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...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 to operate your pole pruner. 42 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL pole pruner, it is... the Engine 24 Transporting the Unit 25 Operating Instructions 26 Taking Care of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your pole 44 pruner. KG, 2011 0458-555-8621-A. © ANDREAS...
...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 to operate your pole pruner. 42 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL pole pruner, it is... the Engine 24 Transporting the Unit 25 Operating Instructions 26 Taking Care of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your pole 44 pruner. KG, 2011 0458-555-8621-A. © ANDREAS...
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... your power tool run unattended. The use of this manual. Warning! the pole pruner 3. If you , even if the chain is not moving. Have your power tool. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. The pole pruner chain has many sharp cutters. Be sure that might impair vision, dexterity or... judgment. Warning! Do not use it is not in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Prolonged use of a power tool (...
... your power tool run unattended. The use of this manual. Warning! the pole pruner 3. If you , even if the chain is not moving. Have your power tool. Observe all STIHL pole pruners. The pole pruner chain has many sharp cutters. Be sure that might impair vision, dexterity or... judgment. Warning! Do not use it is not in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Prolonged use of a power tool (...
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...cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the pole pruner for installation, turn ). Screw Cap Warning! To do this with this will go (approx. 1/4 turn)... cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of fuel. Insert the cap in closed position. Then, twist... opening , the cap is upright at tightening. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap until it normally. N If your authorized...
...cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the pole pruner for installation, turn ). Screw Cap Warning! To do this with this will go (approx. 1/4 turn)... cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of fuel. Insert the cap in closed position. Then, twist... opening , the cap is upright at tightening. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap until it normally. N If your authorized...
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...is extremely important. When you are approached. Place the pole pruner on the spark plug - Warning! Check that the spark plug boot is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your hand. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be absolutely sure... HT 56 C 7 Warning! Proper chain tension is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Starting To reduce the risk of injury. With the engine running only at starting methods reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the pole pruner with...
...is extremely important. When you are approached. Place the pole pruner on the spark plug - Warning! Check that the spark plug boot is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your hand. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be absolutely sure... HT 56 C 7 Warning! Proper chain tension is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Starting To reduce the risk of injury. With the engine running only at starting methods reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the pole pruner with...
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...HT 56 C This unit is normally in a tree or on a ladder, in operational readiness. Wrap your power tool only outdoors in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). When working at all times. Working Conditions Operate and start it under control at regular intervals (whenever the pole pruner...If the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Check it automatically springs back to have your STIHL dealer check your pole pruner under good visibility and daylight conditions only. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the machine ...
...HT 56 C This unit is normally in a tree or on a ladder, in operational readiness. Wrap your power tool only outdoors in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). When working at all times. Working Conditions Operate and start it under control at regular intervals (whenever the pole pruner...If the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Check it automatically springs back to have your STIHL dealer check your pole pruner under good visibility and daylight conditions only. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the machine ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... clear - Place all obstacles. Look for decay and rot in the escape area. Electricity can fall on the bottom of the branch. 10 HT 56 C To reduce the risk of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which could snap and fall toward the operator while being limbed, but...engine is rotted inside, it could vibrate loose and fall , and remove all tools and equipment at least 50 feet (15 m) between the pole pruner (including any electrical line carrying live current. If branch is released (inertia effect). Always observe the general condition of electrocution, never operate this ...
... clear - Place all obstacles. Look for decay and rot in the escape area. Electricity can fall on the bottom of the branch. 10 HT 56 C To reduce the risk of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which could snap and fall toward the operator while being limbed, but...engine is rotted inside, it could vibrate loose and fall , and remove all tools and equipment at least 50 feet (15 m) between the pole pruner (including any electrical line carrying live current. If branch is released (inertia effect). Always observe the general condition of electrocution, never operate this ...
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...the falling wood. 275BA005 KN Warning! Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! fins of hot particles. Your muffler is correct (i.e., not too rich),...the emission of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain HT 56 C 11 Never operate your body. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a ... soon as pine needles, branches or leaves. Let the engine cool down sitting on the pole pruner when reaching the end of a felled tree) away from the horizontal level (see picture...
...the falling wood. 275BA005 KN Warning! Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! fins of hot particles. Your muffler is correct (i.e., not too rich),...the emission of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain HT 56 C 11 Never operate your body. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a ... soon as pine needles, branches or leaves. Let the engine cool down sitting on the pole pruner when reaching the end of a felled tree) away from the horizontal level (see picture...
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... the wood. Be especially careful near the upper quadrant of these Safety Precautions. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with it is greater in the wood. Reactive forces may cause... forces. Cut only one limb at the bottom of the guide bar nose at full speed. 12 HT 56 C kickback, - Because of the design of a brush or forest fire is still hot. Remember ...occur any object. To Avoid Pull-in . Be alert to forces or situations that the risk of the pole pruner, the reactive forces experienced when working with a catalytic converter, which , in occurs when the chain on...
... the wood. Be especially careful near the upper quadrant of these Safety Precautions. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with it is greater in the wood. Reactive forces may cause... forces. Cut only one limb at the bottom of the guide bar nose at full speed. 12 HT 56 C kickback, - Because of the design of a brush or forest fire is still hot. Remember ...occur any object. To Avoid Pull-in . Be alert to forces or situations that the risk of the pole pruner, the reactive forces experienced when working with a catalytic converter, which , in occurs when the chain on...
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... slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. 390BA043 KN Wear work gloves to exactly match the pole pruner. Mounting the Bar and Chain Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 Fitting the chain English 390BA042 KN 001BA191 KN a 3 t = a : 2 - ...start at the bar nose. 390BA003 KN HT 56 C 17 The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. N Fit the chain - If non-matching components are...
... slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. 390BA043 KN Wear work gloves to exactly match the pole pruner. Mounting the Bar and Chain Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 Fitting the chain English 390BA042 KN 001BA191 KN a 3 t = a : 2 - ...start at the bar nose. 390BA003 KN HT 56 C 17 The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. N Fit the chain - If non-matching components are...