Stihl Hs 81, 86 R, Rc, T, Tc Trimmer Parts Manual

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STIHL HS 81

Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones

Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.

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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-442-8621-B. M2-6.G11.PM. 0000000779_005_GB

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Original Instruction Manual

Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Fuel Fueling Rear Handle Starting / Stopping the Engine Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox Rewind Starter Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks

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Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your hedge trimmer. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL hedge trimmer, 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 trimmer. 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 trimmer is a highspeed 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.

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Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be on your machine. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate manual fuel pump

A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N

Loosen the screw (1).

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Lever (2) ...

your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. Warning!

Filler hole for gear lubricant

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury.

Starting lock Caution! Rotating rear handle

Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering Improvements

Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N

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A bullet marks a step or procedure.

STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of

HS 81 R, HS 81 RC, HS 81 T, HS 81 TC

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Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal