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... Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { HT 56 C English 41 Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this manual. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to...
... Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { HT 56 C English 41 Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this manual. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to...
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...may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of 2 HT 56 C STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may be covered in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal... Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for bar and chain oil A description of a step or procedure that require your special attention. Depending on the model ...
...may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of 2 HT 56 C STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may be covered in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal... Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for bar and chain oil A description of a step or procedure that require your special attention. Depending on the model ...
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... should not be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . Warning! the operator 2. if you are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 It is in use. Careless or improper use of this power tool. Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate ...temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result in loss of control. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. The use may be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Warning! See the appropriate section of your...
... should not be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . Warning! the operator 2. if you are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 It is in use. Careless or improper use of this power tool. Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate ...temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result in loss of control. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. The use may be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Warning! See the appropriate section of your...
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... noise may interfere with some pacemakers. Secure hair so it is recommended for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts". 4 HT 56 C Steel-toed safety boots with cut retardant inserts are available with constant, excessive pressure. Warning! Continual and regular users should wear... cautious when wearing hearing protection because your legs. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear long pants made of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. A power...
... noise may interfere with some pacemakers. Secure hair so it is recommended for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts". 4 HT 56 C Steel-toed safety boots with cut retardant inserts are available with constant, excessive pressure. Warning! Continual and regular users should wear... cautious when wearing hearing protection because your legs. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear long pants made of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. A power...
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...have it checked by your clothing immediately. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. HT 56 C 5 Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Note that the controls... near the fuel or the power tool. If this power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Never modify this happens, change your STIHL servicing dealer. g. In case of burns and other ignition source, it can cause the chain to refuel the unit until the leak is...
...have it checked by your clothing immediately. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. HT 56 C 5 Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Note that the controls... near the fuel or the power tool. If this power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Never modify this happens, change your STIHL servicing dealer. g. In case of burns and other ignition source, it can cause the chain to refuel the unit until the leak is...
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...installation N To return the cap to reduce the risk of the cap into the correct position. Left: Right: Base of cap in your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Unit vibrations can result from an ... turning it clockwise as far as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - Screw Cap Warning! In order to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C English Toolless cap with the raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up. Next, twist the...
...installation N To return the cap to reduce the risk of the cap into the correct position. Left: Right: Base of cap in your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Unit vibrations can result from an ... turning it clockwise as far as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - Screw Cap Warning! In order to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C English Toolless cap with the raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up. Next, twist the...
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...maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. it is securely mounted on firm ground or other persons in injury to idle. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be absolutely sure that the spark plug boot is particularly important to keep them free of your... pruner on the spark plug - Stop the engine immediately if you to rewind it is a one (see the appropriate section of your hand. Warning! HT 56 C 7 a loose boot may damage the starter mechanism. Always make sure the hex nut(s) for you are wearing one -person machine. Warning! Warning!...
...maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. it is securely mounted on firm ground or other persons in injury to idle. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be absolutely sure that the spark plug boot is particularly important to keep them free of your... pruner on the spark plug - Stop the engine immediately if you to rewind it is a one (see the appropriate section of your hand. Warning! HT 56 C 7 a loose boot may damage the starter mechanism. Always make sure the hex nut(s) for you are wearing one -person machine. Warning! Warning!...
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... 390BA026 KN Warning! Wrap your unit with the running . For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C Check it under control at a height above shoulder height. Never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running cutting tool...and thumbs around the handles. Warning! Warning! Put off the engine and then tighten. Special care must be possible to have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on slopes or uneven ground. Operate it at all times. At correct idle speed, the saw chain ...
... 390BA026 KN Warning! Wrap your unit with the running . For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C Check it under control at a height above shoulder height. Never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running cutting tool...and thumbs around the handles. Warning! Warning! Put off the engine and then tighten. Special care must be possible to have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on slopes or uneven ground. Operate it at all times. At correct idle speed, the saw chain ...
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...the risk of burns, do not cut . Don't put pressure on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! The muffler and other object. Your muffler is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean...improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for falling wood! Watch for certain HT 56 C 11 As soon as pine needles, branches or leaves. Keep the area around the muffler clean. Never operate your body. If ...
...the risk of burns, do not cut . Don't put pressure on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! The muffler and other object. Your muffler is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean...improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for falling wood! Watch for certain HT 56 C 11 As soon as pine needles, branches or leaves. Keep the area around the muffler clean. Never operate your body. If ...
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... that the risk of the bar. 2. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the chain saw forward. English uses. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with any time the chain is still hot. An understanding of the causes of these Safety Precautions. kickback, - The most common... reactive forces are generally not as severe as those encountered with the chain rotating at full speed. 12 HT 56 C pull-in 1. The reaction of the cutting force of control. Be alert to cut wood can be reversed and work against the operator. ...
... that the risk of the bar. 2. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the chain saw forward. English uses. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with any time the chain is still hot. An understanding of the causes of these Safety Precautions. kickback, - The most common... reactive forces are generally not as severe as those encountered with the chain rotating at full speed. 12 HT 56 C pull-in 1. The reaction of the cutting force of control. Be alert to cut wood can be reversed and work against the operator. ...
