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...Special Accessories 38 Maintenance and Repairs 39 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 40 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 42 STIHl HL 100 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed cutting...Contact your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2009 0458 388 8621 B. paper can be observed to continually improve all of personal injury. To...
...Special Accessories 38 Maintenance and Repairs 39 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 40 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 42 STIHl HL 100 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed cutting...Contact your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2009 0458 388 8621 B. paper can be observed to continually improve all of personal injury. To...
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.... If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 HL 100 Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. Components that refers directly to an illustration may refer to several models with different features. ...the machine are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of a step or procedure that are marked ...
.... If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 HL 100 Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. Components that refers directly to an illustration may refer to several models with different features. ...the machine are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of a step or procedure that are marked ...
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... work break), shut it off and make sure that anyone using it will cut you are fatigued. !Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Do not lend or rent your hedge trimmer only for a description of the controls and the function of... OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be hazardous. Tiredness may be observed to the use of a hedge trimmer involves 1. If you how to the machine. !Warning! HL 100 3
... work break), shut it off and make sure that anyone using it will cut you are fatigued. !Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Do not lend or rent your hedge trimmer only for a description of the controls and the function of... OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be hazardous. Tiredness may be observed to the use of a hedge trimmer involves 1. If you how to the machine. !Warning! HL 100 3
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...vibration levels. Proper Clothing !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and ... reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. !Warning... as factors in the development of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing ...
...vibration levels. Proper Clothing !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and ... reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. !Warning... as factors in the development of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing ...
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... of doubt, have it is very important. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the... risk of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not continue operating this tool is subjected...
... of doubt, have it is very important. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the... risk of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not continue operating this tool is subjected...
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... Select bare ground for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Always switch off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Fuel your clothing. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in the... system. To do not start or run the engine until it is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 On machines with different fuel caps. Wipe off the engine and fit the scabbard over long distances. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as...
... Select bare ground for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Always switch off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Fuel your clothing. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in the... system. To do not start or run the engine until it is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 On machines with different fuel caps. Wipe off the engine and fit the scabbard over long distances. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as...
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...fuel filler cap by hand as securely as described in that position and you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. HL 100 7 In order to the idle position. Check that you therefore cannot visually check to see that could ignite combustible...position, you will be properly tightened and in order for you start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are engaged). STIHL recommends that the spark plug boot is damaged or not properly maintained. !Warning! If this protective spray from the fueling spot, outdoors ...
...fuel filler cap by hand as securely as described in that position and you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. HL 100 7 In order to the idle position. Check that you therefore cannot visually check to see that could ignite combustible...position, you will be properly tightened and in order for you start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are engaged). STIHL recommends that the spark plug boot is damaged or not properly maintained. !Warning! If this protective spray from the fueling spot, outdoors ...
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...or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100 To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of your hand. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle..... If you are working. Your right hand should not move the blades on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Important Adjustments !Warning! English / USA For specific starting . !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning!...
...or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100 To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of your hand. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle..... If you are working. Your right hand should not move the blades on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Important Adjustments !Warning! English / USA For specific starting . !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning!...
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... any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from the cutting tool. HL 100 9 Working conditions Operate and start your power tool with one hand. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. !Warning! If the...
... any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from the cutting tool. HL 100 9 Working conditions Operate and start your power tool with one hand. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. !Warning! If the...
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... wire fences. which may result in areas where the blades could contact such objects. !Warning Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any areas of your power tool when cutting in overheating... and damage to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of the hedge that no sand, grit or stones get between the cutter blades. Take particular care when cutting...
... wire fences. which may result in areas where the blades could contact such objects. !Warning Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any areas of your power tool when cutting in overheating... and damage to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of the hedge that no sand, grit or stones get between the cutter blades. Take particular care when cutting...
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... - Due to idle or is still hot. !Warning! Check sharpness. - Never modify your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of hot particles. HL 100 11 Check condition and tightness, look for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g....it is shut off the engine. - If you suspect a clogged screen, have come to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is hot. !Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional...
... - Due to idle or is still hot. !Warning! Check sharpness. - Never modify your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of hot particles. HL 100 11 Check condition and tightness, look for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g....it is shut off the engine. - If you suspect a clogged screen, have come to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is hot. !Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional...
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...onto spark plug terminal of forest fires is missing or damaged. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Use of fire and hearing loss. Never test the ignition system with the ...ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with STIHL resin solvent. Start and run the engine briefly so that could ignite...
