Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual page 4

English
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear a safety hard hat where there is a danger
of head injuries from falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal
protective equipment.
2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Always fit the chain scabbard – even when you
carry the power tool for short distances.
Ensure that the power tool is always well bal‐
anced and hold it by the shaft for carrying. Do
not touch hot parts of the machine, especially the
surface of the muffler – Risk of burns!
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is highly flammable – keep
away from fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and to pre‐
vent fuel spraying out.
4
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
After fueling, tighten down the screw-
type fuel cap as securely as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there
is a fuel leak – serious or fatal burns could result!
2.4 Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual.
– Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
– Correctly mounted guide bar
– Correctly tensioned saw chain
– Slide control / stop switch must move easily to
STOP or 0
– Throttle trigger lockout (if installed) and throttle
trigger must move easily – the throttle trigger
must return to the idle position automatically
– Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a
loose boot may cause sparking that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire!
– Never attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices.
– Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – this is important for safe control of
the machine.
– Adjust the harness to suit your height and
reach. Observe the chapter "Fitting the Har‐
ness"
The power tool must only be operated when it is
in good operating condition – Risk of accident!
If you use a harness: Practice setting down the
machine quickly by removing the harness or by
unhooking the machine as you would in an emer‐
gency. To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
0458-555-8321-C