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Technical Information · issue 31 of 2003

Technical description; Specifications; Service accessories; Spare parts; Repairs

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Technical Information

                                                                                  31.2003

  Hedge cutters STIHL HL 100, HL 100 K – Series 4280

  Contents
  1.
  2.
       Technical description
       Specifications
  3.   Service accessories
  4.   Spare parts
  5.   Repairs

       HL 100 K (0°)                   HL 100 K (0°...90°)           HL 100 (0°...90°)

  The new hedge cutter models STIHL HL 100 and           The possible uses and applications for the new
  HL 100 K with 4-MIX engine enlarge the range of        models are the same as for the hedge cutter models
  STIHL power tools for landscape and garden care.       STIHL HL 75 and HL 75 K.

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1.      Technical description                               1.4     Shaft

The hedge cutters are driven by the new 4-MIX               .     Drive tube with rigid shaft running in the flexible
engine with patented STIHL lubrication system.                    liner

The control handle and loop handle, shaft, angled           .     Additional handle hose on the shaft
gear unit, cutter gearbox and cutter have been
adopted from the hedge cutter models STIHL HL 75
and HL 75 K.

1.1     STIHL 4-MIX engine
The 4-MIX engine is lubricated by a mixture of

gasoline and two-cycle engine oil.

This new concept yields several advantages:
.     Familiar fuel mix

.     All-position operation                                2.      Specifications
.     Reduced emissions
                                                            2.1     Power unit

.     Good acceleration
                                                            STIHL single-cylinder four-stroke engine with
.     Compact construction - attractive design
                                                            lubrication by the fuel/oil mixture
.     Favourable power-to-weight ratio                                fo
                                                            Displacement:            1.9 cu. in. (31.4 cm3)
.     Simple maintenance - easy to service                  Bore:                    1.575 in. (40 mm)
.     More pleasant engine sound                            Stroke:                  0.984 in. (25 mm)
                                                            Engine power to
.     Lower vibrations

                                                            ISO 8893:                1.34 hp (1 kW) at
.     Reduced cranking effort                                                        n = 7000 rpm
                                                            Idle speed:              2800 rpm
                                                            Rewind starter:          Single pawl system

1.2     Filler cap                                          Starter rope:            3.0 mm diameter,

.     The filler cap with hinged clip is designed for                                33.5 in. (850 mm) long
      quick and simple opening and closing.                 Clutch engages at:       3700 rpm
                                                            Cut-off speed:           10,500 +/– 200 rpm

1.3     Operating elements                                  Valve clearance
.     Ergonomically designed control handle with            Inlet:                   .004 in. (0.10 mm)

      comfortable non-slip grip and integrated throttle     Exhaust:                 .004 in. (0.10 mm)
      cable control
.     Individually adjustable loop handle with barrier      2.2     Ignition system

      bar                                                   Ignition module:             with integrated electronic
                                                                                         speed governor
                                                            Spark plug                   Bosch USR 7AC

                                                            (suppressed):
                                                            Electrode gap:               .028 in (0,7 mm)
                                                            Cut-off speed
                                                            (electronic speed
                                                            governor):                   10,500 +/– 200 rpm

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2.3   Fuel system                                     2.5   Length (with cutting attachment)
The STIHL 4-MIX engine is lubricated by the           HL 100                         98.4 in (250 cm)
mixture and must be operated with a mixture of        HL 100 K                       82.7 in (210 cm)
gasoline and two-cycle engine oil.
Fuel mix:                                             2.6   Weight (without fuel, otherwise complete)
Brand-name mid-grade gasoline (89 octane              HL 100 (0°-90°):              15.8 lbs (7,2 kg)
minimum) and branded two-stroke engine oil.
                                                      HL 100 K (0°):                14.5 lbs (6,6 kg)
Mix ratio:                                            HL 100 K (0°-90°):            15.2 lbs (6,9 kg)
1:50 with STIHL 1:50 two-stroke engine oil
Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 fl.oz (0,53 l)               3.    Service accessories

Carburetor C1Q-S88:

                                                      The special tools required are listed in the repair
All-position diaphragm carburetor with limiter caps   manual "STIHL Basic Engine 4180".
and integrated fuel pump. The caps limit the
adjusting range of the H and L screws to 270°

                                                      4.    Spare parts
High speed screw H
Standard setting with cap:         Open max.          The list of spare parts for the new hedge cutter

                                   3/4 turn (as far   models HL 100 and HL 100 K will be available when
                                   as the stop)       they are launched on the market.
During repairs
Standard setting without cap:      Open 2 turns
                                                      5.    Repairs
Low speed screw L                                     Specific national safety regulations and the
Standard setting with cap:         Open max.          safety instructions in the user manual must be
                                   3/4 turn (as far   observed if the machine has to be started.
                                   as the stop)

During repairs                                        5.1   Service note
Standard setting without cap:      Open 3 turns
                                                      For service and repair of the power unit, refer to the
                                                      repair manual for the STIHL Basic Engine 4180 and

                                                      the STIHL Service Training System "Diagnosis".

2.4   Cutting attachment
The HL 100 K models are available with either a 0°    5.2   Tightening torques
cutting attachment, or 0°–90° cutting attachment.     The tightening torques for the power unit, shaft and
The HL 100 model is available with a 0°–90° cutting

                                                      cutting attachment are listed in the respective repair
attachment.                                           manuals (Basic Engine 4180 and HL 75).

Transmission ratio:          1:4.947
                                                      5.3   Repair times
Cutters:                     Cut in both directions
Bar length:                  20“ (50 cm)              The repair times for the power unit (similar to
Sharpening angle:            45° to the cutter        FS 110), shaft and cutting attachment (similar to

                             plane                    HL 75) are listed in the table of repair times.
Lubrication (cutter gear):   STIHL grease for

                             hedge cutters
Initial quantity:            0.95 oz (27 g)

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003                     Technical Documentation
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