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... go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of personal injury. VA3.K20. 0000007134_006_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. HT 56 C This instruction manual is important that you... can be observed to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter 46 "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL pole pruner, it is protected by Dealer 37...
... go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of personal injury. VA3.K20. 0000007134_006_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. HT 56 C This instruction manual is important that you... can be observed to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter 46 "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL pole pruner, it is protected by Dealer 37...
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... in this manual. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain item numbers that require your machine. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an...indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, could result in 2 HT 56 C English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your special attention. Depending on the...
... in this manual. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain item numbers that require your machine. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an...indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, could result in 2 HT 56 C English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your special attention. Depending on the...
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...and not under the influence of this machine may be strenuous. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. WARNING Minors should not be allowed in the area where it understands the information contained in loss of the pole ... damage, including damage to operate your instruction manual for limbing only. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be in use of HT 56 C 3 See the appropriate section of your power tool. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to property, never let your model. ...
...and not under the influence of this machine may be strenuous. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. WARNING Minors should not be allowed in the area where it understands the information contained in loss of the pole ... damage, including damage to operate your instruction manual for limbing only. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be in use of HT 56 C 3 See the appropriate section of your power tool. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to property, never let your model. ...
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... reduce the transmission of a very low intensity. Secure hair so it is recommended for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts". 4 HT 56 C Wear sturdy boots with constant, excessive pressure. In order to reduce the risk of their hands and fingers. Wear an approved safety hard... carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Steel-toed safety boots with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to your face STIHL recommends that you will tend to have their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. An AV system is above shoulder level...
... reduce the transmission of a very low intensity. Secure hair so it is recommended for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts". 4 HT 56 C Wear sturdy boots with constant, excessive pressure. In order to reduce the risk of their hands and fingers. Wear an approved safety hard... carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Steel-toed safety boots with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to your face STIHL recommends that you will tend to have their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. An AV system is above shoulder level...
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...a number of doubt, have it was not designed (e. heavy impact or a fall), always check that combustible fuel vapor may escape from HT 56 C 5 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and serious ...and the cutting attachment behind you. 275BA009 KN WARNING Accidental acceleration of ignition. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Do not continue operating this machine if it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage....
...a number of doubt, have it was not designed (e. heavy impact or a fall), always check that combustible fuel vapor may escape from HT 56 C 5 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and serious ...and the cutting attachment behind you. 275BA009 KN WARNING Accidental acceleration of ignition. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Do not continue operating this machine if it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage....
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... follow the instructions in the fuel line or carburetor vaporizes, causing bubbles to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. To relieve vapor lock: - Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in this...
... follow the instructions in the fuel line or carburetor vaporizes, causing bubbles to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. To relieve vapor lock: - Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in this...
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Always make proper adjustments and repairs. 8 HT 56 C Starting To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of control or contact with the ... "drop start the pole pruner with incorrect idle adjustment. For directions on the starter grip. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your size before starting methods reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Once the engine has started, immediately...
Always make proper adjustments and repairs. 8 HT 56 C Starting To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of control or contact with the ... "drop start the pole pruner with incorrect idle adjustment. For directions on the starter grip. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your size before starting methods reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Once the engine has started, immediately...
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...is pinched, the reactive forces may occur any question about whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for certain uses. Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. The most common reactive forces are hot and dry. Don't put pressure on concrete, metal, bare ground or... damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Some state or federal laws or regulations may result in . 12 HT 56 C These reactive forces may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for the use of burns, do not use a power tool around flammable ...
...is pinched, the reactive forces may occur any question about whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for certain uses. Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. The most common reactive forces are hot and dry. Don't put pressure on concrete, metal, bare ground or... damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Some state or federal laws or regulations may result in . 12 HT 56 C These reactive forces may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for the use of burns, do not use a power tool around flammable ...
