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  • Page 1 HT 56 C 2 - 31 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Engineering improvements Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify the design, engineering and appearance of our products periodically.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    Observe all applicable local safety regulations, ets and accessories that are explicitly approved e.g., by employers' liability insurance associa‐ for this power tool model by STIHL or are techni‐ tions, social insurance systems, occupational cally identical. If you have any questions in this safety authorities, etc.
  • Page 4 Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak – serious or fatal burns could result! Before starting STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment. Check that your power tool is properly assem‐...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Starting the engine Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands – right hand on the control handle, left Start the engine at least 3 meters from the refuel‐ hand on the drive tube – even if you are left- ing spot and only outdoors.
  • Page 6 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques It the saw chain continues moving, have the Dust (e.g. sawdust), fumes and smoke, gener‐ machine repaired by your specialist dealer. ated while using the machine, may be hazardous Check and correct the idle speed setting at regu‐ to health.
  • Page 7 Watch out for rolling branches. formed by a servicing dealer. Note when reaching the end of a cut that the STIHL recommends that you have servicing and power tool is no longer supported by the guide repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐...

  • Page 8: Using The Unit

    Do not throw cuttings into the garbage can – they can be composted. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – Working technique see "Specifications". Hold the control handle with your right hand, and Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...
  • Page 9 3 Using the Unit English 3.4.1 Cross-cut 3.4.3 Flush-cutting thick branches To avoid pinching the saw in the cut, position the bar in the area of the housing against the branch and then perform the cross-cut from the top downward. The saw chain can be positioned pre‐ cisely using the gauge bar.

  • Page 10: Assembling The Unit

    English 4 Assembling the Unit Assembling the Unit 3.4.4 Cutting above obstacles The unit features a split drive tube that helps save space during transportation. It unit can be easily disassembled for transportation – see “Transporting the Power Tool". Connecting the Drive Tube WARNING Do not mount KombiTools –...

  • Page 11: Cutting Attachment

    5 Cutting Attachment English Chain Scabbard ► Slide the lug (2) on the front drive tube (3) into the slot (4) in the coupling sleeve as far as stop – if necessary, turn the front drive tube (3) back and forth while pushing it home.

  • Page 12: Tensioning The Chain

    English 7 Tensioning the Chain Tensioning the Chain Fitting the saw chain Re-tensioning during cutting work: ► Shut off the engine. ► Loosen the nut. WARNING ► Hold the bar nose up. ► Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the screw (1) counterclockwise until the chain fits sharp cutters.

  • Page 13: Fueling

    9.2.2 Engine oil tions and without harming the environment! If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- 10 Fueling stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil classified as JASO FB, JASO FC, 10.1...

  • Page 14: Chain Lubricant

    Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricat‐ Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do ing properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrica‐ not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use tion. the STIHL filler nozzle (special accessory).
  • Page 15 English 12.2 Opening Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for chain oil (special accessory). 12.4 Closing ► Raise grip to vertical position.

  • Page 16: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer for assistance if necessary. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer.

  • Page 17: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    15 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 14.1 Shoulder strap 15.2 Starting the Engine ► Put on the shoulder strap (1). ► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (4) at least ► Adjust the length of the strap. five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel. ►...

  • Page 18: Transporting The Unit

    English 16 Transporting the Unit ► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and open the throttle – the choke knob moves to the run position F. After a cold start, warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. WARNING Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    17 Operating Instructions English The unit features a split drive tube that helps save space during transportation. 16.1 Disconnecting the Drive Tube ► Disconnect the shoulder strap from the carry‐ ing ring. ► Place the unit on the ground: ► Slide the lug (5) on the front drive tube (2) into the slot (6) in the coupling sleeve as far as stop –...

  • Page 20: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    English 18 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 17.2 During Operation 17.3.2 Storing for a long period See chapter on "Storing the Machine" NOTICE 18 Taking Care of the Guide Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in power – this could damage the engine –...

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Air Filter

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly NOTICE eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ Replace damaged parts. tions". ► Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter housing, make sure it is properly seated –...

  • Page 22: Storing The Machine

    English 22 Storing the Machine The spark plug boot (2) is under the cap (1). WARNING WARNING Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or The cap (1) protects the spark plug boot from explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an damage.

  • Page 23: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    ► If the unit is stored with the shaft disassem‐ STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair bled: Attach the protective cap to the shaft to work be carried out only by authorised STIHL prevent dirt from getting into the coupling dealers.
  • Page 24 Other files have the wrong shape and cut. 24.5 For checking angles A Filing angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a filing angle of 30°. Exceptions are ripping chains with a filing angle of 10°. Ripping chains have an X in their designations.
  • Page 25 24 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English 24.7 Depth gauge setting 90° The depth gauge determines the height at which the cutter enters the wood and thus the thickness of the chip removed. a Specified distance or setting between depth gauge and cutting edge.
  • Page 26 English 24 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain ► After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, WARNING remove filings or grinding dust – lubricate the chain thoroughly. The other parts of the humped drive link must not ► Before a long out-of-service period, clean the be filed since this may increase the kickback ten‐...

  • Page 27: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Dealer STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair 25.1 Spark arresting screen in muf‐ work be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. fler WARNING To reduce the risk of fire caused by hot particles escaping from the machine, never operate the machine without a spark arresting screen, or with the spark arresting screen damaged.

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Care

    English 26 Maintenance and Care 26 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐ ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐ mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.).

  • Page 29: Main Parts

    If you only use your power tool occa‐ sionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Chain sprocket check Replace Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 27 Main Parts 11 Throttle trigger 12 Throttle trigger lockout 13 Carburetor adjusting screws 14 Choke lever 15 Air filter cover...

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repairs

    Sound pressure level L in accord‐ out by a servicing dealer. ance with ISO 22868 STIHL recommends that you have servicing and HT 56 C: 91 dB(A) repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...

  • Page 31: Disposal

    When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ ment parts which have been approved by STIHL EN ISO 11680‑1, EN 55012, EN 61000‑6‑1 for this power tool or are technically identical.
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