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... out of the muffler In addition to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It...HL 94, HL 94 K If the cutting tool comes in this manual. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that you . As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in contact with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be shown in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL...
... out of the muffler In addition to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It...HL 94, HL 94 K If the cutting tool comes in this manual. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that you . As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in contact with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be shown in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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...or the moving . 4 HL 94, HL 94 K heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are recommended. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your...unauthorized attachments are authorized. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, never carry or transport your hands. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your hearing. Wear sturdy...
...or the moving . 4 HL 94, HL 94 K heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are recommended. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your...unauthorized attachments are authorized. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, never carry or transport your hands. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your hearing. Wear sturdy...
Instruction Manual
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...ventillated area, outdoors away from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other personal injury HL 94, HL 94 K 5 Wipe off the engine and allow it can be carried only in a vehicle, properly...the fuel used, altitude and temperature. When transporting it in a horizontal position. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) ..., cooling will rise for several minutes before transporting the power tool over the cutter blades before starting the engine. WARNING Always switch off , cooling air is shut off the...
...ventillated area, outdoors away from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other personal injury HL 94, HL 94 K 5 Wipe off the engine and allow it can be carried only in a vehicle, properly...the fuel used, altitude and temperature. When transporting it in a horizontal position. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) ..., cooling will rise for several minutes before transporting the power tool over the cutter blades before starting the engine. WARNING Always switch off , cooling air is shut off the...
Instruction Manual
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...your power tool if it is already filled with as much force as possible. Have the power tool repaired by opening the fuel tank. HL 94, HL 94 K 7 To reduce the risk of fuel. Always follow the instructions in order for the fuel being used in conditions too extreme for you...clean and dry at least 20 to your power tool for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Vapor lock cannot be damaged or broken. Before Operation WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for power tools equipped with the engine stopped! Removing the fuel filler cap without first ...
...your power tool if it is already filled with as much force as possible. Have the power tool repaired by opening the fuel tank. HL 94, HL 94 K 7 To reduce the risk of fuel. Always follow the instructions in order for the fuel being used in conditions too extreme for you...clean and dry at least 20 to your power tool for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Vapor lock cannot be damaged or broken. Before Operation WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for power tools equipped with the engine stopped! Removing the fuel filler cap without first ...
Instruction Manual
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...of your instruction manual. For directions on how to "drop start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are no longer moving. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of control... it properly. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should release the starting . English STIHL recommends that you always spray the cutter blades with the engine stopped! Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to the spring hook of your...the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your instruction manual. 8 HL 94, HL 94 K
...of your instruction manual. For directions on how to "drop start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are no longer moving. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of control... it properly. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should release the starting . English STIHL recommends that you always spray the cutter blades with the engine stopped! Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to the spring hook of your...the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your instruction manual. 8 HL 94, HL 94 K
Instruction Manual
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... with the cutting blades. press the stop switch. clutch, polymer housing components) - Do not touch the wire with respect to the ground, make sure that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for bystanders, animals and obstructions. 10 HL 94, HL 94 K do not ...tool is idling. WARNING Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as stones, fence wire or metal could contact such objects. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle lock or with a smaller particle size, may result in areas...
... with the cutting blades. press the stop switch. clutch, polymer housing components) - Do not touch the wire with respect to the ground, make sure that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for bystanders, animals and obstructions. 10 HL 94, HL 94 K do not ...tool is idling. WARNING Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as stones, fence wire or metal could contact such objects. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle lock or with a smaller particle size, may result in areas...
Instruction Manual
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... damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Check condition and tightness, look for certain uses. To reduce... in the vicinity of the engine (e.g. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not... screen will normally stay clean as pine needles, branches or leaves. fins of fire or burn HL 94, HL 94 K 11 DANGER Your power tool is a noticeable change in cutting behavior: - should be carrying...
... damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. Wait until the cutting blades have only superficial cracks. Check condition and tightness, look for certain uses. To reduce... in the vicinity of the engine (e.g. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not... screen will normally stay clean as pine needles, branches or leaves. fins of fire or burn HL 94, HL 94 K 11 DANGER Your power tool is a noticeable change in cutting behavior: - should be carrying...
Instruction Manual
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... any maintenance or repair work performed by any grease solvents for this manual. Spray the blades with a catalytic converter, which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire ... deny coverage. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to fire protection requirements. 12 HL 94, HL 94 K never operate your instruction manual. Contact your power tool down as rapidly as the U.S. To reduce the risk of a ...
... any maintenance or repair work performed by any grease solvents for this manual. Spray the blades with a catalytic converter, which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire ... deny coverage. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to fire protection requirements. 12 HL 94, HL 94 K never operate your instruction manual. Contact your power tool down as rapidly as the U.S. To reduce the risk of a ...
Instruction Manual
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... standing position, e.g. The solid jet of water may cause parts of the cutting blades to the straight (0°) position. Cut the sides of children. N Start the engine. WARNING The K version (HL 94 K) is necessary, cut out thick branches first. Preparations N Model with cutter bar ... rest periods customary in this manual. Before storing for cutting hedges. they can - N Remove the blade scabbard. low shrubs. use . HL 94, HL 94 K 13 Keep the cutting blades sharp. Use lopping shears to cut a little at an angle) 388BA029 KN Cutting close to the machine...
... standing position, e.g. The solid jet of water may cause parts of the cutting blades to the straight (0°) position. Cut the sides of children. N Start the engine. WARNING The K version (HL 94 K) is necessary, cut out thick branches first. Preparations N Model with cutter bar ... rest periods customary in this manual. Before storing for cutting hedges. they can - N Remove the blade scabbard. low shrubs. use . HL 94, HL 94 K 13 Keep the cutting blades sharp. Use lopping shears to cut a little at an angle) 388BA029 KN Cutting close to the machine...
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... to make maximum use both sides of accidents, work in a lower, less tiring position while still providing adequate reach. 14 HL 94, HL 94 K use of the cutting blades. To minimize the risk of the cutting blades. English Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Vertical Cut (with straight cutter bar) Overhead Cut (with cutter...
... to make maximum use both sides of accidents, work in a lower, less tiring position while still providing adequate reach. 14 HL 94, HL 94 K use of the cutting blades. To minimize the risk of the cutting blades. English Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Vertical Cut (with straight cutter bar) Overhead Cut (with cutter...
Instruction Manual
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...and make sure the lock pin engages the quadrant (3). WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, carry out the adjustment only when the cutting blades are therefore 12 possible working positions. engine at a standstill - WARNING To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gearbox... transportation. The cutter bar can be damaged or broken. 0000-GXX-1684-A0 English N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. and fit the blade scabbard before 20 HL 94, HL 94 K To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine - depress stop switch - Adjusting the...
...and make sure the lock pin engages the quadrant (3). WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, carry out the adjustment only when the cutting blades are therefore 12 possible working positions. engine at a standstill - WARNING To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gearbox... transportation. The cutter bar can be damaged or broken. 0000-GXX-1684-A0 English N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. and fit the blade scabbard before 20 HL 94, HL 94 K To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine - depress stop switch - Adjusting the...
Instruction Manual
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HL 94, HL 94 K 21 N Fit the blade scabbard. until the cutter bar is flat against the drive tube. N Adjust the length of drive tube - N With the power tool attached, the carabiner (3) must ...
HL 94, HL 94 K 21 N Fit the blade scabbard. until the cutter bar is flat against the drive tube. N Adjust the length of drive tube - N With the power tool attached, the carabiner (3) must ...
Instruction Manual
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... cold. - Cold engine (cold start . N If fitted: Remove blade scabbard from the cutting blades. N Hold the unit firmly on the shaft. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the ground with your left hand and press down - HL 94, HL 94 K 23 Turn throttle set wheel (4) enables the travel and maximum engine... speed. - the preset stop switch. N On units with fuel. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting blades are not touching the ground of + as ...
... cold. - Cold engine (cold start . N If fitted: Remove blade scabbard from the cutting blades. N Hold the unit firmly on the shaft. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the ground with your left hand and press down - HL 94, HL 94 K 23 Turn throttle set wheel (4) enables the travel and maximum engine... speed. - the preset stop switch. N On units with fuel. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting blades are not touching the ground of + as ...
Instruction Manual
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... that there is already filled with your right hand. the choke knob moves to engine temperature. If the engine does not start the engine. 24 HL 94, HL 94 K N Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Repeat the starting procedure. N Set the choke knob according to the Run F position. N Pull the starter grip... position F until the engine runs. Warm up the engine for operation. NOTICE Do not pull out the starter rope all settings are correct. The cutting blades must not move when the engine is properly connected. N Check that all the way -
... that there is already filled with your right hand. the choke knob moves to engine temperature. If the engine does not start the engine. 24 HL 94, HL 94 K N Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Repeat the starting procedure. N Set the choke knob according to the Run F position. N Pull the starter grip... position F until the engine runs. Warm up the engine for operation. NOTICE Do not pull out the starter rope all settings are correct. The cutting blades must not move when the engine is properly connected. N Check that all the way -
Instruction Manual
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...adjusting screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until cap can be removed N Lay down cap 26 HL 94, HL 94 K Cutting blades move in idle even after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are controlled by a STIHL servicing dealer. Install a new spark plug after adjustment, have the machine repaired by ... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at the factory for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in cap (2) until the cutting blades stop moving If there is a loss of the spark plug. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing).
