Stihl SH 56, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...ques and comprehensive quality assurance Every effort has been made to ensure your satisfaction and troublefree use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Working Techniques 8 Assembling the Blower 9 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 10...

Page 4: ...t be covered in this manual Observe all applicable local safety regulations standards and ordinances If you have not used this model before Have your dealer or other experienced user show you how to operate your unit or attend a special course in its operation Minors should never be allowed to use this product Keep bystanders especially children and animals away from the work area When the unit is...

Page 5: ...ignition system of your power tool produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity This field may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce health risks STIHL recommends that persons with pacemakers consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool Do not operate the power tool if you are under the influence of any substance drugs alcohol which might impair...

Page 6: ...a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire Check condition of blower wheel and blower housing see sections on Using the Blower Vacuum Attachment A worn blower housing cracks nicks chips may result in an increased risk of injury from thrown foreign objects If the blower housing is damaged consult your dealer STIHL recommends you contact a STIHL servicing deal...

Page 7: ...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 To reduce the risk of injury operate your power tool only with a properly mounted suction tube and closed 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...

Page 8: ...s with hearing dizziness deterioration in ability to concentrate Apart from other possibilities these symptoms may be caused by an excessively high concentration of exhaust gases in the work area To reduce the risk of fire do not smoke while operating or standing near your power tool Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system If dust levels are very high always wear a suitabl...

Page 9: ...e supplied with the necessary technical information Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine If you have any questions in this respect consult a servicing dealer STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements To reduce the risk of i...

Page 10: ... 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...

Page 11: ...long or position b short and rotate nozzle in direction of arrow to lock in position BG 66 N Line up the arrows 1 N Position the union nut so that the symbol is in line with the arrows N Push the blower tube 2 into the fan housing stub 3 as far as stop N Push the union nut 4 over the fan housing stub as far as stop N Rotate the union nut 4 in direction of arrow until symbol ƒ is in line with the a...

Page 12: ...he catcher bag is closed N Line up the arrows 5 N Position the union nut so that the symbol is in line with the arrows N Push the elbow into the recess in the fan housing stub 6 as far as stop N Push the union nut 7 over the fan housing stub as far as stop N Rotate the union nut 7 in direction of arrow until symbol ƒ is in line with the arrows union nut snaps audibly into position Assembling the S...

Page 13: ...nion nut in direction of arrow and tighten it down firmly Removing the Elbow N Shut down the engine N Insert a suitable tool through the opening in the union nut to press down the tab N Rotate the union nut in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop N Remove the elbow Removing the Suction Tube N Shut down the engine N Rotate the union nut in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop N In...

Page 14: ...should not be used in such engines Engines equipped with M Tronic deliver full power when run on gasoline with an ethanol content of up to 25 E25 Engine oil Use only high quality two stroke engine oil preferably STIHL HP HP Super or HP Ultra which are specially formulated for use in STIHL engines HP Ultra guarantees high performance and a long engine life These engine oils are not available in all...

Page 15: ...TIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel special accessory Fill up with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank N Open the filler cap N Fill up with fuel N Closing the cap WARNING After fueling tighten down the filler cap as securely as possible Changing the fuel pickup body Change the fuel pick up body every year N Drain the fuel tank N Use a ho...

Page 16: ...oke knob to g If the engine is warm N Turn the choke knob to Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is still cold Cranking N Place the unit on the ground so that it is secure N Make sure you have a firm footing Hold the unit firmly with your right hand on the housing and press down N Hold the starter grip with your left hand Version with ErgoStart N Pull the starter grip steadily...

Page 17: ...n position BG 66 C BG 86 SH 86 N Move the setting lever to 0 the engine stops the setting lever springs back to the on position Other Hints on Starting If the engine stops in position g or during acceleration N Move the choke lever to and continue cranking until the engine runs If engine does not start N Make sure all settings are correct choke knob setting lever in run position F N Repeat the sta...

