HS 46, HS 46 C, HS 56 C
English
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Commercial usage only – check every
25 hours of operation
Use STIHL gear lubricant for
hedgetrimmers (special accessory) to
lubricate the blade drive gear.
N Remove the screws (1) from the
underside of the unit.
N Remove the retaining plate (2) and
gearbox cover (3).
N Squeeze grease into the gearbox
housing (arrow) between the
cam (4) and cutting blade (5) a little
at a time (max. 5 g) while turning the
drive pinion (6) with an Allen key to
distribute the grease evenly – avoid
contact with the cutting blades.
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
N Fit the retaining plate (2) so that it is
flush with the gearbox housing.
N Fit the gearbox cover (3), insert the
screws (1) and tighten them down
firmly.
To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
N Pull the starter rope only in the
direction specified.
N Do not pull the rope over the edge of
the guide bushing.
N Do not pull out the rope more than
specified.
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.
Lubricating the Gearbox