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  • Page 1 HS 46, 56 2 - 21 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler..... 14 Engineering improvements Checking the Spark Plug......15 Lubricating the Gearbox......16 STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all Storing the Machine........16 of its products. For this reason we may modify Sharpening Instructions......17 the design, engineering and appearance of our Maintenance and Care......17...
  • Page 3 Use the machine only for cutting hedges, shrubs, bushes, scrub and the like. The machine must not be used for any other purposes – risk of acci‐ STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ sonal protective equipment. dents! Never attempt to modify your power tool in any...
  • Page 4 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Refueling bent or warped), correctly mounted and thor‐ oughly sprayed with STIHL resin solvent (lubri‐ Gasoline is an extremely flammable cant) fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do not spill any fuel – do not smoke.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English 2.6.1 Right-handed users Note that the cutting blades continue to run for a short period after you let go of the throttle trigger - flywheel effect! The gearhead becomes hot during operation. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing! Take special care in slippery conditions –...
  • Page 6 (e.g. tingling sensation in fingers), seek medical advice. If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the cut‐ ting blades with STIHL resin solvent from time to 2.10 Maintenance and Repairs time during cutting. This will significantly reduce blade friction, the aggressive effects of sap and Service the machine regularly.

  • Page 7: Using The Unit

    Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular inter‐ vals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...

  • Page 8: Fuel

    27% (E27). 4.2.2 Engine oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil classified as JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- Repeat the procedure several times on wide EGD.

  • Page 9: Fueling

    STIHL MotoMix however can be stored for up to 5 years without any problems. ► Shake the canister containing the fuel mixture thoroughly before refueling WARNING Pressure may have built up in the canister –...
  • Page 10 Filling Up with Fuel in alignment. Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. Closing ► Fold the grip down.

  • Page 11: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    6 Starting / Stopping the Engine English Starting / Stopping the If the tank cap cannot be locked in the fuel tank opening Engine Bottom of cap is twisted in relation to top. Positions and Functions of ► Remove the cap from the fuel tank and check Master Control Lever it from above.
  • Page 12 English 6 Starting / Stopping the Engine 6.3.2 Warm engine (warm start) To select the starting throttle position n, move the Master Control lever to choke closed l first, then push it into the starting throttle position n. The Master Control lever moves from the starting throttle position n or choke closed position l to the normal run position F when you press down the throttle trigger lockout and blip the...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    7 Operating Instructions English 6.4.2 Version with ErgoStart 6.7.3 If the engine does not start ► Pull the starter grip steadily. ► Check that all settings are correct. ► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if As soon as the engine runs necessary.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Air Filter

    English 8 Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Air Filter then turn it about another full turn in the same direction. If there is a noticeable loss of WARNING engine power If the cutting blades continue to run while the engine is idling, have your power tool checked and repaired by your servicing dealer.

  • Page 15: Checking The Spark Plug

    – Dirty air filter. hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly – Unfavorable running conditions. eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". 11.1 Removing the Spark Plug ► Stopping the Engine...

  • Page 16: Lubricating The Gearbox

    25 hours of opera‐ tion 12.1.1 HS 46 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear. ► Fit the retaining plate (2) so that it is flush with the gearbox housing.

  • Page 17: Sharpening Instructions

    This may cause overload It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened and will give unsatisfactory cutting results. by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 15 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
  • Page 18 Visual inspection Have replaced by serv‐ icing dealer Gearbox lubrication commercial use only – check every 25 hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubri‐ cant if necessary Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 0458-447-8321-D...

  • Page 19: Main Parts

    Cutting length: 600 mm 14 Blade Scabbard 15 Cutting Blades (HS 46) 17.5 Weight 16 Cutting Blades (HS 46 C) complete with cutting attachment, dry 17 Cutting Blades (HS 56 C) 17.5.1 HS 46 18 Blunt Projection (integral cutter guard) 450 mm blade: 4.0 kg...

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Repairs

    Handle, left: 4.5 m/s Handle, right: 4.9 m/s When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ ment parts which have been approved by STIHL HS 46 C for this power tool or are technically identical. Handle, left: 4.5 m/s Handle, right: Only use high-quality replacement parts in order 4.9 m/s...

  • Page 21: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 15.07.2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ Director Product Certification & Regulatory ance with local regulations.
  • Page 22 English 20 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-447-8321-D...
  • Page 23 20 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-447-8321-D...
  • Page 24 *04584478321D* 0458-447-8321-D...

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