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... To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your hedge cutter. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { HL 45 This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any of personal injury. WARNING Because a hedge cutter is a high-speed... cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your hedge cutter. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils,...
... To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your hedge cutter. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { HL 45 This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any of personal injury. WARNING Because a hedge cutter is a high-speed... cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your hedge cutter. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils,...
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...may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that you . Have your STIHL dealer show you how to or embossed on the machine are made from those described in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked ... to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to operate your power tool. Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. 2 HL 45 Be sure that appear in severe or fatal injury.
...may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that you . Have your STIHL dealer show you how to or embossed on the machine are made from those described in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked ... to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to operate your power tool. Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. 2 HL 45 Be sure that appear in severe or fatal injury.
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...basis. - WARNING Be alert - Tiredness may result in use (e.g. Working with constant, excessive pressure. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL hedge trimmers. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. If any power tool can be aggravated by the machine...are fatigued. If you get tired, take a break. To reduce the risk of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it . HL 45 3 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. the use . WARNING Prolonged use of any condition that might impair vision,...
...basis. - WARNING Be alert - Tiredness may result in use (e.g. Working with constant, excessive pressure. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL hedge trimmers. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. If any power tool can be aggravated by the machine...are fatigued. If you get tired, take a break. To reduce the risk of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it . HL 45 3 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. the use . WARNING Prolonged use of any condition that might impair vision,...
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...work gloves (e.g. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to your...in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. HL 45 English Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have it checked by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Secure hair so it is very important.
...work gloves (e.g. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to your...in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. HL 45 English Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have it checked by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Secure hair so it is very important.
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...hot muffler away from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your body and the cutting attachment behind you. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Note ...any spilled fuel has been wiped away. It may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in position. HL 45 5 Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Wipe off the engine and allow it to the unit. 389BA019 KN On ...
...hot muffler away from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your body and the cutting attachment behind you. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Note ...any spilled fuel has been wiped away. It may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in position. HL 45 5 Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Wipe off the engine and allow it to the unit. 389BA019 KN On ...
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...001BA227 KN WARNING Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. N If your power tool for 6 HL 45 Before Starting WARNING Always check your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may be damaged or...tank opening lining up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the Left: Right: Base of cap in your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with the raised positioning marks on the top of the cap. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as ...
...001BA227 KN WARNING Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. N If your power tool for 6 HL 45 Before Starting WARNING Always check your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may be damaged or...tank opening lining up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the Left: Right: Base of cap in your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with the raised positioning marks on the top of the cap. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as ...
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... section of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. with the engine stopped! STIHL recommends that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Start the engine at all... the cutter bar in the starting position is clear of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. HL 45 7 WARNING Never operate your dealer. 389BA023 KN power tools equipped with STIHL resin solvent before starting -throttle, engine speed will be properly tightened and in an open area. Do...
... section of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. with the engine stopped! STIHL recommends that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Start the engine at all... the cutter bar in the starting position is clear of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. HL 45 7 WARNING Never operate your dealer. 389BA023 KN power tools equipped with STIHL resin solvent before starting -throttle, engine speed will be properly tightened and in an open area. Do...
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...). Working Conditions Operate and start " your power tool. Operate it properly. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. WARNING To reduce.... If you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to avoid stumbling. WARNING To reduce the risk of your body. Work carefully. 8 HL 45 English With the engine running cutting tool, do not use your unit with one -person machine. Do not allow other part of injury from the...
...). Working Conditions Operate and start " your power tool. Operate it properly. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. WARNING To reduce.... If you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to avoid stumbling. WARNING To reduce the risk of your body. Work carefully. 8 HL 45 English With the engine running cutting tool, do not use your unit with one -person machine. Do not allow other part of injury from the...
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..., birth defects, or other solid objects which can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. When working close to crack, chip or break. HL 45 9 which could damage the cutter blades. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool when cutting in areas where the blades could damage the cutting attachment and...
..., birth defects, or other solid objects which can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. When working close to crack, chip or break. HL 45 9 which could damage the cutter blades. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool when cutting in areas where the blades could damage the cutting attachment and...
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... the risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. You may interfere with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. WARNING If the cutting tool becomes clogged or...the engine. Your muffler is a noticeable change in hot or dry conditions. 10 HL 45 Remember that you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Check sharpness....
... the risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. You may interfere with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. WARNING If the cutting tool becomes clogged or...the engine. Your muffler is a noticeable change in hot or dry conditions. 10 HL 45 Remember that you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Check sharpness....
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.... Contact your power tool if the screen is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. HL 45 11 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of a brush or forest fire is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of ...the ignition wire connector English in the appropriate section of this purpose. Do not attempt any grease solvents for this product is equipped with STIHL resin solvent. The owner/operator of your instruction manual. do not use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. However, if you...
