Stihl HL 45 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 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Assembling the Unit Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Catalytic Converter Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox Rewind Starter Sharpening Instructions Operating Instructions Storing the Machine Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 2 Trademarks 2 12 13 14 15 16 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 28 29 31 33 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 45 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 0458-405-8621-B. VA0.C15. 0000000076_013_GB