Stihl HL 56 K User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-569-8621-A. VA5.B20. 0000007467_009_GB
HL 56 K
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your hedge
cutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL hedge
cutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your hedge
cutter. For further information you can
go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a hedge cutter is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Using the Unit 12
Assembling the Unit 14
Fuel 15
Fueling 16
Starting / Stopping the Engine 18
Operating Instructions 20
Cleaning the Air Filter 20
Engine Management 21
Adjusting the Carburetor 21
Spark Plug 21
Engine Running Behavior 22
Lubricating the Gearbox 23
Sharpening Instructions 23
Storing the Machine 23
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 24
Maintenance and Care 25
Main Parts 27
Specifications 28
Maintenance and Repairs 29
Disposal 29
Limited Warranty 30
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 30
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 32
Trademarks 34

Stihl HL 56 K Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HL 56 K
Category	Trimmer
Language	English