Stihl HL 75 K Instruction Manual - Page 2

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 0458 389 3021. M1.4. C3. PM. Printed in Germany Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions 3 Assembling the Unit 12 Using the Hedge Cutter 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Adjusting Cutter Bar Angle 17 Fitting the Harness 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 18 Cleaning the Air Filter 21 Motor Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 24 Checking the Spark Plug 24 Lubricating the Gearbox 25 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 26 Sharpening Instructions 29 Operating Instructions 29 Storing the Machine 29 Maintenance Chart 30 Parts and Controls 31 Definitions 32 Specifications 33 Maintenance and Repairs 34 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 35 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" STIHl HL 75, HL 75 K English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your hedge cutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL hedge cutter, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your hedge cutter. 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 cutter 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 improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your hedge cutter differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1