Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL HS 45
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
- 3 Using the Unit
- 4 Fuel
- 5 Fueling
- 6 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 7 Operating Instructions
- 8 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 9 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 10 Spark Plug
- 11 Engine Running Behavior
- 12 Lubricating the Gearbox
- 13 Storing the Machine
- 14 Sharpening Instructions
- 15 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer
- 16 Maintenance and Care
- 17 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 18 Main Parts
- 19 Specifications
- 20 Maintenance and Repairs
- 21 Disposal
- 22 EC Declaration of Conformity
6.1 Cranking
253BA022 KN
► Place the unit on the ground.
► Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground or
any other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the unit firmly with your left hand on the
front handle and press down.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it
might otherwise break.
► Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
6.1.1
If the engine is cold (choke set to l)
► Pull the starter rope five times.
►
Set choke lever to j and
► continue cranking until the engine runs.
If conditions are unfavorable and the engine
does not start after 10 pulls with the choke lever
set to j :
►
Set choke to l and pull starter rope five
times. Set choke to j and continue cranking.
6.1.2
If the engine is warm (choke set to j)
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
6.2 As Soon as Engine Runs
► Blip the throttle trigger – the engine settles
down to idle speed.
6.2.1 If the engine stops during warm-up or
acceleration
► Repeat the starting procedure as described
under "If the engine is cold".
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.
6.3 Stopping the Engine
► Move the stop switch to O.
6.4 Other Hints on Starting
6.4.1 If the engine does not start
► Make sure all settings are correct (choke shut‐
ter, throttle trigger in starting throttle position,
stop switch to I).
► Repeat the starting procedure.
If the engine still does not start
► Remove the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".
► Dry the spark plug.
► Open the throttle wide.
► Crank the engine several times with the starter
to clear the combustion chamber.
► Install the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".
► Move the stop switch to I.
►
Set choke lever to j – even if the engine is
cold.
► Now start the engine.
6.4.2 If fuel tank has been run completely
dry and then refueled
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253BA023 KN
English 6 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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