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hex key to distribute the grease
evenly – avoid contact with the
cutting blades.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
2
Fit the retaining plate (2) so that it is
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flush with the gearbox housing.
Fit the gearbox cover (3), insert the
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screws (1) and tighten them down
firmly.
HS 56
Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge
trimmers (special accessory) to lubricate
the blade drive gear.
22
2
Unscrew the filler plug (1). If no
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grease can be seen on the inside of
1
1
the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of
STIHL gear lubricant (special
3
1
accessory) into the filler hole.
1
Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz) grease
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into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube of grease from the
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filler hole.
Refit the filler plug and tighten it
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down firmly.
1
Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
Clean the cutting blades, check
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condition and spray them with
STIHL resin solvent.
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Fit the blade scabbard.
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Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry and safe
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location (use the ring integrated in
the rear handle) – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C