Page 18: ...w it out with compressed air do not wash Replace any damaged parts Installing the filter element N Fit the filter 4 in the filter housing 5 and push the retainer 3 into position N Refit the filter cover 2 and turn the filter cover lock clockwise to the horizontal position Version with Pleated Filter Material N Unscrew the filter cover lock 1 counterclockwise N Remove the filter cover 2 N Clean awa...

Page 19: ...ic in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary Different Standard Settings Different carburetors are installed at the factory A different standard setting is necessary for each of these carburetors Standard setting A High speed screw H 3 4 Low speed screw L 1 Standard setting B High speed screw H 3 4 Low speed screw L 3 4 N Determine the required standard setting as follows Turn the low speed...

Page 20: ...the engine runs and accelerates smoothly Erratic idling behavior engine speed drops when swinging the machine Idle setting is too rich N Turn the low speed screw L clockwise 1 8 of a turn or 45 at a time until the engine runs smoothly and accelerates well It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw LA after every correction to the low speed screw L Fine Tuning for Operati...

Page 21: ...crew the spark plug Checking the spark plug N Clean dirty spark plug N Check electrode gap A and readjust if necessary see Specifications N Rectify the problems which have caused fouling of the spark plug Possible causes are Too much oil in fuel mix Dirty air filter Unfavorable running conditions WARNING If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut 1 screw the adapter onto the thread and ...

Page 22: ...ied N Do not allow the starter grip to snap back guide it back into the housing slowly see chapter on Starting Stopping the Engine Have a damaged starter rope replaced by your dealer before it breaks completely STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in...

Page 23: ... Clean x Control handle Check operation x x Air filter Clean x x Replace x x Manual fuel pump if fitted Check x Have repaired by servicing dealer1 x Filter in fuel tank Check x Replace filter x x x Fuel tank Clean x x Carburetor Check idle setting x x Readjust idle x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap x Replace after 100 hours of operation Spark arresting screen2 in muffler Check x Have replaced by...

Page 24: ...performed by the owner they should be performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information If these maintenance operations are not carried out as specified the user ...

Page 25: ...ver 9 Filter cover lock 10 Tank cap 11 Fuel tank 12 Handle 13 Control handle 14 Stop switch BG 56 BG 66 SH 56 15 Throttle trigger 16 Protective screen 17 Union nut 18 Blower tube BG 56 BG 86 SH 56 19 Round nozzle 20 Fan nozzle 21 Suction tube 22 Elbow 23 Catcher bag 24 Blower tube silencer BG 66 Serial number Depending on version special accessory Main Parts 7 8 2 3 17 13 14 15 296BA003 KN 4 1 9 5...

Page 26: ...g resistor type NGK CMR 6 H Electrode gap 0 5 mm Fuel tank capacity BG 56 540 cc 0 54 l BG 66 540 cc 0 54 l BG 66 C 440 cc 0 44 l BG 86 440 cc 0 44 l SH 56 540 cc 0 54 l SH 86 440 cc 0 44 l Blower mode without nozzle Vacuum mode BG 56 730 m3 h BG 66 730 m3 h BG 86 810 m3 h SH 56 730 m3 h 710 m3 h SH 86 810 m3 h 770 m3 h Blower mode at round nozzle BG 56 64 m s BG 66 64 m s BG 86 69 m s SH 56 64 m ...

Page 27: ...nity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information When repairing the machine only use replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts Origin...

Page 28: ...power level Guaranteed sound power level Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Product Licensing The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product Done at Waiblingen 01 07 2014 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Thomas Elsner Director Group Product Management EC Declaration of Conformity Category Blower vacuum shredder Make STIHL Model BG 56 BG 56 C BG 56 ...

Page 29: ...BG 56 BG 56 C BG 66 BG 66 C BG 86 BG 86 C SH 56 SH 56 C SH 86 SH 86 C English 27 ...

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