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...improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to operate your hedge trimmer. KG, 2014 0458-449-8621-A. VA1.L14. 0000006951_002_GB { HS 87 R, HS 87 T This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any ...the Machine 22 Sharpening Instructions 22 Maintenance and Care 23 Main Parts 25 Specifications 27 Maintenance and Repairs 27 Disposal 28 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 30 ...
...improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to operate your hedge trimmer. KG, 2014 0458-449-8621-A. VA1.L14. 0000006951_002_GB { HS 87 R, HS 87 T This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any ...the Machine 22 Sharpening Instructions 22 Maintenance and Care 23 Main Parts 25 Specifications 27 Maintenance and Repairs 27 Disposal 28 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 30 ...
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... (e.g. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to have higher vibration levels. - Most STIHL power tools are available with damaged or worn AV elements will not sustain whitefinger disease ...of whitefinger disease. the operator 2. Do not operate this machine when you have different parts and controls. WARNING Be alert - If you are mentioned as factors in use. ...it off and make sure that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. WARNING Minors should HS 87 R, HS 87 T 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should closely monitor the condition of control. ...
... (e.g. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to have higher vibration levels. - Most STIHL power tools are available with damaged or worn AV elements will not sustain whitefinger disease ...of whitefinger disease. the operator 2. Do not operate this machine when you have different parts and controls. WARNING Be alert - If you are mentioned as factors in use. ...it off and make sure that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. WARNING Minors should HS 87 R, HS 87 T 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should closely monitor the condition of control. ...
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... ability to help to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your power tool with nonslip soles. Wear long pants made of the power tool parts see the chapter on branches, brush or the moving . 4 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Wear sturdy boots with the ...cutter blades moving parts of movement. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To ...
... ability to help to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your power tool with nonslip soles. Wear long pants made of the power tool parts see the chapter on branches, brush or the moving . 4 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Wear sturdy boots with the ...cutter blades moving parts of movement. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To ...
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... If your Instruction Manual for additional information. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation - Do not start... not properly maintained. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in ... immediately stop use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 HS 87 R, HS 87 T The slide control must repeat the above steps. Have the machine repaired by a servicing ...
... If your Instruction Manual for additional information. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation - Do not start... not properly maintained. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in ... immediately stop use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 HS 87 R, HS 87 T The slide control must repeat the above steps. Have the machine repaired by a servicing ...
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... be fast enough for you are always away from your unit with the engine stopped! with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle...the control handle, right hand on firm ground or other solid surface in injury to your dealer. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 7 WARNING To reduce the risk of your fingers and thumbs around your power tool. Do... not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. with incorrect idle ...
... be fast enough for you are always away from your unit with the engine stopped! with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle...the control handle, right hand on firm ground or other solid surface in injury to your dealer. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 7 WARNING To reduce the risk of your fingers and thumbs around your power tool. Do... not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. with incorrect idle ...
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... hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that accompanied the substance at issue. Some of cut or the surrounding ground is idling. 8 HS 87 R, HS 87 T move for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as the engine...have control of the engine speed. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in a tree or any other part of your body. Use good work on slopes or uneven ground. English WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool with respect ...
... hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that accompanied the substance at issue. Some of cut or the surrounding ground is idling. 8 HS 87 R, HS 87 T move for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as the engine...have control of the engine speed. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in a tree or any other part of your body. Use good work on slopes or uneven ground. English WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool with respect ...
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...have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Shut off the cutting tool at all debris such as a result of the heat from the emission of hot particles. You may require a properly HS 87 R, HS 87 T 9 Keep the area around the muffler clean. the trunk...not insulated against wire fences. WARNING The muffler and other side of the hedge frequently for stones, fence wire, metal or other parts while they have come to the ground, make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Let the engine cool down sitting ...
...have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Shut off the cutting tool at all debris such as a result of the heat from the emission of hot particles. You may require a properly HS 87 R, HS 87 T 9 Keep the area around the muffler clean. the trunk...not insulated against wire fences. WARNING The muffler and other side of the hedge frequently for stones, fence wire, metal or other parts while they have come to the ground, make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Let the engine cool down sitting ...
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... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. After Finishing Work Always clean dust and dirt off . In California, it must be performed by a chemical process in this purpose. HS 87 R, HS 87 T Due to use any maintenance or repair work... if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Use of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in good condition. English maintained spark arrestor for maintenance...
... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. After Finishing Work Always clean dust and dirt off . In California, it must be performed by a chemical process in this purpose. HS 87 R, HS 87 T Due to use any maintenance or repair work... if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Use of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in good condition. English maintained spark arrestor for maintenance...
