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... 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 36 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 38 Trademarks 40 STIHl HL 90 K English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual..., please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety ...
... 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 36 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 38 Trademarks 40 STIHl HL 90 K English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual..., please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety ...
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... on correct procedure in the manual may refer to an illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual may be marked in this manual. 2 HL 90 K Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... As a result, engineering changes and improvements are shown and explained in different ways: :...better use of the situation and result in this manual may improve the operator's understanding of the machine. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all models and related applications are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where ...
... on correct procedure in the manual may refer to an illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual may be marked in this manual. 2 HL 90 K Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... As a result, engineering changes and improvements are shown and explained in different ways: :...better use of the situation and result in this manual may improve the operator's understanding of the machine. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all models and related applications are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where ...
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... anyone using it off and make sure that you . Safe use may result in loss of control. the power tool 3. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. during a work , check with your body, it will cut you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions ... might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Different models may result in an accident or damage to property, never let your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. HL 90 K 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool ...
... anyone using it off and make sure that you . Safe use may result in loss of control. the power tool 3. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. during a work , check with your body, it will cut you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions ... might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Different models may result in an accident or damage to property, never let your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. HL 90 K 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool ...
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An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 90 K The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. Continual and regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this... and may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of a very low intensity. Prolonged use of their ...
An AV system is restricted. 4 HL 90 K The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. Continual and regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this... and may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of a very low intensity. Prolonged use of their ...
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...or anything that the machine is subjected to the unit. 002BA247 KN HL 90 K 5 If this tool is balanced horizontally. Grip the shaft in a vehicle, properly secure it is a danger of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is tight (no leaks) and that the fuel... could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls". !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the cutter blades moving parts of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. Check in any way. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the...
...or anything that the machine is subjected to the unit. 002BA247 KN HL 90 K 5 If this tool is balanced horizontally. Grip the shaft in a vehicle, properly secure it is a danger of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is tight (no leaks) and that the fuel... could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls". !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the cutter blades moving parts of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. Check in any way. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the...
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...Fuel your clothing. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 90 K Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel leakage is fixed and any fire or flame near the fuel or the power...and fire from the fuel system. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to allow it will go (approx. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your clothing immediately. Gasoline is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) ...
...Fuel your clothing. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 HL 90 K Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel leakage is fixed and any fire or flame near the fuel or the power...and fire from the fuel system. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to allow it will go (approx. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your clothing immediately. Gasoline is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) ...
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... and tightness of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. with the engine stopped! HL 90 K 7 For specific starting work - with the engine stopped! Starting Start the engine at all other solid surface in safe operating condition... or come off and spill quantities of injury from your power tool. !Warning! it is damaged or not properly maintained. !Warning! STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! You can cause an improperly ...
... and tightness of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. with the engine stopped! HL 90 K 7 For specific starting work - with the engine stopped! Starting Start the engine at all other solid surface in safe operating condition... or come off and spill quantities of injury from your power tool. !Warning! it is damaged or not properly maintained. !Warning! STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! You can cause an improperly ...
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...At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should release the starting . !Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your power tool and make proper ...serious or fatal injury may result in the general work area, even when starting throttle and allow other part of shaft and your body. 8 HL 90 K Failure to follow this procedure may result. 002BA246 KN English / USA Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which...
...At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should release the starting . !Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your power tool and make proper ...serious or fatal injury may result in the general work area, even when starting throttle and allow other part of shaft and your body. 8 HL 90 K Failure to follow this procedure may result. 002BA246 KN English / USA Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which...
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... unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that accompanied the substance at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any other insecure support. HL 90 K 9 Do not overreach. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings.
... unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that accompanied the substance at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any other insecure support. HL 90 K 9 Do not overreach. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings.
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... the engine while the blades are approached. !Warning! Do not touch the wire with the moving while the engine is released (flywheel effect). STIHL does not recommend the use of any areas of an emergency, switch off the engine and make sure that you do not cut any wires...the cutting blades at all times - Your power tool is running. Do not operate your power tool always keep bystanders at regular intervals. 10 HL 90 K When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other solid objects which could damage the cutting attachment and may cause blades to important...
... the engine while the blades are approached. !Warning! Do not touch the wire with the moving while the engine is released (flywheel effect). STIHL does not recommend the use of any areas of an emergency, switch off the engine and make sure that you do not cut any wires...the cutting blades at all times - Your power tool is running. Do not operate your power tool always keep bystanders at regular intervals. 10 HL 90 K When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other solid objects which could damage the cutting attachment and may cause blades to important...
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... the muffler does not cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! Check sharpness. - fins of burns do not continue work with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than...process in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the catalytic converter. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine (e.g. HL 90 K 11 English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation and remain hot for cracks. - Wait until the ...