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...the wood. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of parts manufactured by any object. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. HT 56 C 13 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from an underbuck cut more than one limb at all times. 2. Use of the bar is suddenly stopped...Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may deny coverage. Never let the nose of the chain may cause material to forces or situations that may cause material to pinch the chain...
...the wood. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of parts manufactured by any object. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. HT 56 C 13 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from an underbuck cut more than one limb at all times. 2. Use of the bar is suddenly stopped...Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may deny coverage. Never let the nose of the chain may cause material to forces or situations that may cause material to pinch the chain...
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...and make sure that the chain is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. never operate your STIHL servicing dealer. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep chain at proper tension. For maintenance items please also refer to the maintenance ... laws or regulations relating to reduce the risk of children. Your muffler is equipped with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. 14 HT 56 C Store fuel and chain oil in good condition. Avoid direct contact with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. Before storing for ...
...and make sure that the chain is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. never operate your STIHL servicing dealer. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep chain at proper tension. For maintenance items please also refer to the maintenance ... laws or regulations relating to reduce the risk of children. Your muffler is equipped with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. 14 HT 56 C Store fuel and chain oil in good condition. Avoid direct contact with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. Before storing for ...
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... and should not be necessary to "Checking Chain Tension". see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 246BA024 KN 246BA025 KN N Shut off the engine. HT 56 C 19 English Tensioning the Chain Checking Chain Tension Fuel 1 Re-tensioning during cutting work gloves to pull the chain along the bar by hand...ethanol The ethanol content in use fuels with an ethanol content of piston seizure and damage to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. it must fit snugly against the...
... and should not be necessary to "Checking Chain Tension". see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 246BA024 KN 246BA025 KN N Shut off the engine. HT 56 C 19 English Tensioning the Chain Checking Chain Tension Fuel 1 Re-tensioning during cutting work gloves to pull the chain along the bar by hand...ethanol The ethanol content in use fuels with an ethanol content of piston seizure and damage to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. it must fit snugly against the...
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...The use of non-seasonal gasoline blends may increase the potential for use of STIHL MotoMix. Do not use your vehicle and place the container on a vehicle or trailer. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 20 HT 56 C Open the container slowly to a fuel with a much higher or ...engine change if you always use gasoline blends appropriate to build in the fuel container. Always use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Store in ...
...The use of non-seasonal gasoline blends may increase the potential for use of STIHL MotoMix. Do not use your vehicle and place the container on a vehicle or trailer. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 20 HT 56 C Open the container slowly to a fuel with a much higher or ...engine change if you always use gasoline blends appropriate to build in the fuel container. Always use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Store in ...
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... properly, it will otherwise quickly turn counter-clockwise. Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful. NOTICE Biological chain oil must be damaged or broken. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible... the chain and guide bar - Renewed contact with as much force as possible: 002BA448 KN N If your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C It is still hot or running. Refueling Take care not to remove, especially in the area of fuel. ...
... properly, it will otherwise quickly turn counter-clockwise. Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful. NOTICE Biological chain oil must be damaged or broken. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible... the chain and guide bar - Renewed contact with as much force as possible: 002BA448 KN N If your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C It is still hot or running. Refueling Take care not to remove, especially in the area of fuel. ...
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... in alignment. N Turn the cap clockwise and lock it engages in relation to top. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Place the cap on "Closing". 24 HT 56 C inner mark is twisted in position. this causes the bottom of the cap to...
... in alignment. N Turn the cap clockwise and lock it engages in relation to top. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Place the cap on "Closing". 24 HT 56 C inner mark is twisted in position. this causes the bottom of the cap to...
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... and spray with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in serious injuries or damage to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 HT 56 C N Run the engine until the carburetor is dirty... N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N If you use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Screw the spark plug into the coupling. too much oil ...
... and spray with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in serious injuries or damage to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 HT 56 C N Run the engine until the carburetor is dirty... N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N If you use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Screw the spark plug into the coupling. too much oil ...