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... not clean your machine with thicker branches. Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. HS 87 T The HS 87 T is designed for the laws or regulations relating to cut out thick branches first. Observe country-specific or municipal rules ...and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of this manual. This may cause parts of the hedge first, then the top. Using the Unit HS 87 R WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Tighten all nuts, bolts...
... not clean your machine with thicker branches. Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. HS 87 T The HS 87 T is designed for the laws or regulations relating to cut out thick branches first. Observe country-specific or municipal rules ...and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of this manual. This may cause parts of the hedge first, then the top. Using the Unit HS 87 R WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Tighten all nuts, bolts...
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... and close it there. also use this will not engage into its seat. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 15 Filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. 4 N Set the choke lever (4) to g if the engine is rotated in relation to the upper part. this posi- see section "Closing." 1 3 2 The slide control (3) is rotated - N Continue to twist...
... and close it there. also use this will not engage into its seat. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 15 Filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. 4 N Set the choke lever (4) to g if the engine is rotated in relation to the upper part. this posi- see section "Closing." 1 3 2 The slide control (3) is rotated - N Continue to twist...
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...N Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: - unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N Unscrew the spark plug. 20 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Clean the spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating ... on power, difficult to unscrew the spark arresting screen (3). N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - see "Specifications." operating at part load. N Pull off the spark plug boot. dirty air filter, - 0023BA025 KN 000BA039 KN English Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug N ...
...N Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: - unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N Unscrew the spark plug. 20 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Clean the spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating ... on power, difficult to unscrew the spark arresting screen (3). N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - see "Specifications." operating at part load. N Pull off the spark plug boot. dirty air filter, - 0023BA025 KN 000BA039 KN English Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug N ...
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...the cylinder fins and air filter. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - Hold the sharpening file at the prescribed angle (see "Main Parts and Controls") N Always file towards the cutting edge. N The file only sharpens on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. NOTICE Do not... - This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Do not pull the rope over the edge of children and other unauthorized persons. Out of the reach of the guide bushing. STIHL recommends that you have the cutting blades resharpened by a dealer on "...
...the cylinder fins and air filter. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - Hold the sharpening file at the prescribed angle (see "Main Parts and Controls") N Always file towards the cutting edge. N The file only sharpens on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. NOTICE Do not... - This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Do not pull the rope over the edge of children and other unauthorized persons. Out of the reach of the guide bushing. STIHL recommends that you have the cutting blades resharpened by a dealer on "...
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... and, in this manual. Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to meet Federal emission requirements. Genuine STIHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 27 Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the CARB-Air...
... and, in this manual. Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to meet Federal emission requirements. Genuine STIHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. HS 87 R, HS 87 T 27 Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the CARB-Air...
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...non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. You are warranted for small non road engines. English Disposal Observe all scheduled ...from the date of sale, to an approved disposal site for presenting your failure to exceed 30 days. 28 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Take the product, accessories and packaging to meet the U.S. new 1997 and later...
...non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. You are warranted for small non road engines. English Disposal Observe all scheduled ...from the date of sale, to an approved disposal site for presenting your failure to exceed 30 days. 28 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Take the product, accessories and packaging to meet the U.S. new 1997 and later...
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...- Cylinder - Fuel Tank - Deviations from defects in this recommendation HS 87 R, HS 87 T 29 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Fly Wheel - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Catalytic... Requirements The maintenance instructions in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any emission-related part on the application of "repair or replace as the owner, shall not be charged ...
...- Cylinder - Fuel Tank - Deviations from defects in this recommendation HS 87 R, HS 87 T 29 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Fly Wheel - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Catalytic... Requirements The maintenance instructions in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any emission-related part on the application of "repair or replace as the owner, shall not be charged ...
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...exists, STIHL Incorporated will be completed in writing by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. STIHL Incorporated recommends that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in a reasonable amount of time, not to 30 HS 87 R, HS 87 T ...engine owner, you should be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other emission-related assemblies. Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is defective, the part will repair your small off -road engine for ...
...exists, STIHL Incorporated will be completed in writing by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. STIHL Incorporated recommends that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in a reasonable amount of time, not to 30 HS 87 R, HS 87 T ...engine owner, you should be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other emission-related assemblies. Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is defective, the part will repair your small off -road engine for ...
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... for the remaining warranty period. 3. Repair or replacement of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may not be warranted for HS 87 R, HS 87 T 31 Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will begin on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to the determination that a warranted...
... for the remaining warranty period. 3. Repair or replacement of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may not be warranted for HS 87 R, HS 87 T 31 Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will begin on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to the determination that a warranted...
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..., any adjustment of a warranted part still under warranty. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400,477; and #3,400,476) AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® 32 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to other engine components...
..., any adjustment of a warranted part still under warranty. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400,477; and #3,400,476) AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® 32 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to other engine components...