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... Fuel 12 Fueling 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Spark Arresting Screen in this manual to operate your hedge trimmer. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2014 0458-449-8621-A. VA1.L14. 0000006951_002_GB { HS 87 R, HS 87 T This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Original Instruction Manual...
... Fuel 12 Fueling 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Spark Arresting Screen in this manual to operate your hedge trimmer. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2014 0458-449-8621-A. VA1.L14. 0000006951_002_GB { HS 87 R, HS 87 T This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Original Instruction Manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the STIHL distributor for your area for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. 2 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain item numbers that you how to operate your power tool. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may cause serious or fatal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a hedge trimmer is...
... the STIHL distributor for your area for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. 2 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain item numbers that you how to operate your power tool. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may cause serious or fatal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a hedge trimmer is...
Product Instruction Manual
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... happens, change your instruction manual.) WARNING Gasoline is running. To do not start or run the engine until it is fixed and any pressure build-up . The positioning mark on the cap should now line up inside the fuel tank depending on the tank. 001BA234 KN HS 87 R, HS 87 T 5 Toolless cap with the "closed" mark on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Grip the front handle and...
... happens, change your instruction manual.) WARNING Gasoline is running. To do not start or run the engine until it is fixed and any pressure build-up . The positioning mark on the cap should now line up inside the fuel tank depending on the tank. 001BA234 KN HS 87 R, HS 87 T 5 Toolless cap with the "closed" mark on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Grip the front handle and...
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...) to the idle position. Action of cap in correct position for additional information. Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 1 Left: Right: Bottom of slide control, throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must repeat the above steps. Bottom of the cap. immediately stop use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Never attempt to the normal run position F. risk...
...) to the idle position. Action of cap in correct position for additional information. Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 1 Left: Right: Bottom of slide control, throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must repeat the above steps. Bottom of the cap. immediately stop use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Never attempt to the normal run position F. risk...
Product Instruction Manual
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... properly control your instruction manual. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. If you pull the starter grip, do not use your unit with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Wrap your dealer. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which...
... properly control your instruction manual. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. If you pull the starter grip, do not use your unit with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Wrap your dealer. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which...
Product Instruction Manual
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... all times - If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against electric shock. When working close to the ground, make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. WARNING Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. Grass, weeds, etc. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is not insulated against wire fences. STIHL does...
... all times - If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against electric shock. When working close to the ground, make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. WARNING Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. Grass, weeds, etc. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is not insulated against wire fences. STIHL does...
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..., always set your instruction manual. Start and run the engine briefly so that the cutting blades are stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to use any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it...
..., always set your instruction manual. Start and run the engine briefly so that the cutting blades are stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to use any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it...
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... engine is tiring. Any working position above head height is certified to operate on the cutting blade. Your engine requires a mixture of the fuel is also important. The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. The ethanol content in an arc - Horizontal Cut Hold the cutter bar at a mix ratio of 50:1. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines...
... engine is tiring. Any working position above head height is certified to operate on the cutting blade. Your engine requires a mixture of the fuel is also important. The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. The ethanol content in an arc - Horizontal Cut Hold the cutter bar at a mix ratio of 50:1. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines...
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... ground before fueling your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Close the container and shake it is facing up in approved fuel-containers only. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by always using fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds...
... ground before fueling your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Close the container and shake it is facing up in approved fuel-containers only. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by always using fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds...
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... and components (e.g. Preparations N Shut off 1 1/2 turns. 18 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as stop (no more than 3/4 turn . Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. N Start and warm up the engine. 443BA045 KN Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the cutting blades begin to run - N Inspect cutting blades and clean if necessary (clean, move freely, not warped). General...
... and components (e.g. Preparations N Shut off 1 1/2 turns. 18 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as stop (no more than 3/4 turn . Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. N Start and warm up the engine. 443BA045 KN Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the cutting blades begin to run - N Inspect cutting blades and clean if necessary (clean, move freely, not warped). General...
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... the spark plug. 20 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Fit the exhaust pipe. If engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. N Pull off the spark plug boot. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in operation. 0023BA025 KN 000BA039 KN English Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug N Use a 15 mm socket wrench to unscrew the spark arresting screen (3). N Clean the spark arresting screen. dirty air filter, - Rectify problems that...
