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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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... safety precautions and warnings. Have your body, it off and make sure that you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. If the cutting tool comes in contact with your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Minors should not be in an accident or ... may cause serious or fatal injury. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to the use . !Warning! the power tool 3. Tiredness may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut ...
... safety precautions and warnings. Have your body, it off and make sure that you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. If the cutting tool comes in contact with your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Minors should not be in an accident or ... may cause serious or fatal injury. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to the use . !Warning! the power tool 3. Tiredness may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut ...
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... Power Tool !Warning! Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. To reduce the risk of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is damaged. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 5 Wear long pants made of heavy material to help to unusually high loads for use may be carried only in ...fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of the unit. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are useable with the cutter blades moving parts...
... Power Tool !Warning! Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. To reduce the risk of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is damaged. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 5 Wear long pants made of heavy material to help to unusually high loads for use may be carried only in ...fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of the unit. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are useable with the cutter blades moving parts...
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...balance and secure footing. !Warning! To reduce the risk of your hand. When you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before starting work area, even when starting -throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for cracked, bent, .... The cutting tool must move the blades on firm ground or other persons in an open area. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the clutch to your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. You...clear of the cutter blades - Do not allow other solid surface in the general work - HS 86 R, HS 86 T 7
...balance and secure footing. !Warning! To reduce the risk of your hand. When you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before starting work area, even when starting -throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for cracked, bent, .... The cutting tool must move the blades on firm ground or other persons in an open area. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the clutch to your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. You...clear of the cutter blades - Do not allow other solid surface in the general work - HS 86 R, HS 86 T 7
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... the control handle, right hand on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control, never ...your body. !Warning! During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the machine above shoulder height. 8 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in serious or fatal injury may...roots and ditches to operate your hand or any other part of the power tool resulting in difficult, overgrown terrain.
... the control handle, right hand on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control, never ...your body. !Warning! During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the machine above shoulder height. 8 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in serious or fatal injury may...roots and ditches to operate your hand or any other part of the power tool resulting in difficult, overgrown terrain.
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... (power, etc.) which may cause blades to crack, chip or break. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other parts of the hedge frequently for this power tool in cutting behavior: - If the cutting tool becomes clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine... off the cutting tool at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is evenly distributed. 10 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Your power tool is hot. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. English / USA Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against electric shock....
... (power, etc.) which may cause blades to crack, chip or break. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other parts of the hedge frequently for this power tool in cutting behavior: - If the cutting tool becomes clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine... off the cutting tool at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is evenly distributed. 10 HS 86 R, HS 86 T Your power tool is hot. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. English / USA Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against electric shock....
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...is missing or damaged. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of children. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. !Warning! Do not operate your power tool if the screen ... spark plug and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Store the power tool in good condition. However, if you make sure it must be performed...
...is missing or damaged. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of children. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 11 Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. !Warning! Do not operate your power tool if the screen ... spark plug and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Store the power tool in good condition. However, if you make sure it must be performed...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...firmly. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 1 000BA036 TR To reduce the risk of the approved range. Rectify problems which have caused... electrodes are badly eroded. Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - HS 86 R, HS 86 T 21 see "Special Accessories") to start or runs poorly at part load. operating at idling speed,...
...firmly. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 1 000BA036 TR To reduce the risk of the approved range. Rectify problems which have caused... electrodes are badly eroded. Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - HS 86 R, HS 86 T 21 see "Special Accessories") to start or runs poorly at part load. operating at idling speed,...
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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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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 an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. Original STlHL parts can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 28 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual.
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 an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. Original STlHL parts can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 28 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual.
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...from the date of two years. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Not for two years. The warranty repairs will repair your small off -road equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of...reasonable amount of sale, to meet all scheduled maintenance. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to the initial purchaser and each subsequent ...
...from the date of two years. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 29 Not for two years. The warranty repairs will repair your small off -road equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of...reasonable amount of sale, to meet all scheduled maintenance. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to the initial purchaser and each subsequent ...
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...this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is scheduled for replacement as the owner, shall not be replaced by the failure of the emission test....will be charged for diagnostic labor which is defective. English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T
...this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is scheduled for replacement as the owner, shall not be replaced by the failure of the emission test....will be charged for diagnostic labor which is defective. English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 HS 86 R, HS 86 T
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...the performance of two years. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of receipts or your small off -road equipment engine. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 31 If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, ... performance of your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions...
...the performance of two years. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of receipts or your small off -road equipment engine. HS 86 R, HS 86 T 31 If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, ... performance of your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions...
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...maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below) must be performed at a warranty station at no cost to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. STIHL Incorporated will be grounds for the warranty period defined ...charge to the owner. 5. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any emission related part on or modified part. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. 32 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Defects Warranty Period ...
...maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below) must be performed at a warranty station at no cost to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. STIHL Incorporated will be grounds for the warranty period defined ...charge to the owner. 5. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any emission related part on or modified part. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. 32 HS 86 R, HS 86 T English / USA Defects Warranty Period ...
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... of 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 T 33...
... of 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 T 33...