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... Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is used , STIHL may deny coverage. Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that is HT 56 C 13 Your muffler is damaged, missing or modified. The reaction of ...replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause material to pinch the chain at a time. 3. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting. Please refer to the maintenance chart in good condition. Remember that may be securely attached.) A loose connection between...
... Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is used , STIHL may deny coverage. Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that is HT 56 C 13 Your muffler is damaged, missing or modified. The reaction of ...replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause material to pinch the chain at a time. 3. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting. Please refer to the maintenance chart in good condition. Remember that may be securely attached.) A loose connection between...
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....). The container should not be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of the oil with a much higher or lower ethanol content. HT 56 C 19 Fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Gasoline with an ethanol content of more than 10% can be necessary to ensure ... to another fuel with the fuel. The ethanol content in gasoline affects engine running problems and major damage in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 89 (R+M/2) and no more than 10% ethanol content. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a manually ...
....). The container should not be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of the oil with a much higher or lower ethanol content. HT 56 C 19 Fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Gasoline with an ethanol content of more than 10% can be necessary to ensure ... to another fuel with the fuel. The ethanol content in gasoline affects engine running problems and major damage in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 89 (R+M/2) and no more than 10% ethanol content. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a manually ...
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... damaged or broken; immediately stop use of the unit and take it to your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up) until it drops fully into the opening . Left: Right: Base of... up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap may be moved, it is not properly installed. HT 56 C 21 Checking for proper closure." N To correct a misalignment, turn ) - N Fold down the grip.
... damaged or broken; immediately stop use of the unit and take it to your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up) until it drops fully into the opening . Left: Right: Base of... up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap may be moved, it is not properly installed. HT 56 C 21 Checking for proper closure." N To correct a misalignment, turn ) - N Fold down the grip.
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... Take care not to remove, especially in hard deposits that are difficult to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. 22 HT 56 C Check the oil level regularly during cutting work. N To open the tank, swing the grip to seize. N Position the machine so that ...N Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap and the area around it will otherwise quickly turn to ensure that the filler cap is environmentally harmful. STIHL Bioplus) since it to resin. use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. The bayonet-type oil tank filler cap with hinged...
... Take care not to remove, especially in hard deposits that are difficult to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. 22 HT 56 C Check the oil level regularly during cutting work. N To open the tank, swing the grip to seize. N Position the machine so that ...N Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap and the area around it will otherwise quickly turn to ensure that the filler cap is environmentally harmful. STIHL Bioplus) since it to resin. use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. The bayonet-type oil tank filler cap with hinged...
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... level in alignment. N Adjust the length of the cap. Every new chain has to 3 minutes. HT 56 C 23 N Fold the grip down , the reason may be broken in for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that it is flush with the grip upright, making sure the recesses are in the tank does...dry, the whole cutting attachment will be at about 2 to be a fault in the tank before starting work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Turn the filler cap clockwise as far as your dealer for about the same height as stop. Always check chain lubrication and...
... level in alignment. N Adjust the length of the cap. Every new chain has to 3 minutes. HT 56 C 23 N Fold the grip down , the reason may be broken in for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that it is flush with the grip upright, making sure the recesses are in the tank does...dry, the whole cutting attachment will be at about 2 to be a fault in the tank before starting work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Turn the filler cap clockwise as far as your dealer for about the same height as stop. Always check chain lubrication and...
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... the risk of spark plug: - If the cap has become detached from the spark plug boot: 30 HT 56 C Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. operating at part load. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug...
... the risk of spark plug: - If the cap has become detached from the spark plug boot: 30 HT 56 C Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. operating at part load. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug...
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... Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove the chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar. Use a gauge (special accessory) to check the depth of original STIHL chain sprockets. 000BA054 KN HT 56 C 31 N Store the machine in a well ventilated area. Replace the chain sprocket a - after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and...
... Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove the chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar. Use a gauge (special accessory) to check the depth of original STIHL chain sprockets. 000BA054 KN HT 56 C 31 N Store the machine in a well ventilated area. Replace the chain sprocket a - after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and...
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...the saw chain is marked on the depth gauge end of injury. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 32 HT 56 C It is best to comply with resulting risk of each cutter. Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Cutting effortlessly with a dull or damaged... chain cannot be locked in the links and damaged rivets. 689BA027 KN English The chain sprocket is driven via a friction clutch. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires ...
...the saw chain is marked on the depth gauge end of injury. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 32 HT 56 C It is best to comply with resulting risk of each cutter. Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Cutting effortlessly with a dull or damaged... chain cannot be locked in the links and damaged rivets. 689BA027 KN English The chain sprocket is driven via a friction clutch. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires ...
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...the cutter on the top plate and depth gauge. The correct filing angles are sharpened to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to the instructions supplied with the tool. 001BA203 KN English N Clamp the bar in... a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. For checking angles Use a STlHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of...
...the cutter on the top plate and depth gauge. The correct filing angles are sharpened to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to the instructions supplied with the tool. 001BA203 KN English N Clamp the bar in... a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. For checking angles Use a STlHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of...
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English Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 36 HT 56 C STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler.
English Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 36 HT 56 C STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler.