC – leaded or unleaded. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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Use only high-quality two-stroke engine protected against light and sunlight. oil – ideally STIHL HP, HP Super or Fuel mixture ages – mix only as much as HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil, as they needed for a few weeks.
Insert the cap in the opening – with the grip upright – the marks must line up. Rotate the cap clockwise as far as Swing the grip to the upright stop (about 1/4 turn). position. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Move the slide control to 0 or STOP. Fit the filter cover. Other hints on starting Insert the screw and tighten it down firmly. At very low outside temperatures – warm up the engine As soon as the engine runs: HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Standard setting A High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – Low speed screw (L) = 1 – Standard setting B High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – Low speed screw (L) = 3/4 – HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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– then back it off its seat, then turn it back 1 full turn A slight correction of the setting may be 2 1/2 turns. necessary if engine does not run satisfactorily: HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Wait for the engine to cool down carbonized, fit a new one. completely before performing this work. Refit the spark arresting screen. Fit the exhaust pipe. Fit the screws. Take out the screws (1). Remove the exhaust pipe (2). HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Too much oil in fuel mix. – Dirty air filter. – Unfavorable running conditions. – Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Remove the screw plug (1) from the gear housing on the underside of the unit. Screw the tube of grease (2) into the filler hole. Squeeze up to 5 g grease into the gearbox. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
STIHL resin solvent. NOTICE Do not operate your machine with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Have checked by dealer Spark arresting screen in muffler Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) Visual inspection Antivibration elements Have replaced by dealer HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
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Check and replenish after every 25 Gearbox lubrication hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific not in all versions, market-specific or available as special accessory HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Rewind starter – servicing dealer. Spark plug – STIHL recommends that you have Components of antivibration system – servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
1000 mm blade: 104 dB(A) complete with cutting attachment, dry HS 86 R HS 86 T 750 mm blade: 104 dB(A) 600 mm blade: 5.1 kg 750 mm blade: 5.2 kg 1000 mm blade: 5.5 kg HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach. For sweeping fine cuttings from the hedge. Other Special Accessories Tip guard – STIHL resin solvent – STIHL gear lubricant – HS 86 R, HS 86 T...
Directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- and 2000/14/EC and has been are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.