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... 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. !Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 12 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Motor Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor...
... 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. !Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 12 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Motor Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor...
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..., it and the ignition lead are always clean and in good condition. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 If your instruction manual. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this manual. !Warning! Keep the cutting tool sharp...Do not operate your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. This may deny coverage. !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance ...
..., it and the ignition lead are always clean and in good condition. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 If your instruction manual. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this manual. !Warning! Keep the cutting tool sharp...Do not operate your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. This may deny coverage. !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance ...
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... of the catcher plate on the cutting blade (special accessory). Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Take care when handling... gasoline. Do not fill fuel canisters that the cuttings fall to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in STlHL... so that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! HS 86 R, HS 86 T 13
... of the catcher plate on the cutting blade (special accessory). Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Take care when handling... gasoline. Do not fill fuel canisters that the cuttings fall to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in STlHL... so that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! HS 86 R, HS 86 T 13
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... filter element in the cover. : Fit the screw and tighten it to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. With this carburetor it is only possible to the right - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine...filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen (not fitted in all markets) in Muffler. 18 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Motor Management Adjusting the Carburetor 3 : Remove and check the paper filter element (3) - This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating ...
... filter element in the cover. : Fit the screw and tighten it to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. With this carburetor it is only possible to the right - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine...filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen (not fitted in all markets) in Muffler. 18 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Motor Management Adjusting the Carburetor 3 : Remove and check the paper filter element (3) - This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating ...
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...the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning solution properly in good time by your machine with STIHL resin solvent. : Fit the blade scabbard : Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to deteriorate (i.e. See "Specifications" for ... give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 86 R, HS 86 T if blades frequently snag on a workshop sharpener. Do not operate your servicing dealer. See also chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine"! It is also possible to have this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Clean ...
...the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning solution properly in good time by your machine with STIHL resin solvent. : Fit the blade scabbard : Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to deteriorate (i.e. See "Specifications" for ... give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 86 R, HS 86 T if blades frequently snag on a workshop sharpener. Do not operate your servicing dealer. See also chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine"! It is also possible to have this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Clean ...
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... tank Clean Replace Have checked by dealer1) Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after 100 ...blade Sharpen Gearbox lubrication Lubricate after 25 hours of operation Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer 2) Not installed on all models 24 before starting work after finishing...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Maintenance Chart The following maintenance operations apply to normal operating conditions.
... tank Clean Replace Have checked by dealer1) Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after 100 ...blade Sharpen Gearbox lubrication Lubricate after 25 hours of operation Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer 2) Not installed on all models 24 before starting work after finishing...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Maintenance Chart The following maintenance operations apply to normal operating conditions.
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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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... mixture. 15. Connects the spark plug with hand guard. Controls the speed of the pull starter, which is not in use. 26 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Cutting blades. Throttle trigger. Fan housing. Handle bar for cutting hedges and shrubs. 17. Steel blades for the right hand at ... handle for the left hand, located at front of the hedge trimmer. 7. Front handle (assist handle) with the ignition wire. 5. For tuning carburetor. 6. Control handle. The grip of the engine. 10. Fuel filler cap. Choke lever Eases engine starting throttle and stop switch. 9. Polymer housing...
... mixture. 15. Connects the spark plug with hand guard. Controls the speed of the pull starter, which is not in use. 26 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Cutting blades. Throttle trigger. Fan housing. Handle bar for cutting hedges and shrubs. 17. Steel blades for the right hand at ... handle for the left hand, located at front of the hedge trimmer. 7. Front handle (assist handle) with the ignition wire. 5. For tuning carburetor. 6. Control handle. The grip of the engine. 10. Fuel filler cap. Choke lever Eases engine starting throttle and stop switch. 9. Polymer housing...
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...System Typ: Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch USR 7 AC Electrode gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 15.6 oz (0.46 l) Fuel mix: See "Fuel" Cutting blade sharpening angle 45...Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for which the engine has been shown to horizontal Weight (complete unit) HS 86 R/30" HS 86 T/30" HS 86 T/40" 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) 11.5 lbs (5.2...
...System Typ: Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch USR 7 AC Electrode gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 15.6 oz (0.46 l) Fuel mix: See "Fuel" Cutting blade sharpening angle 45...Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for which the engine has been shown to horizontal Weight (complete unit) HS 86 R/30" HS 86 T/30" HS 86 T/40" 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) 11.5 lbs (5.2...
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...and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of time, not to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL Incorporated must be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the...and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with U.S. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be free from the date of two years. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Warranty Period The warranty period will be aware, however, that is defective, the part will...
...and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of time, not to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL Incorporated must be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the...and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with U.S. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be free from the date of two years. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Warranty Period The warranty period will be aware, however, that is defective, the part will...
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...cover any of charge to the owner if it is determined that part. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA If any emission related part on emission-related parts and must ... You, as necessary" will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at no cost to the owner. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter...
...cover any of charge to the owner if it is determined that part. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA If any emission related part on emission-related parts and must ... You, as necessary" will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at no cost to the owner. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter...
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...to you are responsible for performance of sale, to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 31 Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road-engines must warrant the emissions control system on your equipment is... presenting your 2007 and later small off -road equipment engine at 1-800-4678445 or you can write to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition module...
...to you are responsible for performance of sale, to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 31 Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road-engines must warrant the emissions control system on your equipment is... presenting your 2007 and later small off -road equipment engine at 1-800-4678445 or you can write to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition module...
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Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057; STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® q ( The color combination orange-grey (U.S. Trademarks English / USA Emission Warranty Parts List Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages,...STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ HS 86 R, HS 86 T 33 and #3,010,058) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Farm Boss® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL...
Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057; STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® q ( The color combination orange-grey (U.S. Trademarks English / USA Emission Warranty Parts List Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages,...STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ HS 86 R, HS 86 T 33 and #3,010,058) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Farm Boss® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL...