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STIHL HS 52
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL HS 52 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Fuel production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance. Fueling...
  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually Depending on the model concerned, the It is important that you improve all of its products. For this following pictograms may be attached to...
  • Page 5 Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure that are explicitly approved for this your power tool to prevent turnover, fuel power tool by STIHL or are technically spillage and damage. identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 6 STIHL resin solvent (lubricant). Holding and Controlling the Power Tool grip down. Check cutter guard (if fitted) for –...
  • Page 7 Check and correct the idle designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), speed setting regularly. always check that it is in good condition before continuing work – see also HS 52...
  • Page 8 If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray result in vibration-induced circulation it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult the blades with STIHL resin solvent from problems in the hands (whitefinger your servicing dealer. time to time during cutting. This helps disease).
  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance The HS 52 is designed for pruning requirements. hedges and shrubs with thicker stems and branches. To reduce the risk of injury, always shut...
  • Page 10: Fuel

    For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that you always use the right mix ratio.
  • Page 11: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 12: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    – also use this posi- so that the starter rope can rewind control springs to the normal run tion if the engine has been running properly. position F and the engine can be but is still cold. returned to idle speed. HS 52...
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    Empty the fuel tank the filter. and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again. For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Machine". HS 52...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Carburetor

    3/4 turn). Turn the low speed screw (L) Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration clockwise as far as stop, then turn it (despite correction to setting of LA back 3/4 turn. screw). Idle setting is too lean HS 52...
  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    Fine Tuning for Operation at High electrodes are badly eroded. Install Altitude only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug. A slight correction of the setting may be necessary if engine does not run...
  • Page 16: Engine Running Behavior

    Lubricating the Gearbox properly tightened adapter nut. Installing the spark plug If engine running behavior is Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge unsatisfactory even though the air filter trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate is clean and the carburetor is properly the blade drive gear.
  • Page 17: Storing The Machine

    Drain and clean the fuel tank in a frequently snag on branches: well ventilated area. Resharpen the cutting blades. STIHL recommends that you have Dispose of fuel properly in servicing and repair work carried out It is best to have the cutting blades...
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Care

    Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling air inlet Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) Visual inspection Antivibration elements Have replaced by servicing dealer HS 52...
  • Page 19 (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Clean Sharpen Cutting blades Visual inspection Have replaced by servicing dealer Check and replenish after every 50 Gearbox lubrication hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. HS 52...
  • Page 20: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.
  • Page 21: Main Parts

    Screw Plug 14 Fuel Tank Cap Carburetor Adjusting Screws 15 Control Handle Filter Cover 16 Throttle Trigger Lockout Choke Lever 17 Throttle Trigger Spark Plug Boot 18 Slide Control Catcher Plate Cutting Blades 10 Blade Scabbard 11 Front Handle HS 52...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    13.5 m/s replacement parts which have been Ignition System Right handle: 13.3 m/s approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- Exhaust Emissions Electronic magneto ignition quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage...
  • Page 23: Disposal

    English Disposal Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environment- friendly recycling. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal.
  • Page 24 0458-497-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04584970121A* 0458-497-0121-A...

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