Product Instruction Manual
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... Using the Unit Assembling the Unit Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Catalytic Converter Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox Rewind Starter Sharpening Instructions Operating Instructions Storing the Machine Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL hedge cutter, it is protected by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL...
... Using the Unit Assembling the Unit Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Catalytic Converter Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox Rewind Starter Sharpening Instructions Operating Instructions Storing the Machine Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL hedge cutter, it is protected by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... horizontally. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. WARNING Gasoline is running. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Always shut off the engine and fit the scabbard over the cutter blades before starting the engine. WARNING Check for fuel (see the chapter on your clothing immediately. HL 45 5 See chapter in position. If...
... horizontally. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. WARNING Gasoline is running. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Always shut off the engine and fit the scabbard over the cutter blades before starting the engine. WARNING Check for fuel (see the chapter on your clothing immediately. HL 45 5 See chapter in position. If...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cap into the tank opening , the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must move freely and always spring back to the open space) Base of cap correctly positioned for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop use of the unit and take it is loose in your power tool for installation N To return the cap to the idle position...
... cap into the tank opening , the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must move freely and always spring back to the open space) Base of cap correctly positioned for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop use of the unit and take it is loose in your power tool for installation N To return the cap to the idle position...
Product Instruction Manual
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... securely assembled. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the clutch to suit your size before starting position is particularly important to idle and the blades are leaks or damage - with the engine stopped! Always keep them free of your power tool if it is not the desired cutting position, you always spray the cutter blades with a defined transport position (cutter bar folded against the drive tube): Never start...
... securely assembled. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the clutch to suit your size before starting position is particularly important to idle and the blades are leaks or damage - with the engine stopped! Always keep them free of your power tool if it is not the desired cutting position, you always spray the cutter blades with a defined transport position (cutter bar folded against the drive tube): Never start...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine running cutting tool, do not use your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. 388BA026 KN 388BA025 KN WARNING Never attempt to "drop start your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not allow other part of control, do not attempt to operate your power tool with one -person machine. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope...
... engine running cutting tool, do not use your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. 388BA026 KN 388BA025 KN WARNING Never attempt to "drop start your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not allow other part of control, do not attempt to operate your power tool with one -person machine. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope...
Product Instruction Manual
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... hedge area for a short period after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect). Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as mold or pollen, can then increase the risk of injury from falling objects or inadvertent contact with the cutting blades. Accelerating the engine while the blades are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other illnesses...
... hedge area for a short period after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect). Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as mold or pollen, can then increase the risk of injury from falling objects or inadvertent contact with the cutting blades. Accelerating the engine while the blades are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other illnesses...
Product Instruction Manual
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...), this power tool in hot or dry conditions. 10 HL 45 should be carrying electric current. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other side of hot particles. WARNING If the cutting tool becomes clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine. - You may interfere with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is not...
...), this power tool in hot or dry conditions. 10 HL 45 should be carrying electric current. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other side of hot particles. WARNING If the cutting tool becomes clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine. - You may interfere with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is not...
Product Instruction Manual
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... use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. Please also refer to use any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with a complying spark arrester that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Contact your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire...
... use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. Please also refer to use any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with a complying spark arrester that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Contact your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire...
Product Instruction Manual
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... carburetor if you use fuels with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. This could cause running cutting tool, do not use your 14 HL 45 it fully home as far as stop . 002BA248 KN 413BA014 KN 1 3 2 1 N Loosen the clamp screws (1). Fuel with various ethanol contents. For this reason STIHL recommends that the machine support on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the same time...
... carburetor if you use fuels with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. This could cause running cutting tool, do not use your 14 HL 45 it fully home as far as stop . 002BA248 KN 413BA014 KN 1 3 2 1 N Loosen the clamp screws (1). Fuel with various ethanol contents. For this reason STIHL recommends that the machine support on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the same time...
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.... HL 45 15 If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your machine. This problem can be avoided by hand to exceed 30 days of the engine change if you switch from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in STIHL engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils...
.... HL 45 15 If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your machine. This problem can be avoided by hand to exceed 30 days of the engine change if you switch from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in STIHL engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils...
