Instruction Manual
HS 82 R, HS 82 T
English
25
Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge
trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate
the blade drive gear.
After about 25 hours of operation:
N Remove the screw plug (1) from the
gear housing on the underside of
the unit.
N Screw the tube of grease (2) into the
filler hole.
N Squeeze up to 1/4 oz (5 g) grease
into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
N Remove the tube of grease (2).
N Refit the filler plug and tighten it
down firmly.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Clean the cutting blades, check
condition and spray with STIHL
resin solvent.
N Fit the blade scabbard.
N Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location. Out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Lubricating the Gearbox Storing the Machine