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... Machine 22 Sharpening Instructions 22 Maintenance Chart 23 Parts and Controls 24 Specifications 26 Special Accessories 27 Maintenance and Repairs 27 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 STIHl HS 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety...
... Machine 22 Sharpening Instructions 22 Maintenance Chart 23 Parts and Controls 24 Specifications 26 Special Accessories 27 Maintenance and Repairs 27 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 STIHl HS 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety...
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...on correct procedure in better use of damaging the machine or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of the machine. Components that appear in this manual. 2 HS 85 Therefore, we cannot be responsible for using the machine, but may be marked in ...this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by...
...on correct procedure in better use of damaging the machine or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of the machine. Components that appear in this manual. 2 HS 85 Therefore, we cannot be responsible for using the machine, but may be marked in ...this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by...
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...objects. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your model hedge trimmer. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your hedge trimmer. If the cutting tool comes in this manual. STIHL does not recommend the use of hedge trimmers when cutting in use of any condition... of personal injury. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the hedge trimmer. Safe use a hedge trimmer. HS 85 3 Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Be alert - Different models may have any hedge trimmer may cause serious or fatal injury. Do not operate a hedge trimmer...
...objects. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your model hedge trimmer. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your hedge trimmer. If the cutting tool comes in this manual. STIHL does not recommend the use of hedge trimmers when cutting in use of any condition... of personal injury. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the hedge trimmer. Safe use a hedge trimmer. HS 85 3 Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. Be alert - Different models may have any hedge trimmer may cause serious or fatal injury. Do not operate a hedge trimmer...
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... consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. To reduce the risk of their hearing checked regularly. 4 HS 85 Prolonged use of whitefinger disease. Proper Clothing !Warning! Hedge trimmer noise may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. ... All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! Hedge trimmer operation can cause serious injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your hearing. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's ...
... consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. To reduce the risk of their hearing checked regularly. 4 HS 85 Prolonged use of whitefinger disease. Proper Clothing !Warning! Hedge trimmer noise may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. ... All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! Hedge trimmer operation can cause serious injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your hearing. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's ...
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... fact, be stationary at a standstill. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to the hedge trimmer. 367BA001 LÄ HS 85 5 Good footing is a danger of injury to your hands. The starting lock before transporting the hedge trimmer over the cutter blades before...must be engaged when the cutter blades are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL hedge trimmer, their use with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL hedge trimmer models are at idle speed. English / USA Wear proper protective...
... fact, be stationary at a standstill. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to the hedge trimmer. 367BA001 LÄ HS 85 5 Good footing is a danger of injury to your hands. The starting lock before transporting the hedge trimmer over the cutter blades before...must be engaged when the cutter blades are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL hedge trimmer, their use with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL hedge trimmer models are at idle speed. English / USA Wear proper protective...
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...fuel. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before starting work - Fueling Instructions Fuel your hedge trimmer in safe operating condition. In order to the idle position.The cutting tool... and move freely and always spring back to reduce the risk of burns or other ignition source, it is running or hot engine. 6 HS 85 Check for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Service damaged cutter blades before using the hedge trimmer. You can lead to allow any ...
...fuel. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before starting work - Fueling Instructions Fuel your hedge trimmer in safe operating condition. In order to the idle position.The cutting tool... and move freely and always spring back to reduce the risk of burns or other ignition source, it is running or hot engine. 6 HS 85 Check for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Service damaged cutter blades before using the hedge trimmer. You can lead to allow any ...
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.... When working . MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. English / USA Operating instructions Do not cut any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Never use ... section of parts manufactured by thick branches or any other insecure support. Use only STIHL replacement parts for the operations described in the appropriate section of this manual. 8 HS 85 Loss of control of control or contact with the running cutting blades, do not ...
.... When working . MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. English / USA Operating instructions Do not cut any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Never use ... section of parts manufactured by thick branches or any other insecure support. Use only STIHL replacement parts for the operations described in the appropriate section of this manual. 8 HS 85 Loss of control of control or contact with the running cutting blades, do not ...
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... shop only. !Warning Never repair damaged cutting attachments by STIHL. An aerosol can of fire and hearing loss. An improperly maintained muffler will result. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of ... damaging effects of tool changes, check it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. HS 85 9 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work . If behavior of sap and dust particles. !Warning Do not operate your owner's manual.