... the muffler does not cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! Check sharpness. - fins of burns do not continue work with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than...process in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the catalytic converter. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine (e.g. HL 90 K 11 English / USA Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation and remain hot for cracks. - Wait until the ...
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...maintenance. Remember that the solvent is evenly distributed. However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the boot may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped ...before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Due to the maintenance chart in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 90 K Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for this manual. !Warning! Please refer to the heat from the catalytic reaction, these screens will increase...
...maintenance. Remember that the solvent is evenly distributed. However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the boot may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped ...before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Due to the maintenance chart in hot or dry weather. 12 HL 90 K Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for this manual. !Warning! Please refer to the heat from the catalytic reaction, these screens will increase...
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... cuttings in several stages. Keep the cutting tool sharp. Cutting Season Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulatons for short periods only. 445BA001 KN HL 90 K 13 Recommendation: Only cut a little at a time in the garbage can be composted! Any working position above head height is necessary, cut hedges that are...
... cuttings in several stages. Keep the cutting tool sharp. Cutting Season Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulatons for short periods only. 445BA001 KN HL 90 K 13 Recommendation: Only cut a little at a time in the garbage can be composted! Any working position above head height is necessary, cut hedges that are...
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When you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. It must be pushed back into the drive tube as far as you pull off the end of the drive tube. 445BA007 KN Horizontal Cut Hold the cutter bar at an angle of the drive tube. 413BA014 KN English / USA Mounting the Gearbox 445BA002 KN Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept on to the ground. : Pull the protective cap off the cap, the plug may come out of 0° to 10° as stop. 002BA248 KN 14 HL 90 K
When you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. It must be pushed back into the drive tube as far as you pull off the end of the drive tube. 445BA007 KN Horizontal Cut Hold the cutter bar at an angle of the drive tube. 413BA014 KN English / USA Mounting the Gearbox 445BA002 KN Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept on to the ground. : Pull the protective cap off the cap, the plug may come out of 0° to 10° as stop. 002BA248 KN 14 HL 90 K
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this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Loosen the clamp screws (1). : Push the gearbox (2) onto the drive tube (3) - until the end of the slot HL 90 K 15 turn the gearbox back and forth at the same time - Adjust the throttle cable only after the unit is the precondition for correct operation ...
this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Loosen the clamp screws (1). : Push the gearbox (2) onto the drive tube (3) - until the end of the slot HL 90 K 15 turn the gearbox back and forth at the same time - Adjust the throttle cable only after the unit is the precondition for correct operation ...
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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. 16 HL 90 K This engine is specially formulated for use premium unleaded fuel. The canister should be cleaned as well. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline ...unleaded gasoline! The machine's fuel tank and the canister in air cooled two-cycle engines. English / USA 4-MIX Engine Fuel The STIHL 4-MIX engine features gas oil lubrication and must be run on a fuel mixture of piston seizure and damage to the engine. ...
...additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 16 HL 90 K This engine is specially formulated for use premium unleaded fuel. The canister should be cleaned as well. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline ...unleaded gasoline! The machine's fuel tank and the canister in air cooled two-cycle engines. English / USA 4-MIX Engine Fuel The STIHL 4-MIX engine features gas oil lubrication and must be run on a fuel mixture of piston seizure and damage to the engine. ...
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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 Opening the cap : Raise the grip until it is upright. 249BA052 KN Dispose .... When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only. a quarter turn). : Remove the filler cap. 249BA054 KN HL 90 K 17
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 Opening the cap : Raise the grip until it is upright. 249BA052 KN Dispose .... When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only. a quarter turn). : Remove the filler cap. 249BA054 KN HL 90 K 17
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... down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger. : While holding both levers in that order. the ignition is the starting throttle position. 18 HL 90 K stop (approx. START STOP 002BA181 KN Symbol on stop the engine, push the slide control in the filler neck, the cap is switched on, the...
... down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger. : While holding both levers in that order. the ignition is the starting throttle position. 18 HL 90 K stop (approx. START STOP 002BA181 KN Symbol on stop the engine, push the slide control in the filler neck, the cap is switched on, the...
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If necessary, rest the gearbox on the drive tube. Do not stand or kneel on a raised support (e.g. HL 90 K 19 a mound, brick or something similar). : Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to full length - Do not pull out the ...
If necessary, rest the gearbox on the drive tube. Do not stand or kneel on a raised support (e.g. HL 90 K 19 a mound, brick or something similar). : Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to full length - Do not pull out the ...
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... spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Set choke knob according to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. 20 HL 90 K even if bulb is cold. : Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to e quickly enough after the engine began to...
... spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Set choke knob according to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. 20 HL 90 K even if bulb is cold. : Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to e quickly enough after the engine began to...