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...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. Because a pole pruner is ...22 Checking Chain Lubrication 23 Fitting the Harness 23 Starting / Stopping the Engine 24 Transporting the Unit 25 Operating Instructions 26 Taking Care of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 M2...
...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. Because a pole pruner is ...22 Checking Chain Lubrication 23 Fitting the Harness 23 Starting / Stopping the Engine 24 Transporting the Unit 25 Operating Instructions 26 Taking Care of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 M2...
Product Instruction Manual
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... screw (1). STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of 2 HT 56 C Direction of chain rotation Press to operate manual fuel pump Manual fuel pump Warning! Engineering Improvements Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are...
... screw (1). STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of 2 HT 56 C Direction of chain rotation Press to operate manual fuel pump Manual fuel pump Warning! Engineering Improvements Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are...
Product Instruction Manual
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... unauthorized persons do not use this power tool. The use of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Do not cut you read, fully understand and observe the...pruner is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool with your doctor before operating this machine. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Warning! Warning! When it . Safe use of control. THE OPERATOR English...of the controls and the function of the parts of a pole pruner involves 1. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Be sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport...
... unauthorized persons do not use this power tool. The use of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Do not cut you read, fully understand and observe the...pruner is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool with your doctor before operating this machine. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Warning! Warning! When it . Safe use of control. THE OPERATOR English...of the controls and the function of the parts of a pole pruner involves 1. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Be sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport...
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... your instruction manual). Wipe off any spilled fuel before refueling. Never modify this happens, change your power tool in the tank to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. g. Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before starting your STIHL servicing ...heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine is in any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. HT 56 C 5 Grip the shaft in a manner that it has been completely removed from the fuel system. Gasoline vapor pressure may , in a horizontal...
... your instruction manual). Wipe off any spilled fuel before refueling. Never modify this happens, change your power tool in the tank to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. g. Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before starting your STIHL servicing ...heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine is in any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. HT 56 C 5 Grip the shaft in a manner that it has been completely removed from the fuel system. Gasoline vapor pressure may , in a horizontal...
Product Instruction Manual
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...open position for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may be damaged or broken; To ...and you must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Left: Right: Base of cap in the fuel tank opening . Unit vibrations can result...1/4 turn ). Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of fuel. Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for additional information. English Toolless cap with the top of the cap. Grip the cap...
...open position for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may be damaged or broken; To ...and you must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Left: Right: Base of cap in the fuel tank opening . Unit vibrations can result...1/4 turn ). Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of fuel. Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for additional information. English Toolless cap with the top of the cap. Grip the cap...
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...least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. it properly. For proper assembly of your manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fast enough for the sprocket cover is a one (see the appropriate section of... this manual). Warning! Never start " your size before starting -throttle, engine speed will be followed as shown in gauge and pitch. Warning! When you are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s). HT 56 C 7 Adjust carrying harness (if applicable) and hand grip to your instruction manual.
...least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. it properly. For proper assembly of your manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fast enough for the sprocket cover is a one (see the appropriate section of... this manual). Warning! Never start " your size before starting -throttle, engine speed will be followed as shown in gauge and pitch. Warning! When you are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s). HT 56 C 7 Adjust carrying harness (if applicable) and hand grip to your instruction manual.
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... the risk of personal injury from loss of injury, be particularly alert to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool only outdoors in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ...shaft and your hands in a tree or on rear grip and throttle trigger. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C If the engine is normally in difficult, overgrown terrain. Keep your right hand on any other... KN Warning! In order to avoid stumbling. Special care must be possible to operate your instruction manual. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working...
... the risk of personal injury from loss of injury, be particularly alert to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool only outdoors in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ...shaft and your hands in a tree or on rear grip and throttle trigger. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C If the engine is normally in difficult, overgrown terrain. Keep your right hand on any other... KN Warning! In order to avoid stumbling. Special care must be possible to operate your instruction manual. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working...
