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STIHL HL 100 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones WARNING Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. ADVERTENCIA Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones –...
For further information you can Starting / Stopping the Engine go to www.stihlusa.com. Operating Instructions Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL Cleaning the Air Filter distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Engine Management manual.
A description of a step or procedure that described in this manual, please contact Guide to Using this Manual refers directly to an illustration may your STIHL dealer or the STIHL contain item numbers that appear in the distributor for your area for assistance. illustration. Example: Pictograms Loosen the screw (1).
Most of these safety precautions and Have your STIHL dealer show you how Prolonged use of a power tool (or other warnings apply to the use of all STIHL to operate your power tool. Observe all machines) exposing the operator to hedge trimmers.
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WARNING Steel-toed safety boots regularly are recommended. The ignition system of the STIHL unit Be particularly alert and cautious when produces an electromagnetic field of a wearing hearing protection because very low intensity. This field may Wear an approved safety your ability to hear warnings (shouts, interfere with some pacemakers.
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WARNING Fuel Never modify this power tool in any way. Your STIHL power tool uses an oil- Only attachments supplied by STIHL or gasoline mixture for fuel (see the expressly approved by STIHL for use chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction with the specific STIHL model are manual).
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STIHL recommends that you always clothing. If this happens, pump). Do not start the engine if there spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin change your clothing are leaks or damage – risk of fire! Have solvent before starting work – with the immediately.
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For directions on how to adjust immediately blip the throttle trigger, idle speed, see the appropriate section which should release the starting throttle of your instruction manual. and allow the engine to slow down to idle. HL 100, HL 100 K...
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English If you cannot set the correct idle speed, WARNING WARNING have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper Never attempt to operate As soon as the engine is adjustments and repairs. your power tool with one running, this product gen- hand.
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This may result in overheating and come to a complete standstill. STIHL does not recommend the use of damage to important components (e.g. Check condition and tightness, look your power tool when cutting in areas –...
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STIHL servicing dealer only. other combustible materi- muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing als while it is still hot. dealer. Some state or federal laws or WARNING regulations may require a properly...
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Never repair damaged cutting attach- properly or if nonapproved replacement ments by welding, straightening or parts were used, STIHL may deny WARNING modifying the shape. This may cause coverage. parts of the cutting blades to come off Never test the ignition system with the and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage both sides of the cutting blades. can – they can be composted. WARNING The K version (HL 100 K) is not approved for cutting close to the ground. HL 100, HL 100 K...
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Set angle of adjustable cutter bar to maximum so that the unit can be held in a lower, less tiring position (with shoulder strap) while still providing adequate reach. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Bristle brush 1) 2) KW (4601) PowerSweep Must not be mounted to versions with short shaft (HL 100 K) Loop handle required May be mounted to versions with handle hose and long shaft (HL 100) Place the clamp (1) in the loop...
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(5), turn the gearbox (10) Tighten down the screws firmly. Tighten down the clamp screws back and forth as necessary. moderately. Line up the gearbox (10). Tighten down the clamp screws firmly. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Use STIHL HP Ultra oil or ask your dealer for an equivalent high quality oil Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equiva- The chemical composition of the fuel is...
To reduce the risk of injury, carry out the will go and tighten it as securely as adjustment only when the cutting blades possible by hand. are at a standstill – engine at idle speed. HL 100, HL 100 K...
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The sliding sleeve butts against the The gearbox becomes hot during housing when the pin is properly operation. To reduce the risk of burn engaged (after making adjustment). injury, do not touch the gear housing. HL 100, HL 100 K...
F – normal run position – the engine carabiner (3) must be at about the is running or can start same height as your right hip. START – ignition is switched on – the engine can start HL 100, HL 100 K...
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Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube Set the choke knob (8): since it will otherwise be permanently bent and damaged. For cold start to g HL 100, HL 100 K...
Remove the spark plug boot (10). service periods – see "Storing the Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. Machine". Open the throttle wide and pull the starter rope several times to clear the combustion chamber. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Install the filter element in the filter housing and fit the cover. If the cutting attachment continues to keep rotating in idle even after Insert the screw and tighten it down adjustment, have the machine checked firmly. by a servicing dealer. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Take out the screws (2) and remove Rectify problems which have caused the shroud (3). fouling of spark plug: Too much oil in fuel mix. Dirty air filter. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at part load. HL 100, HL 100 K...
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, Adjustable 135° version use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between...
STIHL resin Refit the filler plug and tighten it solvent. down firmly. NOTICE Do not operate your machine with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Decoke after first 139 hours of opera- 1) 2) Combustion chamber tion, then every 150 hours of operation Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) HL 100, HL 100 K...
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Have replaced by servicing dealer Visual inspection Cutting blades Clean Sharpen Check Gearbox lubrication Replenish Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. CARB licensed engines only Spray with STIHL resin solvent after cleaning HL 100, HL 100 K...
Choke Knob Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Cover Fuel Tank 10 Machine Support 11 Handle Hose (HL 100 K) 12 Fuel Filler Cap 13 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 14 Manual Fuel Pump 15 Starter Grip 16 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen...
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11. Handle Hose required angle. For holding and controlling the unit with the hand during operation. 23. Quadrant Locks the cutter bar in the required 12. Fuel Filler Cap position. For closing the fuel tank. HL 100, HL 100 K...
Genuine STIHL parts can be identified 1997 and later model year small off-road by the STIHL part number, the STIHL products must not be thrown in equipment engines must be designed, { logo and, in some cases, by the garbage can. Take the product, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to the STIHL parts symbol K.
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STIHL service center as soon as a the effect of "repair or replace as Air Filter problem exists. The warranty repairs will –...
Service included may be hoses, belts, connectors or other emission-related Bring the product to any authorized assemblies. STIHL servicing dealer and present the Where a warrantable condition exists, signed warranty card. STIHL Incorporated will repair your Maintenance Requirements small off-road equipment engine at no...
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A statement in such written due to abuse, neglect, or improper STIHL Incorporated at no cost to the instructions to the effect of "repair or maintenance or unapproved owner.
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Where to make a Claim for Warranty service the subject engines. Service 6. The owner must not be charged for Bring the STIHL product to any diagnostic labor that leads to the authorized STIHL servicing dealer and determination that a warranted part...
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