Stihl HT 56 C-E Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

275BA002 KN English 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. 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 N Wear suitable protective clothing, observe safety precautions. N Starting the engine N Put on the shoulder strap. Cutting Sequence To allow branches a free fall, always cut the lower branches first. Prune heavy branches (large diameter) in several controllable pieces. 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. The shaft should always be held at an angle of 60° or less. The least tiring working position is a tool angle of 60°. Any lesser angle may be used to suit the situation concerned. Cross-cut To avoid pinching the bar in the cut, position the cutting attachment with the hook against the branch and then perform the cross-cut from the top downwards. 390BA052 KN 14 HT 56 C