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Question posted by laneybros on May 17th, 2014

When Is The Off-on Switch In The Run Position????

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 2

... Motor Management 16 Adjusting the Carburetor 16 Checking the Spark Plug 18 Engine Running Behavior 19 Lubricating the Gearbox 19 Rewind Starter 19 Storing the Machine 20 ... Control Warranty Statement 26 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 29 Trademarks 31 STIHl HS 45 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Because a hedge...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

... and warnings apply to operate your doctor before operating this machine. Use your power tool run unattended. Most of this power tool. Careless or improper use may result in loss of...risk of control. the use of a hedge trimmer involves 1. If you are fatigued. !Warning! HS 45 3 Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Have your STIHL dealer show you . If the cutting tool comes...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

...tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! HS 45 5 Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly... tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in the horizontal position. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! It may ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

...Always switch off and spill quantities of the cap. Gasoline is running. ...a spark or other personal injury from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the tank to get fuel on the fuel...property damage. If spilled and ignited by hand as securely as possible. 6 HS 45 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

.... !Warning! Check that is particularly important to the idle position. a loose boot may damage the starter mechanism. Starting Start... to keep blades sharp. When you and all times; HS 45 7 Never attempt to rewind it is damaged or not ...starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. Failure to "drop start" your power ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

... To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on the front handle. 8 HS 45 Right-hand use Put your body. !Warning! To reduce the risk of your right hand on the... one hand. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use !Warning! Be extremely cautious when working . Wrap your power tool ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

... ventilated locations. !Warning! Some of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - Accelerating the engine while the blades are blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. HS 45 9 Work carefully. !Warning! If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11

.... Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Start and run the engine briefly so that you cannot see. If the cutting tool becomes clogged or..., spark plug) become hot during operation, or immediately if there is evenly distributed. 10 HS 45 Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

...handling gasoline. The chemical composition of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. 12 HS 45 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 ... minimum octane rating of piston seizure and damage to the engine. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

...reduce the risk of front handle. 2 3 5 4 : Stop switch (2) to I : Press down . 253BA005 KN HS 45 13 in the canister before fueling your left hand on the ground. ...down the throttle trigger interlock lever (3), squeeze the throttle trigger (4) and hold in that position. : Press in the starting throttle lock (5). : Release the throttle trigger, interlock lever and starting throttle lock,...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

...Note: If the engine does not start the engine. 253BA006 KN 14 HS 45 Your unit is cold. : Now start after 10 pulls with the ...the starting throttle position, stop - cutting blades must not run when engine is idling. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the engine settles down firmly. : Move stop switch to e : Continue cranking until engine runs. Do not pull...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

... during the break-in the engine can be run until dry and then refueled : Press the fuel pump bulb (7) at least five times - This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from around the filter. If there is filled with fuel. : Now start the engine. HS 45 15 During operation After a long period of engine...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

...new felt filter element . With this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. 16 HS 45 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing)... element (4). : Wash the foam element in the filter housing (5). : Close the filter cover so that it snaps into position.
Product Instruction Manual - Page 18

... engine. : Adjust idle speed with the idle speed screw (LA) so that the cutting blades do not run. It is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until cutting blades stop . 253BA000 KN HS 45 17 At high altitudes : Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) no further than stop . : Carefully screw...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19

...arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA002 KN 000BA036 TR 18 HS 45 If engine is down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: :... Too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20

... Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA Rewind Starter If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be in the muffler. : Have the ...Lubricate the blade drive gear with grease. : Refit the filler plug and tighten it slowly into the gearbox. See also chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine"! HS 45 19
Product Instruction Manual - Page 21

... best to have the cutting blades resharpened by authorized STIHL dealers. 20 HS 45 This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. Sharpening Instructions ...together. : Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray with local environmental requirements. : Run engine until carburetor is low on a workshop sharpener. STIHL recommends you have the spark arresting...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 23

... 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...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 24

...Cutter Blade. Must be depressed before activating the throttle trigger. 3. For gasoline and oil mixture. 5. Stop switch. Switches the engine's ignition system off and stops the running engine. 10. Fuel Filler Cap. Provides additional fuel feed for the left hand at or toward the rear ... blade when hedge trimmer is the device to reduce the risk of cutter blade during starting. 11. HS 45 23
Product Instruction Manual - Page 25

...rpm Electronic magneto ignition system (breakerless) Spark plug (suppressed), Bosch WSR 6 F or NGK BPMR 7 A, electrode gap 0.02 in (0.5 mm) All-position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 0.47 US pt (0.225 l) Weight complete with 18 in (450 mm) blades: 10.14 lb... may be available for which the engine has been shown to horizontal Contact your product. 24 HS 45

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