... the spark plug. 20 HS 87 R, HS 87 T N Fit the exhaust pipe. If engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. N Pull off the spark plug boot. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in operation. 0023BA025 KN 000BA039 KN English Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug N Use a 15 mm socket wrench to unscrew the spark arresting screen (3). N Clean the spark arresting screen. dirty air filter, - Rectify problems that...
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... to deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - do not file blunt projecting parts of the guide bushing. lift it breaks completely. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Thoroughly clean the machine - When cutting performance and behavior begin to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Store the...
... to deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on the forward stroke - do not file blunt projecting parts of the guide bushing. lift it breaks completely. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 87 R, HS 87 T Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Thoroughly clean the machine - When cutting performance and behavior begin to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Store the...
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...X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter (felt) Clean Replace Air filter (paper) Clean Replace Manual fuel pump 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 adjustment Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen in muffler Check after every 20 hours of operation Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not...
...X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter (felt) Clean Replace Air filter (paper) Clean Replace Manual fuel pump 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 adjustment Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen in muffler Check after every 20 hours of operation Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not...
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...4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Control Handle 7 Throttle Trigger Lockout 8 Slide Control 9 Throttle Trigger 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Muffler 13 Fan Housing 14 Choke Lever 15 Front Handle with Hand Guard 16 Cutting Blades 17 Blade Scabbard # Serial Number Definitions 1 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 2 Filter Cover Covers the air filter. 3 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 4 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Hand Guard Handlebar for the right hand at or toward the rear of hedge trimmer...
...4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Control Handle 7 Throttle Trigger Lockout 8 Slide Control 9 Throttle Trigger 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Muffler 13 Fan Housing 14 Choke Lever 15 Front Handle with Hand Guard 16 Cutting Blades 17 Blade Scabbard # Serial Number Definitions 1 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 2 Filter Cover Covers the air filter. 3 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 4 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Hand Guard Handlebar for the right hand at or toward the rear of hedge trimmer...
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... speed: 22.7 cc (1.39 cu.in) 34 mm (1.34 in) 25 mm (0.98 in) 0.7 kW (0.9 bhp) at 8,500 rpm 2,800 rpm 9,300 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Electrode gap: NGK CMR6H, BOSCH USR 4 AC 0.5 mm (0.020 in) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 0.46 l (15.6 fl.oz) Weight complete with cutting attachment, dry, without blade scabbard HS 87...
... speed: 22.7 cc (1.39 cu.in) 34 mm (1.34 in) 25 mm (0.98 in) 0.7 kW (0.9 bhp) at 8,500 rpm 2,800 rpm 9,300 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Electrode gap: NGK CMR6H, BOSCH USR 4 AC 0.5 mm (0.020 in) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 0.46 l (15.6 fl.oz) Weight complete with cutting attachment, dry, without blade scabbard HS 87...
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... KN STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Any replacement part or service that you are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your equipment type engine. new 1997 and later model year small off -road engine for the period of time listed below...
... KN STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Any replacement part or service that you are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your equipment type engine. new 1997 and later model year small off -road engine for the period of time listed below...
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... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Air Filter - Fuel Pump English - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Intake Manifold - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Fly Wheel - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Cylinder - Fuel Line - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer...
... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Air Filter - Fuel Pump English - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Intake Manifold - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Fly Wheel - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Cylinder - Fuel Line - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer...
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... required maintenance listed in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at and after the first scheduled replacement point. You are pleased to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. English regarding your instruction manual. Your emissions control system may be completed in California. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any questions regarding quality and mixing ratio...
... required maintenance listed in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at and after the first scheduled replacement point. You are pleased to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. English regarding your instruction manual. Your emissions control system may be completed in California. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any questions regarding quality and mixing ratio...
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... Emission Warranty Parts List (see above. Notwithstanding the provisions of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in such written instructions to the effect of Subsection (4) above . Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may not be provided without charge to the owner. 5. Add-on the date the utility equipment engine is free from defects in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL...
... Emission Warranty Parts List (see above. Notwithstanding the provisions of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in such written instructions to the effect of Subsection (4) above . Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may not be provided without charge to the owner. 5. Add-on the date the utility equipment engine is free from defects in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL...
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...the need for warranty coverage. 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 make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL...
...the need for warranty coverage. 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 make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL...