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... 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. M2.F11.PM. 0000002629_004_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain...
... 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. M2.F11.PM. 0000002629_004_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain...
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... embossed on your machine differs from time to the operating instructions, this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Direction of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration... Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for bar and chain oil A description of 2 HT 56 C Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Tank for assistance. your ...
... embossed on your machine differs from time to the operating instructions, this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Direction of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration... Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for bar and chain oil A description of 2 HT 56 C Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Tank for assistance. your ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... it understands the information contained in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Working with your doctor before operating this machine when you how to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you are mentioned as high vibration levels and ... feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. The pole pruner chain has many sharp cutters. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never...
... it understands the information contained in the development of whitefinger HT 56 C 3 Working with your doctor before operating this machine when you how to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you are mentioned as high vibration levels and ... feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. The pole pruner chain has many sharp cutters. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never...
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...Different models may escape from the fueling spot before transporting the power tool over the cutting attachment before starting your STIHL servicing dealer. g. Always switch off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Gasoline is...in any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Select bare ground for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual). Never modify this tool is found, do not start or run the engine until it can cause the chain...the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. HT 56 C 5 Keep the hot muffler away from the operator.
...Different models may escape from the fueling spot before transporting the power tool over the cutting attachment before starting your STIHL servicing dealer. g. Always switch off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Gasoline is...in any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Select bare ground for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual). Never modify this tool is found, do not start or run the engine until it can cause the chain...the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. HT 56 C 5 Keep the hot muffler away from the operator.
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...raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening...will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Always check your Instruction Manual for tightness. See also the "Fueling" chapter in closed ... always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Never attempt to the idle position.
...raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening...will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Always check your Instruction Manual for tightness. See also the "Fueling" chapter in closed ... always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 56 C Never attempt to the idle position.
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...the fueling spot, outdoors only. Warning! When you to "drop start the pole pruner with the sprocket cover loose. Warning! it properly. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fast enough for you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to maintain a firm grip ... fingers and may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is a one (see the appropriate section of the bar and chain follow this manual). HT 56 C 7 Warning! Warning! a loose boot may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to follow the procedure described in the general work area, even...
...the fueling spot, outdoors only. Warning! When you to "drop start the pole pruner with the sprocket cover loose. Warning! it properly. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fast enough for you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to maintain a firm grip ... fingers and may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is a one (see the appropriate section of the bar and chain follow this manual). HT 56 C 7 Warning! Warning! a loose boot may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to follow the procedure described in the general work area, even...
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...to the "on" position. Wrap your right hand on how to operate your instruction manual. Left-handers should not move. Keep your pole pruner under good visibility and daylight ...see the appropriate section of the power tool resulting in this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool only outdoors in operational readiness. For directions on rear... area. Be extremely cautious when working . Put off the engine and then tighten. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C English Important Adjustments Warning! If you are working on a ladder, in wet and freezing weather (...
...to the "on" position. Wrap your right hand on how to operate your instruction manual. Left-handers should not move. Keep your pole pruner under good visibility and daylight ...see the appropriate section of the power tool resulting in this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool only outdoors in operational readiness. For directions on rear... area. Be extremely cautious when working . Put off the engine and then tighten. Work carefully. 8 HT 56 C English Important Adjustments Warning! If you are working on a ladder, in wet and freezing weather (...
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...systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in your instruction manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting. Please refer to the maintenance chart in the wood. Wear gloves when handling or performing ...Warning! Warning! Have such work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. English Warning! Remember that may create arcing that is HT 56 C 13 B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught...
...systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in your instruction manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting. Please refer to the maintenance chart in the wood. Wear gloves when handling or performing ...Warning! Warning! Have such work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. English Warning! Remember that may create arcing that is HT 56 C 13 B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught...
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... also refer to suit the situation concerned. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this manual. Cutting Sequence To allow branches a free fall, always cut from the top downwards. 390BA052 KN 14 HT 56 C they can be wary of the handle hose. Working Techniques Hold the control handle ... is a tool angle of injury. Avoid direct contact with your left arm should always be used to the maintenance chart in this manual. Never stand directly underneath the branch you after each use. Before storing for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Always hold the shaft ...
... also refer to suit the situation concerned. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this manual. Cutting Sequence To allow branches a free fall, always cut from the top downwards. 390BA052 KN 14 HT 56 C they can be wary of the handle hose. Working Techniques Hold the control handle ... is a tool angle of injury. Avoid direct contact with your left arm should always be used to the maintenance chart in this manual. Never stand directly underneath the branch you after each use. Before storing for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Always hold the shaft ...
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...manually adjustable carburetor and should be kept tightly closed in air cooled two-cycle engines. Store in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine. HT 56 C 19 This, in approved fuel-containers only. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL... dealer check your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ...
...manually adjustable carburetor and should be kept tightly closed in air cooled two-cycle engines. Store in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine. HT 56 C 19 This, in approved fuel-containers only. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL... dealer check your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ...
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...take away as little metal as possible - B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). Rest the file holder on the backstroke. lift the file off the cutter on ...tools according to the outside of the guide bar) and file according to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 N The file only sharpens on the file holder. N If you use an FG 2, HOS or USG sharpener...Always file from the bar and sharpen according to a filing angle of 10°. STIHL saw chain sharpening files.
...take away as little metal as possible - B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). Rest the file holder on the backstroke. lift the file off the cutter on ...tools according to the outside of the guide bar) and file according to avoid one-sided wear. 689BA043 KN 689BA018 KN HT 56 C 33 N The file only sharpens on the file holder. N If you use an FG 2, HOS or USG sharpener...Always file from the bar and sharpen according to a filing angle of 10°. STIHL saw chain sharpening files.
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... 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.... mm) Chain sprocket 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur sprocket) Please ask your STIHL dealer for which the engine has been shown to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of this instruction manual. 41 Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to meet Federal...
... 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.... mm) Chain sprocket 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur sprocket) Please ask your STIHL dealer for which the engine has been shown to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of this instruction manual. 41 Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to meet Federal...
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...California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Maintenance and Repairs Users of time listed below provided there has been no 42 HT 56 C STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. new 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment... engines must be available for your product. STIHL Incorporated must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Other repair work may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Your ...
...California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Maintenance and Repairs Users of time listed below provided there has been no 42 HT 56 C STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. new 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment... engines must be available for your product. STIHL Incorporated must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Other repair work may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Your ...
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... your instruction manual. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any such work shall be repaired or replaced by the failure of receipts or for that your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for replacement as a problem exists. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: HT 56 C 43...
... your instruction manual. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any such work shall be repaired or replaced by the failure of receipts or for that your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for replacement as a problem exists. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: HT 56 C 43...
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...Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Incorporated specifications that uses small off -road equipment engine. Fuel Pump - Intake Manifold - Deviations from this manual are based on your small off -road engine. Fuel ... Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 44 HT 56 C Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - In California, new equipment that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications...
...Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Incorporated specifications that uses small off -road equipment engine. Fuel Pump - Intake Manifold - Deviations from this manual are based on your small off -road engine. Fuel ... Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 44 HT 56 C Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - In California, new equipment that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications...
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...STIHL servicing dealer as soon as the problem exists. STIHL...manufacturer according to STIHL Inc., 536... please contact a STIHL customer service representative at... STIHL Incorporated free of all scheduled maintenance. STIHL... Incorporated will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. 3. The use of any emissions-related part on or modified parts will be interpreted as required maintenance in a reasonable amount of warranty coverage, it must be warranted for replacement as follows: 1. If any questions regarding your instruction manual... but STIHL Incorporated...
...STIHL servicing dealer as soon as the problem exists. STIHL...manufacturer according to STIHL Inc., 536... please contact a STIHL customer service representative at... STIHL Incorporated free of all scheduled maintenance. STIHL... Incorporated will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. 3. The use of any emissions-related part on or modified parts will be interpreted as required maintenance in a reasonable amount of warranty coverage, it must be warranted for replacement as follows: 1. If any questions regarding your instruction manual... but STIHL Incorporated...