Using The Unit - Stihl HT 56 C Manual De Instrucciones

Remember that the risk of a brush or
forest fire is greater in hot or dry
weather.
In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or
§ 4443 of the Public Resources Code to
use or operate gasoline-powered tools
on forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a
complying spark arrester that is
maintained in effective working order.
The owner/operator of this product is
responsible for properly maintaining the
spark arrester. Other states or
governmental entities/agencies, such as
the U.S. Forest Service, may have
similar requirements. Contact your local
fire agency or forest service for the laws
or regulations relating to fire protection
requirements.
WARNING
Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean;
replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep
the chain sharp. You can spot a dull
chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes
hard to cut or burn marks appear on the
wood. Keep chain at proper tension.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except
the carburetor adjustment screws after
each use.
For maintenance items please also refer
to the maintenance chart in this manual.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.
HT 56 C
Before storing for longer than a few
days, always empty the fuel tank. See
chapter "Storing the machine" in this
manual.
Store fuel and chain oil in approved and
properly labeled safety-type canisters
only. Take care when handling gasoline!
Avoid direct contact with the skin and
avoid inhaling fuel vapor!

Using the Unit

Preparations
Wear suitable protective clothing,
N
observe safety precautions.
Start the engine.
N
Put on the shoulder strap.
N
Cutting Sequence
To allow branches to free fall, always cut
the lower branches first. Prune heavy
branches (large diameter) in several
controllable pieces.
WARNING
Never stand directly underneath the
branch you are cutting – be wary of
falling branches. Note that a branch may
spring back at you after it hits the ground
– risk of injury.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Working Techniques
Hold the control handle with your right
hand, and the shaft with your left hand.
Your left arm should be extended to the
most comfortable position.
Always hold the shaft with your left hand
in the area of the handle hose.
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