{ STIHL HL 92 Instruction Manual
English © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016 0458-518-0121-A. VA1.M16. 0000007404_002_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to the machine are explained in this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be attached to your machine. Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil Operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for gear lubricant Symbols in text WARNING Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property.
English Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure than anyone using your power tool understands the information contained in this manual. identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only high quality tools and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations.
English Transporting the Power Tool After fueling, tighten down the fuel tank cap as securely as possible. Always shut off the engine. Always fit the blade guard (scabbard) before carrying your hedge trimmer short distances. On units with a defined transport position: Move the cutter bar to the transport position and make sure it is properly engaged. Carry the power tool properly balanced by the drive tube – cutting blades behind you.
English Your power tool is designed to be operated by one person only. Do not allow other persons in the work area – even when starting. To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with the cutting blades. Do not drop start the power tool – start the engine as described in the instruction manual. Note that the cutting blades continue to run for a short period after you let go of the throttle trigger (flywheel effect).
English Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree stumps which could cause you to trip or stumble. Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. When working at heights: – Always use a lift bucket – Never work on a ladder or in a tree – Never work on an insecure support – Never operate your power tool with one hand Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
English If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent from time to time during cutting. This helps greatly reduce blade friction as well as the aggressive effects of sap and the build-up of dirt particles. Before leaving the power tool unattended: Shut off the engine. Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior: – Shut off the engine.
English Using the Unit Cutting Season Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Working Techniques Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an angle) Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulations for cutting hedges. Do not use your hedge trimmer during rest periods customary in the neighborhood. Cutting Sequence 388BA030 KN If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several stages. Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first.
English Swing the cutter bar up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge – use both sides of the cutting blades. 388BA031 KN 389BA050 KN Extra long reach without the need for other aids. Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and swing it in an arc to make maximum use of its reach.
English 388BA033 KN The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to the basic power tool: Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept to the ground. Recommendation: Only cut hedges that are no more than chest height.
English Mounting the Gearbox 11 A 12 N Align the loop handle (2) and move it to the most comfortable position (recommended: about 20 cm). N Tighten down the screws firmly. HL 92, HL 92 K 5 N Loosen the clamp screws (10). N Push the gearbox (11) onto the drive tube (5), turn the gearbox (11) back and forth as necessary.
English Fuel Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and engine oil. WARNING For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter, you must use unleaded gasoline. NOTICE A few tankfuls of leaded gasoline will greatly reduce the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
English Open the tank cap. Fueling Fuel filler cap 0208BA019 KN 0208BA020 KN Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning fluid properly in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements. WARNING When fueling on a slope, always position the machine with the filler cap facing uphill. Place the machine on level ground so that the filler cap is facing up. N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
English Adjusting the Cutter Bar WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never touch the blades while making adjustments. Angle Adjuster - 145° 1 0000-GXX-1683-A0 N Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the lever (2) to adjust the joint by one or several holes. N Release the sliding sleeve (1) and make sure the lock pin engages the quadrant (3). Transport Position WARNING The gearbox gets hot during operation. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gearbox.
English Shut off the engine. N Fit the blade scabbard. N Pull back the sliding sleeve (1) and use the lever (2) to swing the joint upwards – in direction of drive tube – until the cutter bar is flat against the drive tube. N 1 The type and style of the shoulder strap depend on the market. 2 1 2 002BA308 KN N Some versions of the machine can be carried on a shoulder strap. Shoulder Strap N 1 Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the drive tube – hold the carrying ring steady.
English Practice quickly detaching the power tool from the carabiner as described under "Disconnecting Machine from Shoulder Strap". If you are using a shoulder strap: Practice slipping the strap off your shoulder. is released: The ignition is switched on again after the engine stops – the engine is then ready to start.
English N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (5) at least five times – even if the bulb is already filled with fuel. Cold engine (cold start) 6 N 2. 0208BA030 KN 1. Turn choke knob (6) and then push it in at g Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is still cold. – Turn throttle set wheel in direction of + as far as stop. Hot engine (hot start) N Choke knob (6) remains in F position.
English Running engine stalls in cold start position g or under acceleration. 1191BA025 KN N N Depress throttle trigger lockout and pull the throttle trigger – the choke knob moves to the Run F position. Warm up a cold engineat varying speeds. WARNING Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting blades must not move when the engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for operation.
English Cleaning the Air Filter NOTICE Adjusting the Carburetor If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 0208BA034 KN 1 N Insert felt filter (5) form-fittingly into the filter housing N Set knob for warm start (1) to g N Fit filter cover (3) – make sure not to tilt the screw (2) – insert screw and tighten 0208BA036 KN Replace any damaged parts! The carburetor has been set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions.
English Checking the Spark Plug If the engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed, first check the spark plug. N Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Removing the spark plug 2 Installing the Spark Plug A 0208BA037 KN Turn screw (1) in cap (2) until cap can be removed N Lay down cap Clean dirty spark plug.
English plug (1) – if no grease can be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of grease into the filler hole. Lubricating the Gearbox N Squeeze up to 10 g (2/5 oz) grease into the gearbox. NOTICE Blade Drive Gear Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers – see "Special Accessories". HL 0° version Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. N Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler hole. N Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly.
English Storing the Machine When cutting performance and behavior begin to deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. For periods of about 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements.
English Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance Work STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 0208BA045 KN Antivibration Element A vibration-absorbing rubber element is installed between the powerhead and the shaft. Have it checked if there are signs of wear or a noticeable increase in vibration levels.
English Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X Complete machine Clean Replace any damaged parts X Control handle Check operation X X X Clean filter housing X Replace felt filter Manual fuel pump (if fitted) X Clean X Check X Carburetor X Have checked by servicing dealer X Have replaced by servicing dealer2) Check idle setting, the cutting blades must not move X X X Cooling inlet X Adjust electrode gap X Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Clean X dea
Anti-vibration elements Visual inspection3) X X Clean 4) Safety labels 1) 2) 3) 4) Check as required if problem every 12 months monthly weekly if damaged X X X X Sharpen4) Gearbox lubrication X Have replaced by servicing dealer2) Visual inspection Cutting blades after each refueling stop before starting work The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.
English Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and damage to the power tool. The power tool must be operated, maintained and stored with the due care and attention described in this owner's manual. servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information.
English Main Parts HL 92, HL 94 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 # 8 2 3 1 4 5 6 9 7 10 HL 92 K 4 1 5 6 7 13 16 12 11 17 14 15 # 19 25 19 20 24 23 21 HL 92, HL 92 K 22 0000-GXX-1690-A0 18 Handle hose Loop handle Carrying ring Stop switch Throttle trigger lockout Set wheel Throttle trigger Spark plug boot with cap Air filter cover Machine support Manual fuel pump Choke knob Carburetor adjusting screw Tank cap Fuel tank Starter grip Muffler Cutting
English Dry weight with 145° adjustable gearbox, 500 mm HL 92: 5.9 kg HL 92 K: 5.3 kg Specifications Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 8893: Idle speed: Cut-off speed (rated): 21.4 cc 33 mm 25 mm 0.9 kW (1 bhp) at 8,500 rpm 2,800 rpm 9,300 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): NGK CMR6H Electrode gap: 0.5 mm Fuel System Fuel tank capacity: 540 cc (0.
English Users of this machine may only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this user manual. All other repairs must be carried out by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information.
English ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 28.10.2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
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