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... 22 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 23 Maintenance Chart 24 Parts and Controls 25 Specifications 27 Special Accessories 27 Maintenance and Repairs 28 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 29 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 31 Trademarks 33 STIHl HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Allow only persons who understand this Manual...
... 22 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 23 Maintenance Chart 24 Parts and Controls 25 Specifications 27 Special Accessories 27 Maintenance and Repairs 28 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 29 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 31 Trademarks 33 STIHl HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Allow only persons who understand this Manual...
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.... the power tool 3. If you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, ... your hedge trimmer only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any power tool can be in use it will cut you how to the...!Warning! Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you . Working with your model. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. If the cutting tool comes in contact with any ...
.... the power tool 3. If you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, ... your hedge trimmer only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any power tool can be in use it will cut you how to the...!Warning! Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you . Working with your model. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. If the cutting tool comes in contact with any ...
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... high loads for use may be extremely dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool with the cutter blades moving parts of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is very important. Check in any way. Do not...! HS 86 R, HS 86 T 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. English / USA Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Secure hair so it is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! STIHL offers...
... high loads for use may be extremely dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool with the cutter blades moving parts of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is very important. Check in any way. Do not...! HS 86 R, HS 86 T 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. English / USA Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Secure hair so it is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! STIHL offers...
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...blades on the cutting tool. !Warning! Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in the general work - STIHL recommends that you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to your power tool. !Warning! Starting Start the engine at all other persons..., warped or damaged blades. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 7 it properly. For specific starting work area, even when starting. !Warning! Check that the cutting tool is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for you and all times; Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) ...
...blades on the cutting tool. !Warning! Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in the general work - STIHL recommends that you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to your power tool. !Warning! Starting Start the engine at all other persons..., warped or damaged blades. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 7 it properly. For specific starting work area, even when starting. !Warning! Check that the cutting tool is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for you and all times; Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) ...
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...extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of personal injury from your hand or any other part of your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Wrap your power tool with your body. !Warning! ... control, never work on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. ... Always hold the machine above shoulder height. 8 HS 86 R, HS 86 T At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. English / USA Important Adjustments !Warning!
...extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of personal injury from your hand or any other part of your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Wrap your power tool with your body. !Warning! ... control, never work on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. ... Always hold the machine above shoulder height. 8 HS 86 R, HS 86 T At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. English / USA Important Adjustments !Warning!
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...change in cutting behavior: - Spray the blades with the cutting blades. The muffler and other parts while they have come to a complete standstill. - Start and run the engine briefly so that...!Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation, or immediately if there is evenly distributed. 10 HS 86 R, HS 86 T To reduce the risk of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is... damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they are hot. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Check sharpness - do not cut any grease solvents for cracks. - do...
...change in cutting behavior: - Spray the blades with the cutting blades. The muffler and other parts while they have come to a complete standstill. - Start and run the engine briefly so that...!Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation, or immediately if there is evenly distributed. 10 HS 86 R, HS 86 T To reduce the risk of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is... damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they are hot. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Check sharpness - do not cut any grease solvents for cracks. - do...
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...Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure that the risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot... greater in serious or fatal injuries. This may cause parts of fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! Store the power tool in this manual. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 Please refer to come off and result in...
...Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure that the risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot... greater in serious or fatal injuries. This may cause parts of fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! Store the power tool in this manual. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 Please refer to come off and result in...
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...mm socket wrench to cool down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN : Remove the exhaust pipe (2). 20 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the muffler. English / USA Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler If the engine is down completely ... check the spark arresting screen (not fitted in all markets) in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on power or if maximum engine speed is damaged ...
...mm socket wrench to cool down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN : Remove the exhaust pipe (2). 20 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the muffler. English / USA Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler If the engine is down completely ... check the spark arresting screen (not fitted in all markets) in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on power or if maximum engine speed is damaged ...
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operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Special Accessories") to start or runs poorly at part load. This forces about 25 hours of operation: : Remove the screw plug (1) from the gear housing....) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 21 Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. see "Specifications". : ...
operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Special Accessories") to start or runs poorly at part load. This forces about 25 hours of operation: : Remove the screw plug (1) from the gear housing....) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 21 Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. see "Specifications". : ...
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Parts and Controls 1 2 34 8 79 10 6 11 5# 12 13 14 15 1= Starter grip 2= Filter cover 3= Fuel pump 4= Spark plug boot 5= Carburetor adjusting screw 6= Control handle 7= Trigger interlock HS 86 R, HS 86 T 8= Slide control 9= Throttle trigger 10= Fuel filler cap 11= Fuel tank 12= Muffler 13= Fan housing English / USA 16 17 14= Choke lever 15= Front handle (assist handle) with hand guard 16= Cutting blades 17= Cutting blade scabbard # = Serial number 25 443BA041 KN
Parts and Controls 1 2 34 8 79 10 6 11 5# 12 13 14 15 1= Starter grip 2= Filter cover 3= Fuel pump 4= Spark plug boot 5= Carburetor adjusting screw 6= Control handle 7= Trigger interlock HS 86 R, HS 86 T 8= Slide control 9= Throttle trigger 10= Fuel filler cap 11= Fuel tank 12= Muffler 13= Fan housing English / USA 16 17 14= Choke lever 15= Front handle (assist handle) with hand guard 16= Cutting blades 17= Cutting blade scabbard # = Serial number 25 443BA041 KN
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Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 28 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Warranty claims following repairs can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Original STlHL parts can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 28 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Warranty claims following repairs can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Original STlHL parts can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
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... equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of engine use from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to meet the U.S. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Box 2015... your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. As the small off -road equipment engine. English / USA You are warranted for the period...
... equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of engine use from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to meet the U.S. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Box 2015... your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. As the small off -road equipment engine. English / USA You are warranted for the period...
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...required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Any warranted part which leads to the owner if it is determined that part. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will charge you claim warranty for a component and the machine...to the owner. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work...
...required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Any warranted part which leads to the owner if it is determined that part. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will charge you claim warranty for a component and the machine...to the owner. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work...
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... maintenance on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis, parts and labor. English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...part will repair your 2007 and later small off -road engine. Owner's Warranty Responsabilities: As the small off -road equipment engine at the time of charge. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. HS 86 R, HS 86...
... maintenance on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis, parts and labor. English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...part will repair your 2007 and later small off -road engine. Owner's Warranty Responsabilities: As the small off -road equipment engine at the time of charge. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. HS 86 R, HS 86...
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... CARB may be used . Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. STIHL Incorporated is liable for the part. 4. STIHL Incorporated will not be liable to the ... to warrant failures of Subsection (4) above . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. 32 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Any warranted part that part. Notwithstanding the provisions of warranted parts caused by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above , warranty services or repairs will be...
... CARB may be used . Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. STIHL Incorporated is liable for the part. 4. STIHL Incorporated will not be liable to the ... to warrant failures of Subsection (4) above . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. 32 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Any warranted part that part. Notwithstanding the provisions of warranted parts caused by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above , warranty services or repairs will be...
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... of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused...STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ HS 86 R, HS 86...
... of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused...STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ HS 86 R, HS 86...