STIHL HS 46, 56 Instruction Manual
English Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-447-0121-C. VA2.H20.
English Guide to Using this Manual Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to the machine are explained in this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be attached to your machine.
English Do not lend or rent your power tool without the User Manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. The use of machines that emit noise may be limited to certain hours of the day as specified by national and/or regional or local regulations. Anyone operating the machine must be well rested, in good physical health and in good mental condition.
English By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, properly secure your machine to prevent turnover, damage and fuel spillage. Refueling Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do not spill any fuel – do not smoke.
English Holding and guiding the machine While working Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. In the event of impending danger or in an emergency, switch off the engine immediately – move the Master Control Lever in the direction of STOP or †. 0008BA001 KN Right-handed users Right hand on the control handle and left hand on the handlebar.
English dizziness, or impaired concentration – these symptoms may possibly be the result of too-high exhaust gas concentration – Risk of accidents! Operate your power tool so that it produces a minimum of noise and emissions – do not run the engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when working. To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while operating or standing near your power tool. Combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system.
English The period of usage is shortened by: – Any personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (symptoms: frequently cold fingers, tingling sensations). – Low outside temperatures. – The force with which the handles are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear (e.g. tingling sensation in fingers), seek medical advice.
English Horizontal cut Working Technique Fuel Vertical cut Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and engine oil. WARNING For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. Swing the cutting blade from the bottom upwards in an arc – lower the nose of the blade, move along the hedge and then swing the blade up again in an arc.
English Engine Oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L-EGD. STIHL specifies STIHL HP Ultra twostroke engine oil or an equivalent highperformance engine oil in order to maintain emission limits over the machine’s service life.
English N Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quarter turn). 001BA235 KN 001BA234 KN 001BA232 KN Closing N Fold the grip down. Fit the cap – marks on tank cap and fuel tank must line up. N Press the cap down as far as stop. 001BA234 KN N Tank cap is locked. 001BA233 KN Marks on tank cap and fuel tank must line up. 001BA237 KN N Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
English Choke closed l – this position is used to start a cold engine. The Master Control lever moves to the normal run position F when the throttle trigger is squeezed. Left: 001BA239 KN Right: Bottom of cap is twisted – inner mark (1) in line with outer mark. Bottom of cap in correct position – inner mark is under the grip. It is not in line with the outer mark. N Place the cap on the opening and rotate it counterclockwise until it engages the filler neck.
English Warm engine (warm start) Start the engine. 1 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel. N Set the Master Control lever to suit the engine temperature. Cold engine (cold start) 1 Depress the throttle trigger lockout (1) and the throttle trigger (2) at the same time – hold both levers in that position. N Move the Master Control lever (3) to n. N Release the throttle trigger lockout (1), throttle trigger (2) and Master Control lever.
English run position F. After a cold start, warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. Engine does not start in warm start position n. N WARNING Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is idling. Move the Master Control lever to l and continue cranking until the engine runs. If the engine does not start N Check that all settings are correct. Your machine is now ready for operation.
English Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Checking the Spark Plug The carburetor has been set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. If there is a noticeable loss of engine power N If the engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed, first check the spark plug. N Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded.
English Lubricating the Gearbox 2 N Unscrew the spark plug. WARNING Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious injuries or damage to property. Checking the Spark Plug N HS 46 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear. 2 3 Use resistor type spark plugs with a properly tightened adapter nut.
English hex key to distribute the grease evenly – avoid contact with the cutting blades. Storing the Machine 2 Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. 1 2 N 3 1 N N 1 0000-GXX-3987-A0 1 1 Fit the retaining plate (2) so that it is flush with the gearbox housing. Fit the gearbox cover (3), insert the screws (1) and tighten them down firmly. HS 56 Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate the blade drive gear.
English Sharpening Instructions When cutting performance and behavior begin to deteriorate, i.e. blades frequently snag on branches: Resharpen the cutting blades. It is best to have the cutting blades resharpened by a dealer on a workshop sharpener. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. It is also possible to use a flat crosscut sharpening file. Hold the sharpening file at the prescribed angle (see "Specifications").
English Complete machine Control handle Air filter Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling inlets Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X Clean X X Check operation X X Clean X Replace X X Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) X Have checked by servicing dealer1) X Have replaced by servicing dealer1) X Clean X X Check idle adjustment X 18 X X X Readjust idle X Readjust electrode gap X Replace after every 100 operat
Clean Cutting blades Visual inspection Gearbox lubrication commercial use only – check every 25 hours of operation and replenish with STIHL gear lubricant if necessary Safety labels Replace as required if damaged if problem every 12 months monthly weekly X Sharpen1) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) 1) after each refueling stop before starting work The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
English Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and damage to the power tool. The power tool must be operated, maintained and stored with the due care and attention described in this owner's manual. servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information.
English Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Control handle Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Spark plug boot Muffler Front handle Fuel filler cap Fuel tank Carburetor adjusting screws Master Control lever Manual fuel pump Filter cover Starter grip Blade scabbard Cutting blades (HS 46) Cutting blades (HS 46 C) Cutting blades (HS 56 C) Blunt projection (integral cutter guard) 19 Cutter guard 20 Tip guard # Serial number 6 2 1 7 3 4 # 9 8 5 12 11 10 14 13 18 15 19 17 HS
English Tooth spacing: Stroke rate: Cutting length: Specifications Engine HS 46 C STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 7293: Idle speed: Cut-off speed: 30 mm 3,600/min 450 mm 21.4 cc 33 mm 25 mm 0.65 kW (0.
English REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. For information on compliance with the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach. Exhaust Emissions The CO2value measured in the EU type approval procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2.
English EC Declaration of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declares under our sole responsibility that Designation: Make: Series: Serial identification number: Displacement: Hedge trimmer STIHL HS 46 HS 46 C HS 56 C 4242 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG pp Dr.
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