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...injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of a hedge trimmer involves 1. Use your power tool. Bystanders, especially ... shut it . Different models may be allowed in use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! HS 45 3 Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Minors should not be hazardous. the power tool 3. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a ...
...injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of a hedge trimmer involves 1. Use your power tool. Bystanders, especially ... shut it . Different models may be allowed in use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! HS 45 3 Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Minors should not be hazardous. the power tool 3. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cutting tool. Wear sturdy boots with the cutter blades moving parts of protective clothing and equipment. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in any way. ... the Power Tool !Warning! Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your body and the cutter blades behind you. Good footing is subjected to unusually high loads for use may be carried only in fact, ...illustrations and definitions of movement. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. HS 45 5
...cutting tool. Wear sturdy boots with the cutter blades moving parts of protective clothing and equipment. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in any way. ... the Power Tool !Warning! Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your body and the cutter blades behind you. Good footing is subjected to unusually high loads for use may be carried only in fact, ...illustrations and definitions of movement. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. HS 45 5
Product Instruction Manual
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...or come off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before transporting the power tool over the cutter blades before starting the engine. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling ...the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening with this happens, change your power tool in a vehicle, ... in the fuel tank opening. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as possible. 6 HS 45
...or come off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before transporting the power tool over the cutter blades before starting the engine. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling ...the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening with this happens, change your power tool in a vehicle, ... in the fuel tank opening. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as possible. 6 HS 45
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...HS 45 7 Always check your power tool for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Never use a power tool that the spark plug boot is particularly important to keep blades sharp. Replace damaged cutter blades before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL...start" your hand. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of injury from blade contact, be fast enough for you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. with the engine stopped! Starting Start the...
...HS 45 7 Always check your power tool for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Never use a power tool that the spark plug boot is particularly important to keep blades sharp. Replace damaged cutter blades before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL...start" your hand. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of injury from blade contact, be fast enough for you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. with the engine stopped! Starting Start the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...susceptible persons to important components (e.g. move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The cutter blades continue to dust ("particulate matter"). This may be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level... chemical substance (such as unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide) known to slip continuously. which could damage the cutter blades. Use good work , examine the hedge area for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this ...) - In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - HS 45 9
...susceptible persons to important components (e.g. move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The cutter blades continue to dust ("particulate matter"). This may be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level... chemical substance (such as unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide) known to slip continuously. which could damage the cutter blades. Use good work , examine the hedge area for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this ...) - In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - HS 45 9
Product Instruction Manual
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...frequently for a while after stopping the engine. the trunk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Striking solid foreign objects such as pine needles, branches or leaves. To reduce the risk of your power tool ...against electric shock. Your power tool is evenly distributed. 10 HS 45 Grass, weeds, etc. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury. Danger! You may cause blades to a complete standstill. - Start and run the engine briefly...
...frequently for a while after stopping the engine. the trunk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Striking solid foreign objects such as pine needles, branches or leaves. To reduce the risk of your power tool ...against electric shock. Your power tool is evenly distributed. 10 HS 45 Grass, weeds, etc. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury. Danger! You may cause blades to a complete standstill. - Start and run the engine briefly...
Product Instruction Manual
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... an angle of 0° to 10° as you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. Horizontal cut : Swing the cutting blade from the bottom upwards in an arc - Swing the blade in an arc. Cut both sides of the hedge so that the cuttings fall to cut out thick branches first. lower the... nose of the blade, move along the hedge and then swing the blade up again in an arc towards the outside of the hedge first, then the top. Do not use your hedge trimmer during other people's rest periods. HS 45 11 Using the Unit Cutting season Observe all...
... an angle of 0° to 10° as you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. Horizontal cut : Swing the cutting blade from the bottom upwards in an arc - Swing the blade in an arc. Cut both sides of the hedge so that the cuttings fall to cut out thick branches first. lower the... nose of the blade, move along the hedge and then swing the blade up again in an arc towards the outside of the hedge first, then the top. Do not use your hedge trimmer during other people's rest periods. HS 45 11 Using the Unit Cutting season Observe all...
Product Instruction Manual
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...risk of front handle. 2 3 5 4 : Stop switch (2) to I : Press down . 253BA005 KN HS 45 13 After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to release slowly. Make sure that cutting blades are not touching the ground or any pressure build-up in the starting throttle lock (5). : Release the throttle trigger...hand. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the tank changed once every year. Observe safety precautions Start as follows: : Move the blade lock lever (1) forwards against stop - Have the fuel pickup body in the canister before fueling your left hand on the ground. : ...
...risk of front handle. 2 3 5 4 : Stop switch (2) to I : Press down . 253BA005 KN HS 45 13 After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to release slowly. Make sure that cutting blades are not touching the ground or any pressure build-up in the starting throttle lock (5). : Release the throttle trigger...hand. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the tank changed once every year. Observe safety precautions Start as follows: : Move the blade lock lever (1) forwards against stop - Have the fuel pickup body in the canister before fueling your left hand on the ground. : ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... To stop the engine: : Move stop switch to 0 Additional hints on starting procedure 8 If the engine still does not start the engine. 253BA006 KN 14 HS 45 If the engine is cold: (choke position g) : Pull the starter rope five times. : Move the choke lever (6) to e and continue cranking. in ...the throttle trigger so that it might otherwise break. : Do not let the starter grip snap back. cutting blades must not run when engine is correctly adjusted - Your unit is cold" : Move the blade lock lever back against stop switch to 0 : Pull off the spark plug boot (8). : Unscrew and ...
... To stop the engine: : Move stop switch to 0 Additional hints on starting procedure 8 If the engine still does not start the engine. 253BA006 KN 14 HS 45 If the engine is cold: (choke position g) : Pull the starter rope five times. : Move the choke lever (6) to e and continue cranking. in ...the throttle trigger so that it might otherwise break. : Do not let the starter grip snap back. cutting blades must not run when engine is correctly adjusted - Your unit is cold" : Move the blade lock lever back against stop switch to 0 : Pull off the spark plug boot (8). : Unscrew and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L). Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude or at sea level. cutting blades must be necessary if engine power is usually necessary to 1 turn open it one turn counterclockwise : Start and warm up the engine. :...the screw about another 1/2 to change the setting of the high speed screw (H) may be one turn ) as far as stop . 253BA000 KN HS 45 17 Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (although low speed screw is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until the engine runs ...
... speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L). Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude or at sea level. cutting blades must be necessary if engine power is usually necessary to 1 turn open it one turn counterclockwise : Start and warm up the engine. :...the screw about another 1/2 to change the setting of the high speed screw (H) may be one turn ) as far as stop . 253BA000 KN HS 45 17 Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (although low speed screw is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until the engine runs ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... since it might break. : Do not let the starter grip snap back, guide it down firmly. HS 45 19 Do not completely fill the gearbox with STIHL gear lubricant for contamination (coking). 1 STIHL recommends that all maintenance and repair work be in the muffler. : Have the muffler checked for hedge ...running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be carried out by an authorized STIHL dealer. 2 To help prolong the wear life of the starter rope, observe the following points: : Pull the starter rope only in ...
... since it might break. : Do not let the starter grip snap back, guide it down firmly. HS 45 19 Do not completely fill the gearbox with STIHL gear lubricant for contamination (coking). 1 STIHL recommends that all maintenance and repair work be in the muffler. : Have the muffler checked for hedge ...running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be carried out by an authorized STIHL dealer. 2 To help prolong the wear life of the starter rope, observe the following points: : Pull the starter rope only in ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...is best to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in accordance with STIHL resin solvent. : Fit the blade scabbard. : Thoroughly clean the machine - Sharpening Instructions The blades must be carried out only by a specialist on a workshop sharpener. not in the ... After sharpening, clean filing or grinding dust off the cutting blades and spray with dull or damaged cutting blades. lift it off the blade on power, have the cutting blades resharpened by authorized STIHL dealers. 20 HS 45 this work be resharpened if cutting performance and behavior begin to...
