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Stihl HS 56 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL HS 46, 56 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Do not lend or rent your power tool damage to property. without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 5 – you could suffer serious burns. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 6 STIHL resin solvent (lubricant). Check cutter guard (if fitted) for – damage. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 7 Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree stumps or holes which could cause you in trenches, hollows or other confined locations. to trip or stumble. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 8 No general recommendation can be aggressive effects of sap and the build- given for the length of usage because it up of dirt particles. depends on several factors. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    Only use high-quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the power tool. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 10: Fuel

    Repeat the procedure several times on Gasoline wide hedges. Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 11 STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil: 50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil Pressure may build up in the canister – open it carefully. Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 12: Fueling

    Press the cap down as far as stop. Rotate the tank cap about a quarter turn counterclockwise. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 13 Checking security of cap Opening Left: Bottom of cap twisted Right: Bottom of cap correctly positioned The lug on the grip must fully – Raise the grip until it is upright. engage the recess (arrow). HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 14 The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 15: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Starting throttle?n – this position is position – see section on "Closing". used to start a warm engine. The Master Control lever moves to the normal run position F when the throttle trigger is squeezed. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 16 Master Control lever. that the cutting blades are not Press down the throttle trigger touching the ground or any other lockout and open the throttle – the obstacles. Master Control lever moves to the HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Move the Master Control lever to n Machine". and continue cranking until the engine runs. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Rotate the low speed screw (L) Turn the low speed screw (L) about 1/4 turn clockwise until the carefully clockwise as far as stop, engine idles smoothly. then turn it back 3/4 turn. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 19: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Carefully pry open the flap (1) with a the screen is damaged or heavily suitable tool (e.g. combination carbonized, fit a new one. wrench). Refit the spark arresting screen and tighten it down firmly. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 20: Lubricating The Gearbox

    (6) with an Hex key – Close the flap (1), top first, then the wrench to distribute the grease bottom, tabs (arrows) must snap evenly – avoid contact with the into position. cutting blades. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 21: Storing The Machine

    STIHL resin solvent. NOTICE Do not operate your machine with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    Cooling inlets Clean Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) Visual inspection Anti-vibration elements Have replaced by servicing dealer HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 23 – check every 25 Gearbox lubrication hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubricant if necessary Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 24: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Rewind starter – servicing dealer. Spark plug – STIHL recommends that you have Components of antivibration system – servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 25: Main Parts

    14 Blade scabbard 15 Cutting blades (HS 46) 16 Cutting blades (HS 46 C) 17 Cutting blades (HS 56 C) 18 Blunt projection (integral cutter guard) 19 Cutter guard 20 Tip guard Serial number HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    550 mm blade: 4.3 kg The K - factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for HS 56 C the sound pressure level and sound 600 mm blade: 4.5 kg HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Repairs

    STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts. Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear alone on small parts). HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 28: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined according to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 11094 standard. Measured sound power level 105 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 107 dB(A) HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 29 English HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 30 English HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 32 0458-447-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04584470121A* 0458-447-0121-A...

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