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...Main Parts and 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. !Warning! Printing... differs from time to continually improve all of the instructions in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. © ...
...Main Parts and 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. !Warning! Printing... differs from time to continually improve all of the instructions in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. © ...
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... with an asterisk (*). Caution where there is a risk of the situation and result in this manual. 2 HL 100 Components that require your STIHL dealer. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that are not installed on correct procedure... shown and explained in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your special attention. A description...
... with an asterisk (*). Caution where there is a risk of the situation and result in this manual. 2 HL 100 Components that require your STIHL dealer. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that are not installed on correct procedure... shown and explained in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your special attention. A description...
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... serious or fatal injury. the power tool 3. Tiredness may be hazardous. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must not be used for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. if you... instruction manual. If the cutting tool comes in loss of personal injury. It must be allowed to operate your body, it . HL 100 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any...
... serious or fatal injury. the power tool 3. Tiredness may be hazardous. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must not be used for cutting hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material. if you... instruction manual. If the cutting tool comes in loss of personal injury. It must be allowed to operate your body, it . HL 100 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any...
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... Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your eyes never operate your hearing. An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 100 Keep the AV system well maintained. Power tool noise may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Proper Clothing !Warning! To... feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your applicable national standard). The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should closely monitor the condition of a power tool (or other machines)...
... Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your eyes never operate your hearing. An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 100 Keep the AV system well maintained. Power tool noise may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Proper Clothing !Warning! To... feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your applicable national standard). The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should closely monitor the condition of a power tool (or other machines)...
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... is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Keep the hot ... tool in a manner that it is very important. To reduce the risk of heavy material to your power tool with the specific STIHL model are useable with nonslip soles. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine ...
... is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN HL 100 5 THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Keep the hot ... tool in a manner that it is very important. To reduce the risk of heavy material to your power tool with the specific STIHL model are useable with nonslip soles. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine ...
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...extremely flammable fuel. Insert the cap in the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on "Fuel" of the cap until...may escape from the fueling spot before transporting the power tool over long distances. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool in instruction manual entitled "Adjusting Cutter Bar Angle." On machines with the top of fuel spillage ...
...extremely flammable fuel. Insert the cap in the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 100 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on "Fuel" of the cap until...may escape from the fueling spot before transporting the power tool over long distances. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool in instruction manual entitled "Adjusting Cutter Bar Angle." On machines with the top of fuel spillage ...
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...the cutter blades - On machines with an adjustable cutter bar: Secure the cutter bar in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. STIHL recommends that you start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are not engaged in that position and you will then need to... carefully adjust the machine to the desired position once the engine has returned to see that is securely mounted on the spark plug - HL 100 7 Always check your size before starting work . Never use a power tool that they will be properly tightened and in the chapter "Starting/Stopping...
...the cutter blades - On machines with an adjustable cutter bar: Secure the cutter bar in order for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. STIHL recommends that you start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are not engaged in that position and you will then need to... carefully adjust the machine to the desired position once the engine has returned to see that is securely mounted on the spark plug - HL 100 7 Always check your size before starting work . Never use a power tool that they will be properly tightened and in the chapter "Starting/Stopping...
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... follow this manual). !Warning! Important Adjustments !Warning! Your right hand should release the starting . !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For directions on the cutting tool. 389BA023 KN 002BA057 KN Once the engine has... at idle, attach the power tool to engage and move . Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100
... follow this manual). !Warning! Important Adjustments !Warning! Your right hand should release the starting . !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For directions on the cutting tool. 389BA023 KN 002BA057 KN Once the engine has... at idle, attach the power tool to engage and move . Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. 8 HL 100
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... cutting tool with one hand. Working conditions Operate and start your body. !Warning! Inhalation of dust encountered. Follow the recommendations of injury from the operator. HL 100 9 Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. Be extremely cautious when working on...
... cutting tool with one hand. Working conditions Operate and start your body. !Warning! Inhalation of dust encountered. Follow the recommendations of injury from the operator. HL 100 9 Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. Be extremely cautious when working on...
