1HS 81 R, HS 81 T
English / USA
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007
0458 442 8621 B. M0,5. J7. PM. Printed in USA
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques ......................... 3
Using the Hedge Trimmer .............. 12
Fuel ................................................ 13
Fueling ............................................ 14
Rear Handle ................................... 15
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 16
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 18
Motor Management ........................ 19
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 19
Spark Arresting Screen
in Muffler ......................................... 20
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 21
Lubricating the Gearbox ................. 22
Rewind Starter ................................ 22
Storing the Machine ........................ 23
Sharpening Instructions .................. 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
Allow only persons who 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 and
understand the maintenance and safety
precautions, starting on page 3, before
using your hedge trimmer.
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 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 appear-
ance of your hedge trimmer differs from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
