Instruction Manual
HS 82 R, HS 82 T
English
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Exhaust emissions are controlled by the
design of the engine and components
(e.g. carburation, ignition, timing and
valve or port timing).
General Information
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
Preparations
N Shut off the engine.
N Check the air filter and clean or
replace if necessary.
N Check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler and clean or replace if
necessary.
N Inspect cutting blades and clean if
necessary (clean, move freely, not
warped).
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
N Warm up the engine for about
3 minutes.
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly – the cutting blades
must not move.
Cutting blades run when engine is idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
counterclockwise until the cutting
blades stop moving and then turn
the screw about another 1/2 to 3/4
turn in the same direction.
WARNING
If the cutting blades continue moving
when the engine is idling, have your
power tool checked and repaired by your
servicing dealer.
Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor
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