Table Of Contents; Guide To Using This Manual - Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual......................... 2
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techni-
ques............................................................ 3
3 Using the Unit............................................. 8
4 Assembling the Unit.................................. 10
5 Cutting Attachment................................... 11
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain..................... 11
7 Tensioning the Chain................................ 12
8 Checking Chain Tension...........................12
9 Fuel........................................................... 12
10 Fueling...................................................... 13
11 Chain Lubricant.........................................14
12 Filling Chain Oil Tank................................14
13 Checking Chain Lubrication...................... 16
14 Fitting the Harness....................................16
15 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 17
16 Transporting the Unit................................ 18
17 Operating Instructions...............................19
18 Taking Care of the Guide Bar................... 20
19 Cleaning the Air Filter............................... 21
20 Adjusting the Carburetor........................... 21
21 Spark Plug................................................ 21
22 Storing the Machine.................................. 22
23 Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket....................................................23
24 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
.................................................................. 23
25 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer...27
26 Maintenance and Care..............................28
27 Main Parts.................................................29
28 Specifications............................................29
29 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 30
30 Disposal.................................................... 31
31 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 31
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni-
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis-
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
2
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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Guide to Using this Manual

1.1 Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms attached to the
machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the follow-
ing pictograms may be attached to your
machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Chain oil tank; chain oil
Direction of chain rotation
Operate manual fuel pump
Manual fuel pump
1.2 Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3 Engineering improvements
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.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man-
ual.
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