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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions ........................... 3
Assembling the Unit ....................... 12
Using the Hedge Cutter .................. 13
Fuel ................................................ 15
Fueling ............................................ 16
Adjusting Cutter Bar Angle ............. 17
Fitting the Harness ......................... 18
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 18
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 21
Motor Management ........................ 22
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 22
Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 24
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 24
Lubricating the Gearbox ................. 25
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring ......................... 26
Sharpening Instructions .................. 29
Operating Instructions .................... 29
Storing the Machine ........................ 29
Maintenance Chart ......................... 30
Parts and Controls .......................... 31
Definitions ....................................... 32
Specifications ................................. 33
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 34
STIHL Incorporated Federal
and California Emission Control
Warranty Statement ........................ 35
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Allow only persons who 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 and
understand the maintenance and safety
precautions, starting on page 3, before
using your hedge cutter.
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.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your hedge cutter differs
from those described in this manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
