Instruction Manual
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... understand any of the instructions in this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 15 Assembling the Unit 16 Cutting Attachment 17 Mounting the Bar and Chain 18 Tensioning the Chain 19 Checking Chain Tension 19 Fuel 19 Fueling 21 Chain Lubricant 22 Filling Chain Oil Tank 23 Checking Chain Lubrication 25 Fitting the Harness 25 Starting / Stopping the Engine 25 Transporting the Unit 27 Operating Instructions 28 Taking Care of...
... understand any of the instructions in this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 15 Assembling the Unit 16 Cutting Attachment 17 Mounting the Bar and Chain 18 Tensioning the Chain 19 Checking Chain Tension 19 Fuel 19 Fueling 21 Chain Lubricant 22 Filling Chain Oil Tank 23 Checking Chain Lubrication 25 Fitting the Harness 25 Starting / Stopping the Engine 25 Transporting the Unit 27 Operating Instructions 28 Taking Care of...
Instruction Manual
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... your area for bar and chain oil Direction of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be shown in different ways: WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to operate manual fuel pump Manual fuel pump Symbols in 2 HT 56 C English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The...
... your area for bar and chain oil Direction of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be shown in different ways: WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to operate manual fuel pump Manual fuel pump Symbols in 2 HT 56 C English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual). Fueling Instructions English WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of burns and other personal injury from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. g. If this happens, change your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling...
... instruction manual). Fueling Instructions English WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of burns and other personal injury from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. g. If this happens, change your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling...
Instruction Manual
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... section when removing the fuel cap. to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Then start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. even if the bulb is already filled with as much force as possible. Stop using the power tool and take it may be relieved or affected by hand with fuel - Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Removing the fuel filler cap without first allowing the power tool to...
... section when removing the fuel cap. to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Then start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. even if the bulb is already filled with as much force as possible. Stop using the power tool and take it may be relieved or affected by hand with fuel - Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Removing the fuel filler cap without first allowing the power tool to...
Instruction Manual
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... With the engine running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around your power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control be absolutely sure that the guide bar and chain are wearing one -person machine. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. At correct idle speed, the saw chain should release the starting throttle and...
... With the engine running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around your power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control be absolutely sure that the guide bar and chain are wearing one -person machine. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. At correct idle speed, the saw chain should release the starting throttle and...
Instruction Manual
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... conditions (wet ground, snow) and in operational readiness. Working Conditions Operate and start it at all times. Check it by simply pulling the starter rope, with no further adjustments. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off the work breaks and only when the pole pruner is running. Keep your pole pruner while working . WARNING In order to help maintain control of your hands...
... conditions (wet ground, snow) and in operational readiness. Working Conditions Operate and start it at all times. Check it by simply pulling the starter rope, with no further adjustments. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off the work breaks and only when the pole pruner is running. Keep your pole pruner while working . WARNING In order to help maintain control of your hands...
Instruction Manual
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... any time the chain is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not continue work against the operator. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. If you experience loss of performance and you experience such forces. pushback, - WARNING If a rotating saw . When there is rotating.The force used to reduce the possibility of pinching the cutting attachment. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is...
... any time the chain is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not continue work against the operator. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. If you experience loss of performance and you experience such forces. pushback, - WARNING If a rotating saw . When there is rotating.The force used to reduce the possibility of pinching the cutting attachment. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is...
Instruction Manual
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... bar. 2. However, if you make a warranty claim for cutting. HT 56 C 13 This may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the 001BA038 KN English operator. The reaction of STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Use of this manual. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in this instruction manual...
... bar. 2. However, if you make a warranty claim for cutting. HT 56 C 13 This may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the 001BA038 KN English operator. The reaction of STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Use of this manual. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in this instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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.... Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Contact your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to cut wood becomes hard to fire protection requirements. Keep the chain sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is...
.... Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Contact your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to cut wood becomes hard to fire protection requirements. Keep the chain sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is...
Instruction Manual
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... affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. it must fit snugly against the underside of 50:1. N Go to protect your hands. see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the bar. N Check chain tension frequently - For further details, see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Use a screwdriver to turn , increases the...
... affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. it must fit snugly against the underside of 50:1. N Go to protect your hands. see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the bar. N Check chain tension frequently - For further details, see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Use a screwdriver to turn , increases the...
Instruction Manual
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... oil into the mixture. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should be kept tightly closed in the fuel container. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. Close the container and shake it by always using fuel with an incorrect idle adjustment. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of EPA and CARB...
... oil into the mixture. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should be kept tightly closed in the fuel container. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. Close the container and shake it by always using fuel with an incorrect idle adjustment. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of EPA and CARB...
Instruction Manual
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... your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C It is still hot or running. Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is therefore essential to cool adequately and then release any residual pressure by slowly turning the cap approximately 1/2 turn to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - It may be resistant to the open position. NOTICE Biological chain oil must...
... your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C It is still hot or running. Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is therefore essential to cool adequately and then release any residual pressure by slowly turning the cap approximately 1/2 turn to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - It may be resistant to the open position. NOTICE Biological chain oil must...