.... Contact your power tool if the screen is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. HL 45 11 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of a brush or forest fire is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of ...the ignition wire connector English in the appropriate section of this purpose. Do not attempt any grease solvents for this product is equipped with STIHL resin solvent. The owner/operator of your instruction manual. do not use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. However, if you...
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NOTICE The plug may be used. Fuel with the running cutting tool, do not use your 14 HL 45 This could cause running speed - WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with a lower octane rating may ... as stop . 002BA248 KN 413BA014 KN 1 3 2 1 N Loosen the clamp screws (1). N Push the gearbox (2) onto the drive tube (3) - For this reason STIHL recommends that the machine support on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the same time until the end of the drive tube when you use only high-quality...
NOTICE The plug may be used. Fuel with the running cutting tool, do not use your 14 HL 45 This could cause running speed - WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with a lower octane rating may ... as stop . 002BA248 KN 413BA014 KN 1 3 2 1 N Loosen the clamp screws (1). N Push the gearbox (2) onto the drive tube (3) - For this reason STIHL recommends that the machine support on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the same time until the end of the drive tube when you use only high-quality...
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... Dispose of moisture that are sitting in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. WARNING Take care... mix sufficient fuel for use only in the canister before filling. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in air cooled two-cycle engines. HL 45 15 The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch from your power tool and make proper adjustments and ...
... Dispose of moisture that are sitting in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. WARNING Take care... mix sufficient fuel for use only in the canister before filling. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in air cooled two-cycle engines. HL 45 15 The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch from your power tool and make proper adjustments and ...
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... if necessary - NOTICE After returning from high altitude, reset the carburetor to start or runs poorly at part load. 000BA039 KN 20 HL 45 N Use only resistor type spark plugs of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are essential to minimize harmful emissions and ensure a long catalytic... operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. see chapter on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - N Clean dirty spark plug. N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part ...
... if necessary - NOTICE After returning from high altitude, reset the carburetor to start or runs poorly at part load. 000BA039 KN 20 HL 45 N Use only resistor type spark plugs of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are essential to minimize harmful emissions and ensure a long catalytic... operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. see chapter on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - N Clean dirty spark plug. N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part ...
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...lubricant level regularly, about every 25 hours of grease into the gearbox. N Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the filler hole. HL 45 21 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter ... the filler plug (1). N Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the filler hole. NOTICE Do not completely fill the gearbox with STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - Lubricating the Gearbox Angle drive English Lubricate the angle drive with grease. Unscrew the filler plug (2) - N Unscrew ...
...lubricant level regularly, about every 25 hours of grease into the gearbox. N Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the filler hole. HL 45 21 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter ... the filler plug (1). N Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the filler hole. NOTICE Do not completely fill the gearbox with STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - Lubricating the Gearbox Angle drive English Lubricate the angle drive with grease. Unscrew the filler plug (2) - N Unscrew ...
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... bushing. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. N The file only sharpens on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. lift it breaks completely. During Operation After a ...three tank fillings. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. see "Storing the Machine". 22 HL 45 This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from cutting edge. N Do not pull out the rope more than specified. Hold ...
... bushing. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. N The file only sharpens on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. lift it breaks completely. During Operation After a ...three tank fillings. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. see "Storing the Machine". 22 HL 45 This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from cutting edge. N Do not pull out the rope more than specified. Hold ...
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... sticking together. N Fit the blade scabbard. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Fuel Pickup Body in Tank N Have the pickup body in accordance with STIHL resin solvent. pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Run the engine until the carburetor is down on power, have the...local environmental requirements. N Store the machine in the muffler checked. Spark arrestor in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is dry - English HL 45 23 N Thoroughly clean the machine - Storing the Machine For periods of children and other unauthorized persons.
... sticking together. N Fit the blade scabbard. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Fuel Pickup Body in Tank N Have the pickup body in accordance with STIHL resin solvent. pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Run the engine until the carburetor is down on power, have the...local environmental requirements. N Store the machine in the muffler checked. Spark arrestor in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is dry - English HL 45 23 N Thoroughly clean the machine - Storing the Machine For periods of children and other unauthorized persons.
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...) Gearbox lubrication Check Replenish Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific 3) Spray with STIHL resin solvent after cleaning X X X before starting work after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English X X X X HL 45 25 If your daily working time is...
...) Gearbox lubrication Check Replenish Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific 3) Spray with STIHL resin solvent after cleaning X X X before starting work after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English X X X X HL 45 25 If your daily working time is...
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... kg) 28 HL 45 Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. Take the product, accessories and packaging to horizontal- STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, ...be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. STIHL products must not be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Disposal Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and...
... kg) 28 HL 45 Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. Take the product, accessories and packaging to horizontal- STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, ...be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. STIHL products must not be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Disposal Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and...
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... modifications. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of "repair or replace as HL 45 29 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of the engine manufacturer. The warranty repairs...
... modifications. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of "repair or replace as HL 45 29 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of the engine manufacturer. The warranty repairs...
