Instruction Manual
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...in this manual. KG, 2020 0458-555-8621-D. HT 56 C This instruction manual is protected by Dealer 37 Maintenance and Care 38 Main Parts 40 Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 42 Allow only... Engine Management 30 Adjusting the Carburetor 31 Spark Plug 31 Storing the Machine 32 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 33 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 33 Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal...
...in this manual. KG, 2020 0458-555-8621-D. HT 56 C This instruction manual is protected by Dealer 37 Maintenance and Care 38 Main Parts 40 Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 42 Allow only... Engine Management 30 Adjusting the Carburetor 31 Spark Plug 31 Storing the Machine 32 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 33 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 33 Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal...
Instruction Manual
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... by any object. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious or fatal injury. HT 56 C 13 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from an underbuck cut limbs with the chain rotating at the top of the bar is used for cutting. Be especially careful near the...material to move upward. To Avoid Pull-in the wood. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar. 2. To Avoid Pushback 1. Do not cut with the nose of STIHL replacement parts for a component which may deny coverage. A = Pull-in 002BA230 KN 001BA037 KN A Pull-in...
... by any object. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious or fatal injury. HT 56 C 13 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from an underbuck cut limbs with the chain rotating at the top of the bar is used for cutting. Be especially careful near the...material to move upward. To Avoid Pull-in the wood. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar. 2. To Avoid Pushback 1. Do not cut with the nose of STIHL replacement parts for a component which may deny coverage. A = Pull-in 002BA230 KN 001BA037 KN A Pull-in...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel vapor. 14 HT 56 C Remember that the risk of the machine. Forest Service, may damage parts of a brush or forest fire is greater in hot or dry weather. Contact your power tool if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. replace worn sprockets or chains. Avoid direct contact ... the carburetor adjustment screws after each use only spark plugs authorized by your STIHL servicing dealer. English WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure the ignition lead is in good condition. STIHL recommends that you have similar requirements. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto...
... fuel vapor. 14 HT 56 C Remember that the risk of the machine. Forest Service, may damage parts of a brush or forest fire is greater in hot or dry weather. Contact your power tool if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. replace worn sprockets or chains. Avoid direct contact ... the carburetor adjustment screws after each use only spark plugs authorized by your STIHL servicing dealer. English WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure the ignition lead is in good condition. STIHL recommends that you have similar requirements. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto...
Instruction Manual
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...waste oil can loosen or come off and spill quantities of the chain drive and chain. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is unsuitable for repair or replacement. WARNING Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to use waste...with as much force as possible: 002BA448 KN N If your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C English WARNING Never remove the cap by turning it will otherwise quickly turn counter-clockwise. STIHL BioPlus), since it directly to your fuel cap still does not ...
...waste oil can loosen or come off and spill quantities of the chain drive and chain. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is unsuitable for repair or replacement. WARNING Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to use waste...with as much force as possible: 002BA448 KN N If your authorized STIHL dealer for chain lubrication. 22 HT 56 C English WARNING Never remove the cap by turning it will otherwise quickly turn counter-clockwise. STIHL BioPlus), since it directly to your fuel cap still does not ...
Instruction Manual
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...machine in ) If groove depth is not slackened off the chain if you replace the chain - N Measure the groove depth - NOTICE Always slacken off the bar. If it can be dissipated by the flow of full-throttle operation Allow engine to sag. HT 56 C 29 Storing for a short period Wait for the ...engine to cool down . with the scale on "Storing the Machine." 1 3 N Turn the bar over every time you sharpen the chain and every time you have retensioned it cools down ....
...machine in ) If groove depth is not slackened off the chain if you replace the chain - N Measure the groove depth - NOTICE Always slacken off the bar. If it can be dissipated by the flow of full-throttle operation Allow engine to sag. HT 56 C 29 Storing for a short period Wait for the ...engine to cool down . with the scale on "Storing the Machine." 1 3 N Turn the bar over every time you sharpen the chain and every time you have retensioned it cools down ....
Instruction Manual
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... if the depth gauge is set too low - HT 56 C 33 Have the chain sprocket replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are deeper than approx. 0.5 mm (0.02...
... if the depth gauge is set too low - HT 56 C 33 Have the chain sprocket replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are deeper than approx. 0.5 mm (0.02...
Instruction Manual
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... trees, etc.). 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...bolts (not adjusting screws) Tighten Chain lubrication check X Lubricating oil tank Clean 38 Before starting work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HT 56 C English Maintenance and Care The...
... trees, etc.). 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...bolts (not adjusting screws) Tighten Chain lubrication check X Lubricating oil tank Clean 38 Before starting work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HT 56 C English Maintenance and Care The...
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... dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). Check, pay attention to sharpness X Saw chain Checking the chain tension X sharpen Check (wear, damage) X Guide bar Clean and turn 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...
... dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). Check, pay attention to sharpness X Saw chain Checking the chain tension X sharpen Check (wear, damage) X Guide bar Clean and turn 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...