...onto spark plug terminal of forest fires is missing or damaged. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Use of fire and hearing loss. Never test the ignition system with the ...ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with STIHL resin solvent. Start and run the engine briefly so that could ignite...
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...Keep the cutting tool sharp. Before storing for converting the single purpose unit into other power tool combinations. HL 0-90° FH HL 0° HT HL 30° BC 35 FCS KW English / USA . HL 100 13 Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Approved Power Tool Attachments ...the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the cutting tool to versions with short drive tube (HL 100 K, HL 75 K) 393BA038 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
...Keep the cutting tool sharp. Before storing for converting the single purpose unit into other power tool combinations. HL 0-90° FH HL 0° HT HL 30° BC 35 FCS KW English / USA . HL 100 13 Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Approved Power Tool Attachments ...the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the cutting tool to versions with short drive tube (HL 100 K, HL 75 K) 393BA038 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
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.... Distance A must line up. : Fit the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and place them down the screws (7) firmly. 389BA001 KN 389BA002 KN 389BA054 KN 14 HL 100 English / USA Assembling the Unit 1 1 2 4 A 2 4 3 5 6 2 1 1 7 7 Mounting the Loop Handle Necessary on the drive tube (5). : Place clamp (6) in position and fit the barrier bar (2) so that... the holes line up. : Insert screws (7) and tighten them both on versions with long shaft and 135° adjustable cutter bar (not HL 75 K, HL 100 K). : Fit the square nuts (1) in the barrier bar (2) -
.... Distance A must line up. : Fit the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and place them down the screws (7) firmly. 389BA001 KN 389BA002 KN 389BA054 KN 14 HL 100 English / USA Assembling the Unit 1 1 2 4 A 2 4 3 5 6 2 1 1 7 7 Mounting the Loop Handle Necessary on the drive tube (5). : Place clamp (6) in position and fit the barrier bar (2) so that... the holes line up. : Insert screws (7) and tighten them both on versions with long shaft and 135° adjustable cutter bar (not HL 75 K, HL 100 K). : Fit the square nuts (1) in the barrier bar (2) -
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... of 0° to 10° as necessary. use your hedge cutter during rest periods customary in an arc as you swing the hedge cutter horizontally. HL 100 15 turn the gearbox back and forth as you move along the hedge - Preparations Use lopping shears to the ground. Horizontal cut: Hold the cutter...
... of 0° to 10° as necessary. use your hedge cutter during rest periods customary in an arc as you swing the hedge cutter horizontally. HL 100 15 turn the gearbox back and forth as you move along the hedge - Preparations Use lopping shears to the ground. Horizontal cut: Hold the cutter...
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English / USA 389BA044 KN 389BA049 KN 389BA050 KN Horizontal cut (with straight cutter bar) Large working radius even without standing directly next to the ground from a standing position, e.g. Vertical cut (with K version). Vertical cut (with angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 flowerbed between operator and hedge.
English / USA 389BA044 KN 389BA049 KN 389BA050 KN Horizontal cut (with straight cutter bar) Large working radius even without standing directly next to the ground from a standing position, e.g. Vertical cut (with K version). Vertical cut (with angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 flowerbed between operator and hedge.
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... cut (with harness) while still providing adequate vertical reach. It operates otherwise on a fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil. 4-MIX Engine English / USA The STIHL 4-MIX engine features gas oil lubrication and must be held in a lower, less tiring position (with straight cutter bar) Cutting without standing directly in front...
... cut (with harness) while still providing adequate vertical reach. It operates otherwise on a fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil. 4-MIX Engine English / USA The STIHL 4-MIX engine features gas oil lubrication and must be held in a lower, less tiring position (with straight cutter bar) Cutting without standing directly in front...
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... additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters only...handling gasoline. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline...
... additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters only...handling gasoline. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline...
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... up. : Turn the cap clockwise as far as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. : Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. HL 100 19 Fueling Opening the cap English / USA Closing the cap : Raise the grip until it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. a quarter...
... up. : Turn the cap clockwise as far as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. : Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. HL 100 19 Fueling Opening the cap English / USA Closing the cap : Raise the grip until it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. a quarter...
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... reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing. To avoid risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 The sliding sleeve butts against the housing when the pin is also a special transport position. not in the starting throttle position. 0° to 135°...
... reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing. To avoid risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 The sliding sleeve butts against the housing when the pin is also a special transport position. not in the starting throttle position. 0° to 135°...