Product Instruction Manual
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... pull. N Check that order. N Remove the blade scabbard. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it might otherwise break. This is the starting throttle position. 405BA003 KN 6 5 N Set the choke lever (5) to I. it down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) until the engine runs. English Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting 1 2 4 3 N Move the stop switch (1) to g if the engine is cold e if the engine is warm N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times...
... pull. N Check that order. N Remove the blade scabbard. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it might otherwise break. This is the starting throttle position. 405BA003 KN 6 5 N Set the choke lever (5) to I. it down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) until the engine runs. English Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting 1 2 4 3 N Move the stop switch (1) to g if the engine is cold e if the engine is warm N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Start and warm up the engine. Erratic idling behavior Idle setting is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) slowly counterclockwise (1/4 turn), no further than 3/4 turn in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. WARNING If the cutting attachment continues to 1 full turn ). Preparations N Stopping the Engine N Inspect cutting blades and clean if necessary (clean, move . 233BA050 KN English Cutting blades run when engine is idling, have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing...
... fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Start and warm up the engine. Erratic idling behavior Idle setting is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) slowly counterclockwise (1/4 turn), no further than 3/4 turn in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. WARNING If the cutting attachment continues to 1 full turn ). Preparations N Stopping the Engine N Inspect cutting blades and clean if necessary (clean, move . 233BA050 KN English Cutting blades run when engine is idling, have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing...
Product Instruction Manual
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... start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the exhaust gas. no further than stop. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - Catalytic Converter Power tools with a catalytic converter (depending on model) must be run on a 50 : 1 mixture of the approved range. N Remove spark plug...
... start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the exhaust gas. no further than stop. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - Catalytic Converter Power tools with a catalytic converter (depending on model) must be run on a 50 : 1 mixture of the approved range. N Remove spark plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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... could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA036 TR N Check the lubricant level regularly, about every 25 hours of grease from the filler hole. 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 seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of operation. HL 45 21...
... could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA036 TR N Check the lubricant level regularly, about every 25 hours of grease from the filler hole. 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 seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of operation. HL 45 21...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cutting blade or the cutting blade guard (see "Specifications"). lift it breaks completely. N After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding dust and then spray the cutting blades with dull or damaged cutting blades. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by your machine with STIHL resin solvent. Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in period. It is best to run at idle speed so that you need it back into the housing...
... the cutting blade or the cutting blade guard (see "Specifications"). lift it breaks completely. N After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding dust and then spray the cutting blades with dull or damaged cutting blades. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by your machine with STIHL resin solvent. Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in period. It is best to run at idle speed so that you need it back into the housing...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body in fuel tank Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting, the cutting blades must not move X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Spark arrestor2) in muffler Visual inspection X Clean Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1...
..., leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body in fuel tank Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting, the cutting blades must not move X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Spark arrestor2) in muffler Visual inspection X Clean Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1...
Product Instruction Manual
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... level. 12 Blade Scabbard Covers cutter blade when hedge trimmer is not in . (30 mm) 1 HP (0.75 kW) at 7,000 rpm 2,800 rpm HL 45 27 Definitions 1 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 2 Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 4 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 5 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by the cutter blade. 14 Blade Drive Gear...
... level. 12 Blade Scabbard Covers cutter blade when hedge trimmer is not in . (30 mm) 1 HP (0.75 kW) at 7,000 rpm 2,800 rpm HL 45 27 Definitions 1 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 2 Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 4 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 5 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by the cutter blade. 14 Blade Drive Gear...
Product Instruction Manual
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... warranted for replacement as HL 45 29 STIHL Incorporated recommends that is free from defects in a reasonable amount of sale to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to meet all scheduled maintenance. Warranty Period The warranty period...
... warranted for replacement as HL 45 29 STIHL Incorporated recommends that is free from defects in a reasonable amount of sale to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to meet all scheduled maintenance. Warranty Period The warranty period...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Carburetor (if applicable) - Spark Plug - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Cap - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. Air Filter - Intake Manifold - Fuel Line - Deviations from this manual are based...
... of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Carburetor (if applicable) - Spark Plug - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Cap - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. Air Filter - Intake Manifold - Fuel Line - Deviations from this manual are based...
Product Instruction Manual
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...electronic product registration. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Where to the first scheduled replacement point for the period...
...electronic product registration. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Where to the first scheduled replacement point for the period...