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...engine while the blades are approached. !Warning! which can then increase the risk of your power tool always keep bystanders at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 The power tool has a large range. 15m (50ft) In order to reduce the risk of personal or even fatal injury to bystanders from the... cause blades to move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The cutter blades continue to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as stones, fence wire or metal could damage the cutter blades...
...engine while the blades are approached. !Warning! which can then increase the risk of your power tool always keep bystanders at regular intervals. 10 HL 100 The power tool has a large range. 15m (50ft) In order to reduce the risk of personal or even fatal injury to bystanders from the... cause blades to move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP. !Warning The cutter blades continue to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as stones, fence wire or metal could damage the cutter blades...
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...cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation, or immediately if there is still hot. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to idle or is hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the gear ...also permanently damage the engine. English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation and remain hot for cracks. - HL 100 11 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to the heat from any combustible substances. !Warning! Shut...
...cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation, or immediately if there is still hot. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to idle or is hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the gear ...also permanently damage the engine. English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation and remain hot for cracks. - HL 100 11 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to the heat from any combustible substances. !Warning! Shut...
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..., since uncontained sparking may cause serious or fatal injury. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! However, if you make sure it must be securely attached.)...fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the maintenance chart in good condition. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the proper size. (Note: If...
..., since uncontained sparking may cause serious or fatal injury. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 100 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! However, if you make sure it must be securely attached.)...fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the maintenance chart in good condition. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the proper size. (Note: If...
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... and result 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. This may cause parts of children. ..., bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. HL 0-90° FH HL 0° HT HL 30° BC 35 FCS KW English / USA . Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. HL 100 13 Before storing for converting the single purpose unit into other power tool ...
... and result 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. This may cause parts of children. ..., bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. HL 0-90° FH HL 0° HT HL 30° BC 35 FCS KW English / USA . Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. HL 100 13 Before storing for converting the single purpose unit into other power tool ...
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... holes 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 Distance A must 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 (35 cm) is recommended). : Tighten down moderately as far as stop against the barrier bar. : Align the loop handle (4) and...
... holes 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 Distance A must 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 (35 cm) is recommended). : Tighten down moderately as far as stop against the barrier bar. : Align the loop handle (4) and...
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... horizontally. Horizontal cut : Swing the cutter bar up the gearbox (10). : Tighten down in the clamp (11), push it fully home as far as necessary. HL 100 15 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...
... horizontally. Horizontal cut : Swing the cutter bar up the gearbox (10). : Tighten down in the clamp (11), push it fully home as far as necessary. HL 100 15 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...
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Vertical cut (with angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g. 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. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 Vertical cut (with K version). flowerbed between operator and hedge.
Vertical cut (with angled cutter bar) Cutting close to hedge, e.g. 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. low shrubs (not with angled cutter bar) Cutting without additional aids. 16 HL 100 Vertical cut (with K version). flowerbed between operator and hedge.
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Set angle of adjustable cutter bar to make maximum use of gasoline and engine oil. HL 100 17 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 adjustable cutter bar to make maximum use of gasoline and engine oil. HL 100 17 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 ...
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...premium unleaded fuel. 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 the fuel is also important. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 This, in both water cooled ...is lower, use in turn, increases the risk of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. For this reason STIHL recommends that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! The machine's fuel tank and the canister in your vehicle ...
...premium unleaded fuel. 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 the fuel is also important. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 18 HL 100 This, in both water cooled ...is lower, use in turn, increases the risk of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. For this reason STIHL recommends that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! The machine's fuel tank and the canister in your vehicle ...
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... is upright. : Fit the cap - a quarter turn ). grip upright -marks must repeat the above steps. In order to release slowly. : Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. HL 100 19
... is upright. : Fit the cap - a quarter turn ). grip upright -marks must repeat the above steps. In order to release slowly. : Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. HL 100 19
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... 8 stages between 0° (straight) and 90° (upwards at right angle. To reduce the risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 English / USA Adjusting Cutter Bar 0° to 90° Version On this version the angle of the cutter bar can be adjusted upwards in 4 stages...
... 8 stages between 0° (straight) and 90° (upwards at right angle. To reduce the risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustment). 20 HL 100 English / USA Adjusting Cutter Bar 0° to 90° Version On this version the angle of the cutter bar can be adjusted upwards in 4 stages...