Stihl SH 56, Instruction Manual

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Using the Vacuum Shredder

Your vacuum shredder is designed for 

two-handed operation. Hold and operate 

the unit with your right hand on the 

control handle and your left hand on the 

assist handle.
Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap 

over your left shoulder, not across your 

chest. This enables you to quickly 

remove the power tool and catcher bag 

in an emergency.

WARNING

Operate the unit only with a properly 

mounted suction tube and catcher bag.

NOTICE

Vacuuming abrasive material (such as 

grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower 

wheel and blower housing to wear at a 

rapid rate. This results in a considerable 

loss of suction power. In such a case 

you should contact your dealer. STIHL 

recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
Take particular care when vacuuming 

wet leaves since they may block the 

blower wheel and elbow.
Watch out for small animals when using 

the vacuum on open ground, in yards 

and gardens.

Using the Blower

Your blower is designed for one-handed 

operation. It must be carried by the 

control handle in the right hand.

WARNING

Operate the unit only with a properly 

mounted blower tube.
The round nozzle is particularly suitable 

for use on uneven surfaces (e.g. fields 

and lawns).
The fan nozzle (either included with unit 

or available as special accessory) 

produces a broad and powerful 

airstream at ground level. It can be 

aimed and controlled very accurately. 

This nozzle is highly effective for blow-

sweeping sawdust, leaves, grass 

cuttings, etc. on paved surfaces.
Watch out for small animals when using 

the blower on open ground, in yards and 

gardens.
To minimize blowing time, use a rake 

and broom to loosen dirt particles before 

you start blowing.
Recommended working technique to 

minimize air pollution:

–

If necessary, dampen the surface to 

be cleaned in order to avoid creating 

too much dust.

–

Do not blow particles in the direction 

of bystanders, in particular in the 

direction of children, pets, open 

windows or freshly washed 

vehicles. Take special care in such 

situations.

–

Remove the blow-swept debris in 

rubbish bins – do not blow it onto the 

neighbor's land.

Recommended working technique to 

minimize noise:

–

Operate your power tool at 

reasonable times only – not early in 

the morning, late at night or during 

midday rest periods when people 

could be disturbed. Observe local 

rest periods.

–

Operate blowers at the lowest 

engine speed necessary to 

accomplish the task.

–

Check your blower before starting 

work. Pay special attention to the 

muffler, air intakes and air filter.

Working Techniques

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