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... and satisfaction from your hedge trimmer. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your hedge trimmer. VA0.L19. 0000008861_001_GB HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C This instruction manual is protected by copyright. ...KG, 2019 0458-447-8621-C. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 11 Fuel 12 Fueling 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Operating Instructions 18 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor...
... and satisfaction from your hedge trimmer. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your hedge trimmer. VA0.L19. 0000008861_001_GB HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C This instruction manual is protected by copyright. ...KG, 2019 0458-447-8621-C. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 11 Fuel 12 Fueling 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Operating Instructions 18 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor...
Instruction Manual
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... hedges. Keep the cutting blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use your machine with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may have similar requirements. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 11 Working Technique Vertical cut out thick branches first. The owner/operator of this manual...
... hedges. Keep the cutting blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use your machine with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may have similar requirements. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 11 Working Technique Vertical cut out thick branches first. The owner/operator of this manual...
Instruction Manual
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...the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. 12 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol The ethanol content in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use a high quality 2cycle ... the procedure several times on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at an angle of 0° to 10° as well. NOTICE Fuel with various ethanol contents. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium...
...the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. 12 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol The ethanol content in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use a high quality 2cycle ... the procedure several times on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at an angle of 0° to 10° as well. NOTICE Fuel with various ethanol contents. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium...
Instruction Manual
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...N Hold the unit firmly with your right hand. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 0008BA013 KN HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 17 Guide it a brisk strong pull. Stopping the engine N Move the Master Control lever in that the cutting blades are not ...as the engine runs English run position F. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is correctly adjusted. WARNING Make sure the carburetor is idling. Warm engine (warm start , warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. hold both levers in the direction ...
...N Hold the unit firmly with your right hand. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 0008BA013 KN HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 17 Guide it a brisk strong pull. Stopping the engine N Move the Master Control lever in that the cutting blades are not ...as the engine runs English run position F. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is correctly adjusted. WARNING Make sure the carburetor is idling. Warm engine (warm start , warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. hold both levers in the direction ...
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... moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. N Repeat the starting procedure. For longer out-ofservice periods - N Replace any damaged parts. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from around the filter. Cleaning the Air Filter If there is filled with compressed air. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. 0008BA014 KN... element. Engine does not start N Check that engine heat can knock it out with fuel. N Move the Master Control lever to cool down firmly. 18 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C
... moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. N Repeat the starting procedure. For longer out-ofservice periods - N Replace any damaged parts. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from around the filter. Cleaning the Air Filter If there is filled with compressed air. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. 0008BA014 KN... element. Engine does not start N Check that engine heat can knock it out with fuel. N Move the Master Control lever to cool down firmly. 18 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C
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... begin to run while the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. WARNING Wait for the engine to run - HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 19 then back it off about another full turn in the muffler. N Clean the spark arresting screen. Cutting blades run when ... under most operating conditions. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). The carburetor has been set at the factory to unscrew the spark arresting screen. Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by your power tool checked and repaired by the design of...
... begin to run while the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. WARNING Wait for the engine to run - HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 19 then back it off about another full turn in the muffler. N Clean the spark arresting screen. Cutting blades run when ... under most operating conditions. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). The carburetor has been set at the factory to unscrew the spark arresting screen. Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by your power tool checked and repaired by the design of...
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... N Use a whetstone to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the filler hole. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C N Unscrew the tube of the cutting blade or the cutting blade guard (see "Specifications"). N Store the machine in a dry and safe... - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Squeeze up to remove burr from the filler hole. N Fit the blade scabbard. out of the reach of 3 months or longer N Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray them with STIHL resin solvent. N After sharpening...
... N Use a whetstone to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the filler hole. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. 22 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C N Unscrew the tube of the cutting blade or the cutting blade guard (see "Specifications"). N Store the machine in a dry and safe... - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Squeeze up to remove burr from the filler hole. N Fit the blade scabbard. out of the reach of 3 months or longer N Clean the cutting blades, check condition and spray them with STIHL resin solvent. N After sharpening...
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... Carburetor Check idle adjustment Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlet Clean Spark arresting screen in muffler Check Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Antivibration elements Visual inspection X Have replaced by servicing dealer1) HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56...
... Carburetor Check idle adjustment Readjust idle X X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlet Clean Spark arresting screen in muffler Check Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Antivibration elements Visual inspection X Have replaced by servicing dealer1) HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56...
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... Front Handle 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 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 25
... Front Handle 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 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 25
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...of hedge trimmer. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 8 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 9 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 10 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position. 11 Manual Fuel Pump Provides..., 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 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to reduce the ...
...of hedge trimmer. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 8 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 9 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 10 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position. 11 Manual Fuel Pump Provides..., 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 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to reduce the ...
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...gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System HS 56 Bidirectional, ground on both sides Sharpening angle to horizontal: 45° Tooth spacing: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke rate: 3,600/min Cutting length: 24 in (600 mm) Weight All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: ...the maintenance operations described in this manual. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 27 STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear ...
...gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System HS 56 Bidirectional, ground on both sides Sharpening angle to horizontal: 45° Tooth spacing: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke rate: 3,600/min Cutting length: 24 in (600 mm) Weight All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: ...the maintenance operations described in this manual. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C 27 STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear ...
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...carburetor and the ignition system. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale, to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. 28 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56... C A separate emissions control system warranty is performed at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built ...
...carburetor and the ignition system. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale, to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. 28 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56... C A separate emissions control system warranty is performed at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built ...
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... to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. 30 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Air Filter - Fuel Cap - Muffler - Deviations from this manual are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your small off -road equipment engine. Carburetor (if applicable) -
... to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. 30 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Air Filter - Fuel Cap - Muffler - Deviations from this manual are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your small off -road equipment engine. Carburetor (if applicable) -
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...replaced by the failure of the period prior to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no charge to the owner. 5. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if...174; iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® 32 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C The owner must be charged for warranty coverage. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Repair or replacement of a component that has a factory installed, and properly ...
...replaced by the failure of the period prior to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no charge to the owner. 5. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if...174; iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® 32 HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C The owner must be charged for warranty coverage. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Repair or replacement of a component that has a factory installed, and properly ...