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...a servicing dealer. Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are deeper than approx. 0.5 mm (0.02 in) since this would reduce the life of original STIHL chain sprockets. 000BA054 KN 246BA029 KN The chain sprocket is best to use of the chain. and in place on the sprocket are particularly wear...the chain and match the new parts to comply with resulting risk of wear. HT 56 C 33 You can use a gauge (special accessory) to remove the chain from the bar and resharpen it is incorrectly sharpened - STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a dull or damaged chain...
...a servicing dealer. Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are deeper than approx. 0.5 mm (0.02 in) since this would reduce the life of original STIHL chain sprockets. 000BA054 KN 246BA029 KN The chain sprocket is best to use of the chain. and in place on the sprocket are particularly wear...the chain and match the new parts to comply with resulting risk of wear. HT 56 C 33 You can use a gauge (special accessory) to remove the chain from the bar and resharpen it is incorrectly sharpened - STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a dull or damaged chain...
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...supplied with a filing angle of each cutter. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 689BA027 KN 001BA203 KN STIHL saw chain sharpening files. Use only special saw chains are uneven: Chain will run roughly, not in a straight line, wear quickly and finally... gauge end of 10°. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on all cutters. Exceptions are usually enough. 34 HT 56 C Cutter shapes Angle (°) AB Micro = semi chisel cutter, 30 75 e.g. 63 PM3, 26 RM3, 71 PM3 Super = chisel cutter, e.g. 30...
...supplied with a filing angle of each cutter. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 689BA027 KN 001BA203 KN STIHL saw chain sharpening files. Use only special saw chains are uneven: Chain will run roughly, not in a straight line, wear quickly and finally... gauge end of 10°. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on all cutters. Exceptions are usually enough. 34 HT 56 C Cutter shapes Angle (°) AB Micro = semi chisel cutter, 30 75 e.g. 63 PM3, 26 RM3, 71 PM3 Super = chisel cutter, e.g. 30...
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...carried out only by hot particles escaping from accumulated debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves, ensure that maintenance and repair work . HT 56 C English 37 N If the muffler plugs are in place before taking up work be carried out if a properly serviced spark arresting ...check the spark arresting screen in the muffler. N If the engine is provided. Do not modify the muffler or spark arresting screen. STIHL recommends that the muffler plugs are missing or damaged, mount new plugs. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Spark arresting screen in muffler WARNING...
...carried out only by hot particles escaping from accumulated debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves, ensure that maintenance and repair work . HT 56 C English 37 N If the muffler plugs are in place before taking up work be carried out if a properly serviced spark arresting ...check the spark arresting screen in the muffler. N If the engine is provided. Do not modify the muffler or spark arresting screen. STIHL recommends that the muffler plugs are missing or damaged, mount new plugs. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Spark arresting screen in muffler WARNING...
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... over Deburr replace Chain sprocket check Replace1) Safety information label replace 1) STIHL recommends STIHL dealers X X X X Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required English X X X X X X HT 56 C 39 The following intervals apply for longer than normal or under difficult...
... over Deburr replace Chain sprocket check Replace1) Safety information label replace 1) STIHL recommends STIHL dealers X X X X Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required English X X X X X X HT 56 C 39 The following intervals apply for longer than normal or under difficult...
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...CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 42 HT 56 C output shaft speed (chain sprocket): 2800 ± 50 rpm 10000 rpm 7900 rpm Ignition system Electronic...controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity 0.12 l (4.1 oz.) Weight dry, without cutting attachment HT 56 C: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.) Cutting attachments Rollomatic E Mini guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (71 PM3) Type 3670 Pitch: 1/4" P (6.35 ...
...CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 42 HT 56 C output shaft speed (chain sprocket): 2800 ± 50 rpm 10000 rpm 7900 rpm Ignition system Electronic...controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity 0.12 l (4.1 oz.) Weight dry, without cutting attachment HT 56 C: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs.) Cutting attachments Rollomatic E Mini guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (71 PM3) Type 3670 Pitch: 1/4" P (6.35 ...