...is best to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in accordance with STIHL resin solvent. : Fit the blade scabbard. : Thoroughly clean the machine - Sharpening Instructions The blades must be carried out only by a specialist on a workshop sharpener. not in the ... After sharpening, clean filing or grinding dust off the cutting blades and spray with dull or damaged cutting blades. lift it off the blade on power, have the cutting blades resharpened by authorized STIHL dealers. 20 HS 45 this work be resharpened if cutting performance and behavior begin to...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Spark plug Cooling air intake Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Cutting blades Gear lubrication Safety label Visual inspection (conditon, leaks) Clean Check operation Clean Replace Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have...) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1 Tighten Clean Sharpen Check Top up Replace 1) STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer X X X X X X X X X HS 45 before starting work after finishing work area etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Maintenance Chart...
... Spark plug Cooling air intake Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Cutting blades Gear lubrication Safety label Visual inspection (conditon, leaks) Clean Check operation Clean Replace Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have...) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1 Tighten Clean Sharpen Check Top up Replace 1) STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer X X X X X X X X X HS 45 before starting work after finishing work area etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Maintenance Chart...
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English / USA Parts and Controls 2 1 8 4 5 3 6 7 11 10 9 12 1 = Handle (rear) 2 = Throttle trigger interlock 3 = Throttle trigger 4 = Fuel tank 5 = Filter housing 6 = Carburetor adjusting screw 7 = Starting lock 8 = Handle (front) 22 13 14 15 16 9 =Stop switch 10 =Starting throttle lock 11 =Starter grip 12 =Fuel filler cap 13 =Muffler 14 =Spark plug boot 15 =Fuel pump 16 =Choke lever 19 18 17 17 =Cutter guard 18 =Cutting blades 19 =Cutter blade guard HS 45 253BA011 KN
English / USA Parts and Controls 2 1 8 4 5 3 6 7 11 10 9 12 1 = Handle (rear) 2 = Throttle trigger interlock 3 = Throttle trigger 4 = Fuel tank 5 = Filter housing 6 = Carburetor adjusting screw 7 = Starting lock 8 = Handle (front) 22 13 14 15 16 9 =Stop switch 10 =Starting throttle lock 11 =Starter grip 12 =Fuel filler cap 13 =Muffler 14 =Spark plug boot 15 =Fuel pump 16 =Choke lever 19 18 17 17 =Cutter guard 18 =Cutting blades 19 =Cutter blade guard HS 45 253BA011 KN
Product Instruction Manual
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...Cap. Spark Plug Boot. The grip of cutter blade during starting . 8. Helps to start . 16. Stop switch. Starting Throttle Lock. Must be depressed before activating the throttle trigger. 3. Fuel Pump. Housing, which is not in use. HS 45 23 For tuning carburetor. 7. For gasoline and ...oil mixture. 5. Rear Handle. Throttle Trigger. Muffler. Cutter Blade. Controls the speed of operator contact by enriching mixture. 17. Covers cutter blade when hedge trimmer is the device to ...
...Cap. Spark Plug Boot. The grip of cutter blade during starting . 8. Helps to start . 16. Stop switch. Starting Throttle Lock. Must be depressed before activating the throttle trigger. 3. Fuel Pump. Housing, which is not in use. HS 45 23 For tuning carburetor. 7. For gasoline and ...oil mixture. 5. Rear Handle. Throttle Trigger. Muffler. Cutter Blade. Controls the speed of operator contact by enriching mixture. 17. Covers cutter blade when hedge trimmer is the device to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 0.47 US pt (0.225 l) Weight complete with 18 in (450 mm) blades: 10.14 lb (4.6 kg) Weight complete with 24 in (600 mm) blades: 10.80 lb (4.9 kg) Cutting blade sharpening angle: 35° to meet Federal emission requirements. Category A = 300 hours, B = 125 hours, C = 50 hours CARB... Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to horizontal Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 24 HS 45
... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 0.47 US pt (0.225 l) Weight complete with 18 in (450 mm) blades: 10.14 lb (4.6 kg) Weight complete with 24 in (600 mm) blades: 10.80 lb (4.9 kg) Cutting blade sharpening angle: 35° to meet Federal emission requirements. Category A = 300 hours, B = 125 hours, C = 50 hours CARB... Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to horizontal Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 24 HS 45
