Stihl HL 100 Instruction Manual

Stihl HL 100 Instruction Manual

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STIHL HL 100
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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 – el uso incorrecto
puede causar lesiones graves o
mortales.

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  • Page 1 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 –...
  • Page 2 Instruction Manual 1 - 36 Manual de instrucciones 37 - 77...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Trademarks

    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).
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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).
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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 –...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Using The Unit

    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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Approved Power Tool Attachments

    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...
  • Page 17 (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...
  • Page 18: Fuel

    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...
  • Page 19: Fueling

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Fitting The Harness

    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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    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...
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Air Filter

    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...
  • Page 25: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    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...
  • Page 26: Lubricating The Gearbox

    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...
  • Page 27: Sharpening Instructions

    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...
  • Page 28: Maintenance And Care

    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...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30: Main Parts

    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...
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine Weight Specifications with mixture lubrication Dry weight with 0° gearbox EPA / CEPA HL 100, HL 100 K HL 100 K: 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) Displacement: 1.92 cu. in The Emission Compliance Period Dry weight with 135° adjustable cutter (31.4 cm...
  • Page 33: Maintenance And Repairs

    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.
  • Page 34 STIHL service center as soon as a the effect of "repair or replace as Air Filter problem exists. The warranty repairs will –...
  • Page 35: Stihl Incorporated California Exhaust And Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    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...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38 Any unauthorized use of these Ematic ™ ® trademarks without the express written EASYSTART FixCut ™ consent of ® FARM BOSS ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, HT Plus ™ ® Waiblingen is strictly prohibited. iCademy IntelliCarb ™ ® MAGNUM Master Control Lever ™...

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