English Contents Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Using the Unit It has been built using modern Approved Power Tool Attachments production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.
English Engineering improvements Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this Because a hedge trim- Pictograms reason we may modify the design, mer is a high-speed, fast-...
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Only use cutting blades and accessories that are explicitly approved for this power tool by STIHL or are technically HL 94...
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On units with a defined transport off and spill quantities of fuel. with STIHL resin solvent (lubricant). position: Move the cutter bar to the To reduce the risk of serious or fatal transport position and make sure it is On units with adjustable cutter bar: burn injuries, check for fuel leakage.
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(ice, wet ground, snow) – on slopes or the direction of 0. uneven ground. Some versions of the machine can be carried on a harness to relieve the Clear away fallen branches, scrub and weight on the operator's arms. cuttings. HL 94...
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– see also blades moving while the engine is idling. "Before Starting". Check the fuel system in particular for leaks and make sure the safety devices are working properly. Do HL 94...
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After finishing work Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is Maintenance and Repairs in good condition – see "Specifications". Always clean dust and dirt off the machine – do not use any grease Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in Service the machine regularly.
Set the cutter bar to the straight (0°) position. The K version (HL 92 K) is not approved for cutting close to the ground. Remove the blade scabbard. Start the engine. If you use a harness: Put on the harness and attach it to the machine. HL 94...
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To minimize the risk of accidents, work in such positions for short periods only. Set the adjustable cutter bar to the most suitable angle so that the unit can be held in a lower, less tiring position while still providing adequate reach. HL 94...
HL 94) Attachment Application HL 0°, 500 mm Long reach hedge Loop handle is required on versions with trimmer long drive tube (HL 92, HL 94). HL 0°, 600 mm Long reach hedge trimmer HL 145°, Long reach hedge 500 mm trimmer HL 145°,...
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Push the gearbox (11) onto the far as stop. drive tube (5), turn the gearbox (11) Tighten down the clamp screws back and forth as necessary. moderately. Line up the gearbox (11) with the powerhead. Tighten down the clamp screws firmly. HL 94...
Mixing Fuel can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. These engine oils are not available in all STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to markets. 2 years without any problems. Use only STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine...
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Place the machine on level ground STIHL recommends you use the STIHL so that the filler cap is facing up. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut The gearbox gets hot during operation. off the engine – depress stop switch – To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not and fit the blade scabbard before touch the gearbox. HL 94...
The machine must be quickly thrown off in the event of imminent danger. Practice removing and putting down the machine as you would in an emergency. To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to the ground when practicing. HL 94...
– see "Function of Throttle Set Wheel". Function of Stop Switch and Ignition System The ignition is switched off and the engine stopped when the stop switch is pressed. The stop switch returns automatically to the Run position when it HL 94...
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Choke knob (6) remains in F Do not stand or kneel on the shaft. At temperatures below +10°C position. Warm up the engine for at least 10 seconds in position g. At temperatures above +10°C Warm up the engine for at least 5 seconds in position g. HL 94...
For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Depress throttle trigger lockout and Machine". pull the throttle trigger – the choke knob moves to the run position F. Continue cranking in position F until the engine runs. HL 94...
Grip into the recess (4) in the filter housing and remove the felt filter (5) Replace felt filter (5) – as a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of you hand or blow it out with compressed air – do not wash HL 94...
Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug. The carburetor of the machine has been Check electrode gap (A) and...
Do not completely fill the gearbox with spark plug grease. Lubricate the blade drive gear with Unscrew the tube of grease from the STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers filler hole. – see "Special Accessories". Refit the filler plug and tighten it HL 0° version down firmly.
Remove as little material as possible. After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding dust and then spray the cutting blades with 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.
Inspections and Maintenance by User by Dealer Throttle Cable Maintenance Work STIHL recommends that you have Checking adjustment of throttle cable servicing and repair work carried out Error: Engine speed increases when exclusively by an authorized STIHL only the throttle trigger is pulled.
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English Antivibration Element A vibration-absorbing rubber element is installed between the powerhead and the shaft. Have it checked if there are signs of wear or a noticeable increase in vibration levels. HL 94...
Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlet Clean Cylinder fins Have cleaned by servicing dealer Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace Check Spacer molded to shroud Have shroud replaced by servicing dealer HL 94...
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Safety labels Replace Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" Spray with STIHL resin solvent after cleaning see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Spacer"...
Vibration measurement a hv,eq ISO 22867: HL 94: 5.6 kg HL 94, left hand on handle hose: Dry weight with 0° gearbox, 600 mm Handle hose: 4.1 m/s HL 94: 5.8 kg Control handle: 4.5 m/s Dry weight with 145° adjustable gear- box, 500 mm HL 94: 6.0 kg HL 94...
All HL 94 models: 24.1 cc replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- conforms to the relevant provisions of are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
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English Done at Waiblingen, 01.10.2017 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Product Management and Services HL 94...
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