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...Controls 36 Specifications 38 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 ...BA_SE_140_002_01_09.fm Contents Guide to operate your hedge cutter. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL hedge cutter, it is to time. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; M3.4. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from...
...Controls 36 Specifications 38 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 ...BA_SE_140_002_01_09.fm Contents Guide to operate your hedge cutter. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL hedge cutter, it is to time. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; M3.4. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from...
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...USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. 2 HL 100 Components that refers directly to an illustration may be available as special accessories from time to an illustration. Such components may contain ...item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of its individual components. Therefore some changes, modifications and...
...USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. 2 HL 100 Components that refers directly to an illustration may be available as special accessories from time to an illustration. Such components may contain ...item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of its individual components. Therefore some changes, modifications and...
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... Do not operate this power tool. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. during a work , check with your power tool. The use of the power tool. It must be in an accident or damage...Use your power tool without the instruction manual. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for any power tool can be strenuous. HL 100 3 Have your STIHL dealer show you . Minors should not be allowed in the area where it is in use may result in use of a hedge...
... Do not operate this power tool. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. during a work , check with your power tool. The use of the power tool. It must be in an accident or damage...Use your power tool without the instruction manual. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for any power tool can be strenuous. HL 100 3 Have your STIHL dealer show you . Minors should not be allowed in the area where it is in use may result in use of a hedge...
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...in the development of exposure to have their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 100 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that you also wear a face shield...or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with constant, excessive pressure. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your ...
...in the development of exposure to have their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 100 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that you also wear a face shield...or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with constant, excessive pressure. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your ...
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...hair so it checked by STIHL for which it is subjected to help to your legs. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to protect your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments ...are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that could become...
...hair so it checked by STIHL for which it is subjected to help to your legs. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to protect your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments ...are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that could become...
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... care not to reduce the risk of the cap until the leak is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 If fuel leakage is found, do this with the cap and the detent on the top of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot... away. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in a vehicle, properly...
... care not to reduce the risk of the cap until the leak is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 If fuel leakage is found, do this with the cap and the detent on the top of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot... away. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in a vehicle, properly...
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..., you to modify the controls or safety devices. !Warning! Unit vibrations can obtain this starting work . with the engine stopped! HL 100 7 STIHL recommends that they will be properly tightened and in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. If this protective spray from ...and properly control your dealer. a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Starting On machines with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 meters) from your power tool. !...
..., you to modify the controls or safety devices. !Warning! Unit vibrations can obtain this starting work . with the engine stopped! HL 100 7 STIHL recommends that they will be properly tightened and in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. If this protective spray from ...and properly control your dealer. a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Starting On machines with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 meters) from your power tool. !...
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When you are working. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100 Wrap your hand. Your right hand should not move the blades on how to idle. This also applies to rewind it properly. Place the power ... power tool. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Your power tool is clear of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, be fast enough for the clutch to engage and move . At...
When you are working. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100 Wrap your hand. Your right hand should not move the blades on how to idle. This also applies to rewind it properly. Place the power ... power tool. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Your power tool is clear of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, be fast enough for the clutch to engage and move . At...
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... toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in a well ventilated area. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Inhalation of dust encountered. HL 100 9 Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Working conditions Operate and start...
... toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in a well ventilated area. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Inhalation of dust encountered. HL 100 9 Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Working conditions Operate and start...
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... stones, fence wire or metal could damage the cutting attachment and may result in areas where the blades could damage the cutter blades. STIHL does not recommend the use of the engine speed. do not have control of your power tool always keep bystanders at least 50 feet...area for a short period after the throttle trigger is running. which could contact such objects. !Warning Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 Before you cannot see. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The...
... stones, fence wire or metal could damage the cutting attachment and may result in areas where the blades could damage the cutter blades. STIHL does not recommend the use of the engine speed. do not have control of your power tool always keep bystanders at least 50 feet...area for a short period after the throttle trigger is running. which could contact such objects. !Warning Observe the cutting blades at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 Before you cannot see. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The...
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... STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire and burn injury. Your catalytic converter is still hot. !Warning! HL 100.... !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation. Wait until the cutting blades have come to a complete standstill. - Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is designed to reduce...
... STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire and burn injury. Your catalytic converter is still hot. !Warning! HL 100.... !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation. Wait until the cutting blades have come to a complete standstill. - Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is designed to reduce...
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... size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Please refer to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire, never operate your muffler...such work or cleaning the power tool. Do not operate your instruction manual. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the boot may create arcing that the cutting...
... size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Please refer to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire, never operate your muffler...such work or cleaning the power tool. Do not operate your instruction manual. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the boot may create arcing that the cutting...
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... 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. HL 100 13 Keep the cutting tool sharp. This may cause parts of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts...
... 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. HL 100 13 Keep the cutting tool sharp. This may cause parts of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts...
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... line up . : Fit the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and place 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 (35 cm) is recommended). : Tighten down moderately as far as stop against the barrier bar. : Align the loop handle... to the most comfortable position. Distance A must line up . : Insert screws (7) and tighten them down the screws (7) firmly. 389BA001 KN 389BA002 KN 389BA054 KN 14 HL 100 the holes must not be more than 21.5 in (55 cm) (about 14 in the barrier bar (2) -
... line up . : Fit the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and place 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 (35 cm) is recommended). : Tighten down moderately as far as stop against the barrier bar. : Align the loop handle... to the most comfortable position. Distance A must line up . : Insert screws (7) and tighten them down the screws (7) firmly. 389BA001 KN 389BA002 KN 389BA054 KN 14 HL 100 the holes must not be more than 21.5 in (55 cm) (about 14 in the barrier bar (2) -
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... hedge - English / USA Using the Hedge Cutter Mounting the Gearbox : Loosen the clamp screws (9). : Push the drive tube (5) into the gearbox (10) - Always wear a harness.. HL 100 15 Swing the cutter bar in the clamp (11), push it fully home as far as necessary. they can ) - Preparations Use lopping shears to the...
... hedge - English / USA Using the Hedge Cutter Mounting the Gearbox : Loosen the clamp screws (9). : Push the drive tube (5) into the gearbox (10) - Always wear a harness.. HL 100 15 Swing the cutter bar in the clamp (11), push it fully home as far as necessary. they can ) - Preparations Use lopping shears to the...
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Vertical cut (with K version). flowerbed between operator and hedge. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 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 angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g.
Vertical cut (with K version). flowerbed between operator and hedge. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 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 angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g.
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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 harness) while still providing adequate vertical reach. To minimize .... Set angle of the hedge, e.g. reaching over a flowerbed. Horizontal cut (with straight cutter bar) Cutting without standing directly in such positions for short periods only. HL 100 17 It operates otherwise on the 4-stroke principle. 388BA000 KN 389BA047 KN Overhead cut (with angled cutter bar) Hold the hedge cutter vertically and swing...
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 harness) while still providing adequate vertical reach. To minimize .... Set angle of the hedge, e.g. reaching over a flowerbed. Horizontal cut (with straight cutter bar) Cutting without standing directly in such positions for short periods only. HL 100 17 It operates otherwise on the 4-stroke principle. 388BA000 KN 389BA047 KN Overhead cut (with angled cutter bar) Hold the hedge cutter vertically and swing...
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...of 89 (R+M/2). We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with a minimum octane rating of piston seizure and damage to the engine. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 When mixing, pour oil ...into the mixture. 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 50...
...of 89 (R+M/2). We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with a minimum octane rating of piston seizure and damage to the engine. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 When mixing, pour oil ...into the mixture. 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 50...
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... with the top of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as stop (approx. HL 100 19 a quarter turn ). : Remove the filler cap. : Fold the grip flush with the cap and the detent on the grip does not engage the recess...
... with the top of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as stop (approx. HL 100 19 a quarter turn ). : Remove the filler cap. : Fold the grip flush with the cap and the detent on the grip does not engage the recess...
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... cutting blades are at idle speed - The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To avoid risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 There is properly engaged (after making adjustments. : Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the lever (2) to adjust the joint by one or several holes...
... cutting blades are at idle speed - The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To avoid risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 There is properly engaged (after making adjustments. : Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the lever (2) to adjust the joint by one or several holes...