... shop only. !Warning Never repair damaged cutting attachments by STIHL. An aerosol can of fire and hearing loss. An improperly maintained muffler will result. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of ... damaging effects of tool changes, check it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. HS 85 9 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work . If behavior of sap and dust particles. !Warning Do not operate your owner's manual.
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...detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as you use premium unleaded fuel. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is also important. Do not fill fuel canisters that state they can ) - Fuel English / USA 0...'s fuel tank and the canister in order to operate on a vehicle. HS 85 11 Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of the hedge so that are sitting in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area...
...detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as you use premium unleaded fuel. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is also important. Do not fill fuel canisters that state they can ) - Fuel English / USA 0...'s fuel tank and the canister in order to operate on a vehicle. HS 85 11 Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of the hedge so that are sitting in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area...
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... and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the 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 366BA006 KN 366BA007 KN Dispose of storage. English / USA Fueling Fuel... mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 12 HS 85 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine for a few days work, not to allow any pressure build-up body ...
... and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the 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 366BA006 KN 366BA007 KN Dispose of storage. English / USA Fueling Fuel... mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 12 HS 85 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine for a few days work, not to allow any pressure build-up body ...
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...spark plug terminal (1) of spark plug: : Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Specifications") to lubricate the blade drive gear about 3/4 oz (20 g) grease into the filler hole. : Roll up... the end of grease (2) into the gearbox. : Refit screw plug and tighten securely. 18 HS 85 English / USA If engine is down on power, difficult to the next division on the scale. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug...
...spark plug terminal (1) of spark plug: : Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Specifications") to lubricate the blade drive gear about 3/4 oz (20 g) grease into the filler hole. : Roll up... the end of grease (2) into the gearbox. : Refit screw plug and tighten securely. 18 HS 85 English / USA If engine is down on power, difficult to the next division on the scale. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug...
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...and lubricate with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 85 Do not operate your STIHL dealer on the forward stroke - The blades must be resharpened if cutting performance and behavior begin to the ... Run engine until carburetor is dry this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray with STIHL resin solvent. : Thoroughly clean the machine - English / USA Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions For periods of children and other unauthorized persons....
...and lubricate with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 85 Do not operate your STIHL dealer on the forward stroke - The blades must be resharpened if cutting performance and behavior begin to the ... Run engine until carburetor is dry this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray with STIHL resin solvent. : Thoroughly clean the machine - English / USA Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions For periods of children and other unauthorized persons....
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... Check* Replace* Clean Check idle setting Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check* Clean* or replace* Tighten Clean Sharpen Check Top up X X X X X X X X X * STIHL Service HS 85 before starting work after finishing work area etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If your daily working time is longer than normal or operating conditions...
... Check* Replace* Clean Check idle setting Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check* Clean* or replace* Tighten Clean Sharpen Check Top up X X X X X X X X X * STIHL Service HS 85 before starting work after finishing work area etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If your daily working time is longer than normal or operating conditions...
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...work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. English / USA HS 85 27 Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. The user of this unit should ...following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL dealer. The symbol may be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL resin solvent for cleaning cutting blades STIHL gear lubricant 80g/3oz tube 225g/8oz tube Contact...
...work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. English / USA HS 85 27 Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. The user of this unit should ...following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL dealer. The symbol may be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL resin solvent for cleaning cutting blades STIHL gear lubricant 80g/3oz tube 225g/8oz tube Contact...
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...your engine is performed at the time of two years. 28 HS 85 EPA regulations for the first two years of engine use from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-467-8445 or you are ...Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for a period of sale, to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. EPA standards for small non road ...
...your engine is performed at the time of two years. 28 HS 85 EPA regulations for the first two years of engine use from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-467-8445 or you are ...Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for a period of sale, to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. EPA standards for small non road ...
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... of parts and other engine components caused by the initial purchaser and you claim warranty for any independent test laboratory. HS 85 29 Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any emission related part on the application of a warranted part... or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for that a warranted part is ...
... of parts and other engine components caused by the initial purchaser and you claim warranty for any independent test laboratory. HS 85 29 Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any emission related part on the application of a warranted part... or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for that a warranted part is ...