...adjusting screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until cap can be removed N Lay down cap 26 HL 94, HL 94 K Cutting blades move in idle even after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are controlled by a STIHL servicing dealer. Install a new spark plug after adjustment, have the machine repaired by ... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at the factory for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in cap (2) until the cutting blades stop moving If there is a loss of the spark plug. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing).
Instruction Manual
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English Lubricating the Gearbox Blade Drive Gear Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory). N Squeeze up to 10 g (2/5 oz) grease into the gearbox. 28 HL 94, HL 94 K N Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the gearbox. see "Special Accessories". Unscrew... the filler plug and tighten it down firmly. Lubricate the angle drive gear with 1 STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers - N Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly. HL 0° version plug (1) - N Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler hole...
English Lubricating the Gearbox Blade Drive Gear Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory). N Squeeze up to 10 g (2/5 oz) grease into the gearbox. 28 HL 94, HL 94 K N Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the gearbox. see "Special Accessories". Unscrew... the filler plug and tighten it down firmly. Lubricate the angle drive gear with 1 STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers - N Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly. HL 0° version plug (1) - N Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler hole...
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... burr from the machine, never operate the machine without a spark arresting screen, or with the spark HL 94, HL 94 K 29 N Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray them with STIHL resin solvent. do not press down the throttle trigger lockout (2). STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the engine speed increases or if the cutting...
... burr from the machine, never operate the machine without a spark arresting screen, or with the spark HL 94, HL 94 K 29 N Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray them with STIHL resin solvent. do not press down the throttle trigger lockout (2). STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the engine speed increases or if the cutting...
Instruction Manual
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... pickup body in fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler Spacer molded to the cover HL 94, HL 94 K Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Function test X X Visual inspection Clean the filter housing Replace the felt filter1) Clean... check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer2) Have checked by dealer2) Have replaced by servicing dealer2) Check idle setting, the cutting blades must be shortened accordingly when working for normal operating conditions.
... pickup body in fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler Spacer molded to the cover HL 94, HL 94 K Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Function test X X Visual inspection Clean the filter housing Replace the felt filter1) Clean... check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer2) Have checked by dealer2) Have replaced by servicing dealer2) Check idle setting, the cutting blades must be shortened accordingly when working for normal operating conditions.
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... 1) Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power 2) STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 3) see chapter "Inspection and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" 4) Afterwards spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent 5) see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section ..."Spacer" Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required X X X X X X X X 32 HL 94, HL 94 K
... 1) Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power 2) STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 3) see chapter "Inspection and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" 4) Afterwards spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent 5) see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section ..."Spacer" Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required X X X X X X X X 32 HL 94, HL 94 K
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Main Parts HL 94 2 1 HL 94 K 1 13 12 3 45 6 7 45 6 7 16 17 14 15 # 18 25 English 8 11 9 10 26 19 20 19 24 23 21 22 1 Handle Hose 2 Loop Handle 3 ... Screws 14 Fuel Filler Cap 15 Fuel Tank 16 Starter Grip 17 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 18 Cutting Blades 19 Blade Drive Gear 20 Drive Tube 21 Angle Drive 22 Sliding Sleeve 23 Quadrant 24 Adjusting Lever 25 Blade Scabbard 26 Spacer at the Shroud # Serial Number 0000-GXX-5504-A0 HL 94, HL 94 K 33
Main Parts HL 94 2 1 HL 94 K 1 13 12 3 45 6 7 45 6 7 16 17 14 15 # 18 25 English 8 11 9 10 26 19 20 19 24 23 21 22 1 Handle Hose 2 Loop Handle 3 ... Screws 14 Fuel Filler Cap 15 Fuel Tank 16 Starter Grip 17 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 18 Cutting Blades 19 Blade Drive Gear 20 Drive Tube 21 Angle Drive 22 Sliding Sleeve 23 Quadrant 24 Adjusting Lever 25 Blade Scabbard 26 Spacer at the Shroud # Serial Number 0000-GXX-5504-A0 HL 94, HL 94 K 33