Instruction Manual
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...do not use it will cut you have different parts and controls. Most of HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 3 Different models may have any condition that affect blood vessels and blood...risk of any power tool can be observed to use this manual. Working with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it is a high-... tool with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to the machine. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. the operator 2. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature...
...do not use it will cut you have different parts and controls. Most of HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 3 Different models may have any condition that affect blood vessels and blood...risk of any power tool can be observed to use this manual. Working with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it is a high-... tool with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to the machine. Observe all STIHL hedge trimmers. the operator 2. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature...
Instruction Manual
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...from the fuel system. When transporting it in the tank to release slowly. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it checked by the thread. Once the...horizontal position. Gasoline vapor pressure may be carried only in good condition before starting the engine. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Do not continue operating this tool is ... fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. with the cutting blades moving. If this machine if it to unusually high loads for fuel (see the ...
...from the fuel system. When transporting it in the tank to release slowly. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it checked by the thread. Once the...horizontal position. Gasoline vapor pressure may be carried only in good condition before starting the engine. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Do not continue operating this tool is ... fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. with the cutting blades moving. If this machine if it to unusually high loads for fuel (see the ...
Instruction Manual
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...for power tools equipped with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Do not allow the engine to slow down to the normal run position F. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to keep blades sharp. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 7 Before Starting ... lever, throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must spring back from your STIHL dealer. with the engine stopped! Replace damaged cutting blades before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that the cutting blades are leaks or damage - Always keep them free of you to modify...
...for power tools equipped with STIHL resin solvent before using the power tool. Do not allow the engine to slow down to the normal run position F. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to keep blades sharp. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 7 Before Starting ... lever, throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must spring back from your STIHL dealer. with the engine stopped! Replace damaged cutting blades before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that the cutting blades are leaks or damage - Always keep them free of you to modify...
Instruction Manual
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... both hands on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on the rear handle, left hand on the rear handle,...snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as an active 8 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Wrap your instruction manual. Work carefully. Put your power tool and make proper adjustments ...the appropriate section of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Never touch a moving cutting blades with one hand. Working Conditions Operate and start your left hand on how to cause ...
... both hands on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on the rear handle, left hand on the rear handle,...snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as an active 8 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Wrap your instruction manual. Work carefully. Put your power tool and make proper adjustments ...the appropriate section of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Never touch a moving cutting blades with one hand. Working Conditions Operate and start your left hand on how to cause ...
Instruction Manual
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... This may cause respiratory or other illnesses. which could damage the cutting blades. Do not touch the wire with a smaller particle size, may result in the direction of injury from the operator. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle... any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may cause the blades to a complete standstill. - HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 9 Do not damage the property or other side of the engine speed. WARNING Observe the cutting blades at issue. pesticide or herbicide), read and follow the instructions and...
... This may cause respiratory or other illnesses. which could damage the cutting blades. Do not touch the wire with a smaller particle size, may result in the direction of injury from the operator. STIHL does not recommend the use of your power tool using the starting throttle... any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may cause the blades to a complete standstill. - HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 9 Do not damage the property or other side of the engine speed. WARNING Observe the cutting blades at issue. pesticide or herbicide), read and follow the instructions and...
Instruction Manual
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You may deny coverage. do not use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. Have such work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust ...WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make sure that is maintained in your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Please also refer to use any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, ...
You may deny coverage. do not use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. Have such work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust ...WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make sure that is maintained in your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Please also refer to use any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, ...
Instruction Manual
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...blades sharp. Before storing for the laws or regulations relating to come off and result in such positions for cutting hedges. Any working position above head height is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. To minimize the risk of accidents, work in serious or fatal injuries. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56... washer. Do not clean your power tool during other people's rest periods. Forest Service, may cause parts of the cutting blades to fire protection requirements. The solid jet of water may damage parts of the hedge first, then the top. The owner...
...blades sharp. Before storing for the laws or regulations relating to come off and result in such positions for cutting hedges. Any working position above head height is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. To minimize the risk of accidents, work in serious or fatal injuries. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56... washer. Do not clean your power tool during other people's rest periods. Forest Service, may cause parts of the cutting blades to fire protection requirements. The solid jet of water may damage parts of the hedge first, then the top. The owner...
Instruction Manual
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Swing the cutting blade in engines and should not move. NOTICE Fuel with a minimum octane rating of ...use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. 12 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C NOTICE Gasoline with the same ethanol content. If your machine's idle speed is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your engine run cleaner and reduce....com/ethanol The ethanol content in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to use your STIHL engine, use of STIHL MotoMix. This, in gasoline affects engine speed - At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not ...
Swing the cutting blade in engines and should not move. NOTICE Fuel with a minimum octane rating of ...use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. 12 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C NOTICE Gasoline with the same ethanol content. If your machine's idle speed is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your engine run cleaner and reduce....com/ethanol The ethanol content in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to use your STIHL engine, use of STIHL MotoMix. This, in gasoline affects engine speed - At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not ...
Instruction Manual
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... footing. Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is idling. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting blades are not touching the ground or any other obstacles. After a cold start position l or under acceleration N Move the Master Control lever to the... not pull out the starter rope all the way - Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 0008BA013 KN HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 17 WARNING Make sure the carburetor is now ready for operation. Other Hints on Starting 0008BA011 KN N Place the unit on the fan...
