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Stihl HS 56-Z Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL HS 46, 56 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Using the Unit It has been built using modern Fuel production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance. Fueling...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually Depending on the model concerned, the It is important that you improve all of its products. For this following pictograms may be attached to...
  • Page 5 Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles. Only use cutting blades and accessories that are explicitly approved for this power tool by STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Carry the power tool by the handle –...
  • Page 6 STIHL resin solvent (lubricant). Check cutter guard (if fitted) for – damage. HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...
  • Page 7 English Holding and Controlling the Unit During Operation Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. Always hold the power tool firmly with In the event of impending danger or in When working at heights: both hands on the handles. Wrap your an emergency, switch off the engine Always use a lift bucket –...
  • Page 8 If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray problems in the hands (whitefinger the blades with STIHL resin solvent from disease). time to time during cutting. This helps reduce blade friction as well as the...

  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    Disposal Use only a spark plug of the type advice. approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Do not throw cuttings into the garbage Maintenance and Repairs Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in can –...

  • Page 10: Fuel

    For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that you always use the right mix ratio.

  • Page 11: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 12 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 13: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English Choke closed l – this position is used Starting / Stopping the to start a cold engine. The Master Engine Control lever moves to the normal run position F when the throttle trigger is Positions and Functions of Master squeezed.
  • Page 14 English Start the engine. Warm engine (warm start) Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. Hold the unit firmly with your left hand on the fan housing and press down. Hold the starter grip with your right hand. Version without ErgoStart Pull the starter grip slowly until you Depress the throttle trigger...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    English run position F. After a cold start, Engine does not start in warm start Operating Instructions warm up the engine by opening the position n. throttle several times. Move the Master Control lever to l and continue cranking until the During break-in period WARNING engine runs.

  • Page 16: Cleaning The Air Filter

    English Adjusting Idle Speed Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Carry out the standard setting. If there is a noticeable loss of engine General Information Start and warm up the engine. power Engine stops while idling The carburetor comes from the factory Turn the idle speed screw (LA) with a standard setting.

  • Page 17: Checking The Spark Plug

    Remove the spark plug boot (2) necessary if engine does not run only suppressed spark plugs of the using a suitable tool (e.g. satisfactorily: type approved by STIHL – see combination wrench). "Specifications". Carry out the standard setting. Unscrew the spark plug.

  • Page 18: Lubricating The Gearbox

    NOTICE 25 hours of operation Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. HS 46 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge WARNING trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear. Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing.

  • Page 19: Storing The Machine

    Drain and clean the fuel tank in a resharpened by a dealer on a workshop well ventilated area. Unscrew the filler plug (1). If no sharpener. STIHL recommends a STIHL grease can be seen on the inside of Dispose of fuel properly in servicing dealer.

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Care

    English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work - ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Clean Control handle...
  • Page 21 Have replaced by servicing dealer commercial use only – check every 25 Gearbox lubrication hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubricant if necessary Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C...

  • Page 22: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 23: Main Parts

    English Main Parts Control handle Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Spark plug boot Muffler Front handle Fuel filler cap Fuel tank Carburetor adjusting screws 10 Master Control lever 11 Manual fuel pump 12 Filter cover 13 Starter grip 14 Blade scabbard 15 Cutting blades (HS 46) 16 Cutting blades (HS 46 C) 17 Cutting blades (HS 56 C)

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Cutting length: 450 mm Sound pressure level L to ISO 10517 Engine HS 46 C (ISO 11201) Bidirectional, ground on one side STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine HS 46: 95 dB(A) Sharpening angle: 35° HS 46 C: 95 dB(A) Displacement: 21.4 cm...

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Repairs

    STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- in accordance with a standardized test are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.

  • Page 26: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    English The year of manufacture and serial EC Declaration of Conformity number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 28.11.2018 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declare in exclusive responsibility that...
  • Page 28 0458-447-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04584470121B* 0458-447-0121-B...

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