Stihl HL 100 User Manual

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STIHL HL 100
WARNING
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly
before use and follow all safety
precautions – improper use can
cause serious or fatal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga
todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto
puede causar lesiones graves o
mortales.
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones

Stihl HL 100 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HL 100
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

DANGER

Indicates imminent risk of severe or fatal injury.

WARNING

Indicates hazardous situation that could result in severe or fatal injury.

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

THE OPERATOR

Requirements for the operator's physical and mental condition.

Physical Condition

Operator must be in good physical/mental health, not impaired.

Proper Clothing

THE POWER TOOL

THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL

General instructions and warnings regarding the operation of the tool.

Transporting the Power Tool

Fuel

Fueling Instructions

Steps and warnings for safely refueling the machine.

Gasoline

Before Starting

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Starting

Detailed steps for starting the engine.

Working Conditions

Operating Instructions

During break-in period

During Operation

Tips for operating the machine during normal use.

Before you start work

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Using the Unit

Cutting Sequence

Recommended steps for cutting hedges.

Working Technique

Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an angle)

Technique for cutting low shrubs from a standing position.

Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an angle)

Technique for cutting hedges when not standing directly next to them.

Vertical Cut (with straight cutter bar)

Technique for extra long reach without aids.

Overhead Cut (with cutter bar at an angle)

Horizontal Cut (with straight cutter bar)

Technique for cutting hedges next to operator.

Assembling the Unit

Mounting the Loop Handle

Mounting the Gearbox

Fueling

Preparations

Refueling

Precautions during refueling.

Adjusting the Cutter Bar

135° Version

Transport Position

Fitting the Harness

Starting

At very low outside temperatures

Stopping the engine

If engine does not start

Choke knob

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

Instructions for adjusting the throttle cable.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Adjusting the Carburetor

Standard Setting

Adjusting Idle Speed

Fine Tuning

Engine stops while idling

Cutting blades run when engine is idling

Erratic idling behavior

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

Checking the Spark Plug

Lubricating the Gearbox

Blade Drive Gear

Angle Drive

Sharpening Instructions

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer

Maintenance and Repairs