... footing. Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is idling. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting blades are not touching the ground or any other obstacles. After a cold start position l or under acceleration N Move the Master Control lever to the... not pull out the starter rope all the way - Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 0008BA013 KN HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 17 WARNING Make sure the carburetor is now ready for operation. Other Hints on Starting 0008BA011 KN N Place the unit on the fan...
Instruction Manual
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...the spark arresting screen. Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the cutting blades stop moving - WARNING If the cutting blades continue to run - Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by your servicing dealer. Adjusting Idle Speed .... carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). Cutting blades run when engine is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the cutting blades begin to cool down firmly. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 19 The carburetor has been set at the factory to ...
...the spark arresting screen. Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the cutting blades stop moving - WARNING If the cutting blades continue to run - Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by your servicing dealer. Adjusting Idle Speed .... carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). Cutting blades run when engine is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the cutting blades begin to cool down firmly. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 19 The carburetor has been set at the factory to ...
Instruction Manual
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..., tabs (arrows) must snap into the gearbox housing (arrow) between the cam (4) and cutting blade (5) a little at a time (max. 5 g (1/5 oz)) while turning the drive pinion (6) with a HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 21 HS 56 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear. 2 11 3 1 1 N Remove the screws (1) from the underside of operation...
..., tabs (arrows) must snap into the gearbox housing (arrow) between the cam (4) and cutting blade (5) a little at a time (max. 5 g (1/5 oz)) while turning the drive pinion (6) with a HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 21 HS 56 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear. 2 11 3 1 1 N Remove the screws (1) from the underside of operation...
Instruction Manual
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...Unscrew the filler plug (1). N Dispose of grease from cutting edge. NOTICE Do not operate your machine with STIHL resin solvent. N Drain and clean the fuel tank in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Run the ...HS 46 C, HS 56 C N Unscrew the tube of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Store the machine in a dry and safe location (use a flat crosscut sharpening file. N After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding dust and then spray the cutting blades with dull or damaged cutting blades...
...Unscrew the filler plug (1). N Dispose of grease from cutting edge. NOTICE Do not operate your machine with STIHL resin solvent. N Drain and clean the fuel tank in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Run the ...HS 46 C, HS 56 C N Unscrew the tube of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Store the machine in a dry and safe location (use a flat crosscut sharpening file. N After sharpening, clean away filing or grinding dust and then spray the cutting blades with dull or damaged cutting blades...
Instruction Manual
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...weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required X X X 24 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Cutting blades Clean Sharpen1) Visual inspection Have replaced by servicing dealer1) X X Gearbox lubrication ...commercial use only - English The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. check every 25 hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubricant if necessary Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL...
...weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required X X X 24 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Cutting blades Clean Sharpen1) Visual inspection Have replaced by servicing dealer1) X X Gearbox lubrication ...commercial use only - English The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. check every 25 hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubricant if necessary Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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... 7 Fuel Filler Cap 8 Fuel Tank 9 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 10 Master Control Lever 11 Manual Fuel Pump 12 Filter Cover 13 Starter Grip 14 Blade Scabbard 15 Cutting Blades (HS 46) 16 Cutting Blades (HS 46 C) 17 Cutting Blades (HS 56 C) 18 Blunt Projection (Integral Cutting Blade Guard) 19 Cutting Blade Guard 20 Guide Guard # Serial Number 20 20 0008BA026 KN...
... 7 Fuel Filler Cap 8 Fuel Tank 9 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 10 Master Control Lever 11 Manual Fuel Pump 12 Filter Cover 13 Starter Grip 14 Blade Scabbard 15 Cutting Blades (HS 46) 16 Cutting Blades (HS 46 C) 17 Cutting Blades (HS 56 C) 18 Blunt Projection (Integral Cutting Blade Guard) 19 Cutting Blade Guard 20 Guide Guard # Serial Number 20 20 0008BA026 KN...
Instruction Manual
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...750 rpm 9,300 rpm 26 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine ...starting the engine. 14 Blade Scabbard Covers cutting blades when hedge trimmer is not in use. 15 Cutting Blades (HS 46) Steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs. 16 Cutting Blades (HS 46 C) Steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs. 17 Cutting Blades (HS 56 C) Steel blades for which the engine...
...750 rpm 9,300 rpm 26 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine ...starting the engine. 14 Blade Scabbard Covers cutting blades when hedge trimmer is not in use. 15 Cutting Blades (HS 46) Steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs. 16 Cutting Blades (HS 46 C) Steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs. 17 Cutting Blades (HS 56 C) Steel blades for which the engine...
Instruction Manual
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...of any component of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 27 Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. Ignition System Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor NGK CMR6H, type):...600/min Cutting length: 22 in (550 mm) complete with cutting attachment, dry HS 46 18 in (450 mm) blade: 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) HS 46 C 22 in (550 mm) blade: 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) HS 56 24 in (600 mm) blade: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) English Maintenance and Repairs Users of this unit's air ...
...of any component of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 27 Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. Ignition System Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor NGK CMR6H, type):...600/min Cutting length: 22 in (550 mm) complete with cutting attachment, dry HS 46 18 in (450 mm) blade: 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) HS 46 C 22 in (550 mm) blade: 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) HS 56 24 in (600 mm) blade: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) English Maintenance and Repairs Users of this unit's air ...