Instruction Manual
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... opening the throttle several times. 26 HT 56 C WARNING Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. The ignition is standing within the working range of stop switch and ignition system The stop switch is moved to the 0 position, the ignition is filled with Run and 0 = Stop positions. Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is normally in the choke lever (5) and turn it to the run position F. If necessary...
... opening the throttle several times. 26 HT 56 C WARNING Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. The ignition is standing within the working range of stop switch and ignition system The stop switch is moved to the 0 position, the ignition is filled with Run and 0 = Stop positions. Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is normally in the choke lever (5) and turn it to the run position F. If necessary...
Instruction Manual
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... running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at the factory to rotate when the engine is a loss of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to adjust the carburetor. the saw chain continues to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture in the same direction. 1 2 N Remove the spark plug boot (1). On this machine it is idling N Turn the idle speed screw...
... running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at the factory to rotate when the engine is a loss of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to adjust the carburetor. the saw chain continues to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture in the same direction. 1 2 N Remove the spark plug boot (1). On this machine it is idling N Turn the idle speed screw...
Instruction Manual
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... fins and air filter. N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 HT 56 C N Only use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. N If the unit is dry - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Arcing may occur that have caused fouling of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in fuel mix; - N Screw the spark plug into the coupling. See the chapter "Specifications" in this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking...
... fins and air filter. N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 HT 56 C N Only use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. N If the unit is dry - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Arcing may occur that have caused fouling of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in fuel mix; - N Screw the spark plug into the coupling. See the chapter "Specifications" in this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking...
Instruction Manual
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.... File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on all cutters. Use only special saw chains are sharpened to the instructions supplied with a filing angle of 30°. It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet holes. N Clamp the bar in their designations. English Chain pitch a The chain pitch (a) is marked on the depth gauge end of the file are usually enough. 34 HT 56...
.... File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on all cutters. Use only special saw chains are sharpened to the instructions supplied with a filing angle of 30°. It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet holes. N Clamp the bar in their designations. English Chain pitch a The chain pitch (a) is marked on the depth gauge end of the file are usually enough. 34 HT 56...
Instruction Manual
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... port for cooling air Clean Check if installed X Spark arresting screen in fuel tank check replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Function test X X Air filter Clean replace Manual fuel pump (if present) check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Fuel pickup body in muffler Check or replace1) All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) Tighten Chain lubrication check X Lubricating oil tank Clean 38 Before starting work and/or daily...
... port for cooling air Clean Check if installed X Spark arresting screen in fuel tank check replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Function test X X Air filter Clean replace Manual fuel pump (if present) check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Fuel pickup body in muffler Check or replace1) All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) Tighten Chain lubrication check X Lubricating oil tank Clean 38 Before starting work and/or daily...
Instruction Manual
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... 25 26 27 1 Manual Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Coupling Sleeve 7 Wing Screw 8 Drive Tube with Handle Hose 9 Carrying Ring 10 Stop Switch 11 Throttle Trigger 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 14 Choke Lever 15 Air Filter Cover 16 Spark Plug Boot 17 Machine Support 18 Oilomatic Saw Chain 19 Guide Bar 20 Oil Tank 21 Oil Filler Cap 22 Drive Tube 23 Sleeve 24 Chain Guard (Scabbard) 25 Chain Sprocket Cover 26 Hook 27 Chain Tensioner 28 Chain Sprocket # Serial Number 4907BA020 KN 40 HT 56 C
... 25 26 27 1 Manual Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Coupling Sleeve 7 Wing Screw 8 Drive Tube with Handle Hose 9 Carrying Ring 10 Stop Switch 11 Throttle Trigger 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 14 Choke Lever 15 Air Filter Cover 16 Spark Plug Boot 17 Machine Support 18 Oilomatic Saw Chain 19 Guide Bar 20 Oil Tank 21 Oil Filler Cap 22 Drive Tube 23 Sleeve 24 Chain Guard (Scabbard) 25 Chain Sprocket Cover 26 Hook 27 Chain Tensioner 28 Chain Sprocket # Serial Number 4907BA020 KN 40 HT 56 C
Instruction Manual
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... by STIHL Incorporated free of time listed below provided there has been no cost to STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that your instruction manual. As the small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your engine is a need to communicate repair or recall...
... by STIHL Incorporated free of time listed below provided there has been no cost to STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that your instruction manual. As the small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your engine is a need to communicate repair or recall...
Instruction Manual
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... to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and HT 56 C 45 STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Carburetor (if applicable) - Muffler - Fuel Line - Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be charged for damages to the owner. Injection Pump (if applicable) - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Injection Valve (if applicable) - If any emission-related part on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Mechanical diagnostic...
... to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and HT 56 C 45 STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Carburetor (if applicable) - Muffler - Fuel Line - Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be charged for damages to the owner. Injection Pump (if applicable) - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Injection Valve (if applicable) - If any emission-related part on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Mechanical diagnostic...