STIHL HS82RC-E professional 24″ rough cut double sided blade hedge trimmer

Stihl's Professional HS82 RC-E hedge trimmer with a 2-Mix engine technology takes a beating when it comes to performance and being reliable at all times. Though over past years there has been a Flaw in it's starting procedure with it's simple choke on choke off that caused confusion where was the on & off position was that led to flooding the carburettor, as well as you needed to give it a decent pull to start the HS 82 RC-E. Now that's all behind us as Stihl have installed a Ergo Start system meaning Easy to start. Stihl have put in place a Full Choke and also a Half Choke which is easy to read and to prevent any flooding when you just need a little boost to start the hedgetrimmer. Stihl have also added a new recoil system that is used in their other machinery, to make it less effort to pull the recoil to start this powerful professional hedgetrimmer. The HS 82 R boasts a double sided cutting blade designed to cut through the toughest of hedges at a reasonable speed to get through the hedges efficiently like a hot knife cutting through butter. The reliable, durable blades and gearbox will cope with a variety of uses, whether it's the first cut of the season or general maintenance. With a reduction in weight and increased efficiency, these machines will make light work of all trimming tasks.

Technical data:

• Technical data
• Displacement 22.7cm³
• Power output kW/bhp 0.7kW - 1.0bhp
• Weight 5.7kg
• Vibration level left/right m/s² 2.7/3.0
• Sound pressure level 94dB
• Sound power level 106dB
• Total length 135cm
• Stroke rate 3.100 1/min
• Blade length 75cm - 30 inches

Standard features:

Double-sided cutting blade

The cutting blade is sharpened on both sides. The sophisticated blade geometry makes for a job well done.

Double-sided blades

Dual ground blade system provides a clean cut. Excellent for cutting stronger, thicker branches.

Swivelling multi-function handle

The handle rotates by 90° to the left and right, ensuring the best cutting position at all times.

Cutting variation (R)

The R variations of the STIHL HS 81 and STIHL HS 86 are designed specifically for large volume cutting. They feature a cutting blade with wide tooth spacing and longer tooth height. The gearing allows a high cutting power at a medium stroke rate. The R variations provide the possibility of cutting thicker branches and completing clearing work faster.

STIHL 2-MIX-Engine

The STIHL 2-mix engine specially designed for the new generation of hedge trimmer combines low consumption and emissions with low weight and excellent acceleration. There are also always sufficient power reserves for cutting thicker shrubs.

STIHL ErgoStart (E)

A genuine advance in easy starting. STIHL ErgoStart (E) cuts the effort required to start the tool by half, while the starter cord can be pulled at just one third of the normal force. All it takes is 2 fingers and a gentle pull action.

Tool free filler cap

Patented special filler caps for fuel and oil. These filler caps can be opened and closed again quickly and easily, without tools.

Electronic ignition module

This ensures reliable starting and trouble-free running. The ignition system is fully encapsulated and thus protected from damp and dirt.

Manual fuel pump (Purger)

A small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburettor at the touch of a button. This reduces the number of starting pulls required following extended breaks in operations.

Anti-vibration system

Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.

Long-life air filter system

Ensures longer cleaning intervals and better protection of the engine