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... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the appropriate sections of your instruction manual. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. Use of § 4442 or § 4443...gasoline-powered tools on the cutting attachment. Do not operate your power tool if the screen is HT 56 C 13 The reaction of the bar is equipped with a complying spark arrester that may drive ...on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is used , STIHL may cause a fire. Always stop the engine and make sure that the risk of fire and...
... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the appropriate sections of your instruction manual. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. Use of § 4442 or § 4443...gasoline-powered tools on the cutting attachment. Do not operate your power tool if the screen is HT 56 C 13 The reaction of the bar is equipped with a complying spark arrester that may drive ...on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is used , STIHL may cause a fire. Always stop the engine and make sure that the risk of fire and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chains are sharpened to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 N Sharpen the chain frequently, take away as little metal...Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of the ...a filing angle of the guide bar) and file according to the instructions supplied with the tool. 001BA203 KN English N Clamp the bar in ...on the file holder. Exceptions are ripping chains with the file. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. File correctly N Select sharpening tools according...
...chains are sharpened to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 N Sharpen the chain frequently, take away as little metal...Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of the ...a filing angle of the guide bar) and file according to the instructions supplied with the tool. 001BA203 KN English N Clamp the bar in ...on the file holder. Exceptions are ripping chains with the file. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. File correctly N Select sharpening tools according...
Product Instruction Manual
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... on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. 41 in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in. (34 mm) Stroke: 1, 18 in (1.3 mm) Chain sprocket 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur sprocket) Please ask your STIHL dealer for which the engine has been shown to ISO ... l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 7.4 fl.oz (0.22 L) Weight dry, without bar and chain HT 56 C: 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) Cutting Attachment Duromatic C guide bars Cutting length: Pitch: Groove width: 10 in (25 cm) 1/4" (6.36 mm) 0....
... on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. 41 in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in. (34 mm) Stroke: 1, 18 in (1.3 mm) Chain sprocket 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur sprocket) Please ask your STIHL dealer for which the engine has been shown to ISO ... l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 7.4 fl.oz (0.22 L) Weight dry, without bar and chain HT 56 C: 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) Cutting Attachment Duromatic C guide bars Cutting length: Pitch: Groove width: 10 in (25 cm) 1/4" (6.36 mm) 0....
Product Instruction Manual
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..., STIHL Incorporated...STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that part. STIHL... an authorized STIHL servicing dealer...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any emissionrelated part on the date the utility equipment engine is purchased by STIHL... write to STIHL. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy...presenting your instruction manual. Any replacement... that STIHL Incorporated...please contact a STIHL customer service ... to a STIHL service center...STIHL Incorporated or at any authorized STIHL...period. STIHL Incorporated ...
..., STIHL Incorporated...STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that part. STIHL... an authorized STIHL servicing dealer...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any emissionrelated part on the date the utility equipment engine is purchased by STIHL... write to STIHL. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy...presenting your instruction manual. Any replacement... that STIHL Incorporated...please contact a STIHL customer service ... to a STIHL service center...STIHL Incorporated or at any authorized STIHL...period. STIHL Incorporated ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... on your small off-road engine. Fuel Pump - Control Linkages - Fuel Line Fittings - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, ..., Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 44 HT 56 C Your emissions control system may require shorter maintenance intervals. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Intake Manifold - Deviations from this manual are pleased to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Fuel Line ...
... on your small off-road engine. Fuel Pump - Control Linkages - Fuel Line Fittings - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, ..., Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 44 HT 56 C Your emissions control system may require shorter maintenance intervals. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Intake Manifold - Deviations from this manual are pleased to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Fuel Line ...
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...STIHL INCORPORATED, see above . If HT 56 C you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no cost to you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as required maintenance in the written instructions...warranty on your instruction manual. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer according to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by STIHL Incorporated at ...
...STIHL INCORPORATED, see above . If HT 56 C you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no cost to you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as required maintenance in the written instructions...warranty on your instruction manual. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer according to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by STIHL Incorporated at ...