Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2018
0458-449-8621-B. VA1.L18. 
0000008272_003_GB
HS 87 R, HS 87 T
English
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with electronic systems.
Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand 
this manual to operate your hedge 
trimmer.
To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL hedge 
trimmer, it is important that you read, 
understand and follow the safety 
precautions and the operating and 
maintenance instructions in chapter 
"Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques" before using your hedge 
trimmer. For further information you can 
go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in this 
manual.
WARNING
Because a hedge trimmer is a high-
speed cutting tool some special safety 
precautions must be observed to reduce 
the risk of personal injury. Careless or 
improper use may cause serious or even 
fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques 2
Using the Unit 11
Fuel 12
Fueling 14
Starting / Stopping the Engine 16
Cleaning the Air Filter 18
Engine Management 19
Adjusting the Carburetor 19
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 20
Spark Plug 21
Lubricating the Gearbox 22
Storing the Machine 23
Sharpening Instructions 23
Maintenance and Care 24
Main Parts 26
Specifications 27
Maintenance and Repairs 28
Disposal 28
Limited Warranty 29
STIHL Incorporated Federal 
Emission Control Warranty 
Statement 29
STIHL Incorporated California 
Exhaust and Evaporative 
Emissions Control Warranty 
Statement 31
Trademarks 33