Stihl HL 100 K 0186 Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 12 Approved Power Tool Attachments 14 Assembling the Unit 14 Fuel 16 Fueling 17 Adjusting the Cutter Bar 17 Fitting the Harness 19 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 23 Checking the Spark Plug 23 Lubricating the Gearbox 24 Sharpening Instructions 25 Storing the Machine 25 Maintenance and Care 26 Main Parts 28 Specifications 30 Maintenance and Repairs 31 Disposal 31 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 31 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 33 Trademarks 36 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your hedge cutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL hedge cutter, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your hedge cutter. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. WARNING Because a hedge cutter is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { HL 100, HL 100 K This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2015 0458-388-8621-F. VA0.C15. 0000000572_009_GB