HS 87 R, HS 87 T
English
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Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms 
attached to or embossed on the 
machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the 
following pictograms may be on your 
machine.
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions 
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures 
described in the manual may be shown 
in different ways:
N A bullet indicates a step or 
procedure.
A description of a step or procedure that 
refers directly to an illustration may 
contain item numbers that appear in the 
illustration. For example:
N Remove the screw (1)
N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) 
upwards out of the muffler
In addition to the operating instructions, 
this manual may contain paragraphs 
that require your special attention. Such 
paragraphs are indicated with the 
symbols and signal words described 
below:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if 
not avoided, will result in death or 
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if 
not avoided, could result in death or 
serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage, 
including damage to the machine or its 
individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually 
improve all of its products. As a result, 
engineering changes and improvements 
are made from time to time. Therefore, 
some changes, modifications and 
improvements may not be covered in 
this manual. If the operating 
characteristics or the appearance of 
your machine differs from those 
described in this manual, please contact 
your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area for assistance.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how 
to operate your power tool. Observe all 
applicable local safety regulations, 
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool 
without the instruction manual. Be sure 
that anyone using it understands the 
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be 
hazardous. If the cutting tool comes in 
contact with your body, it will cut you.
Use your hedge trimmer only for cutting 
hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and 
similar material.
Guide to Using this Manual
Fuel tank for gasoline 
and engine oil mixture
Press to operate manual 
fuel pump
Filler hole for gear 
lubricant
Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques
Because a hedge trim
-
mer is a high-speed, fast-
cutting power tool with 
sharp cutting blades, 
special safety precau
-
tions must be observed to 
reduce the risk of per
-
sonal injury.
It is important that you 
read, fully understand 
and observe the following 
safety precautions and 
warnings. Read the 
instruction manual and 
the safety precautions 
periodically. Careless or 
improper use may cause 
serious or fatal injury.