Stihl HSA 56 Instruction Manual

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HSA 56

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Contents

1 Introduction................................................. 2

2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2

3 Overview..................................................... 3

4 Safety Precautions......................................4

5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation.. 11

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs...................... 11

7 Removing and Fitting the Battery..............12

8 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On/Off....... 12

9 Testing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery...13

10 Operating the Hedge Trimmer.................. 13

11 After Finishing Work..................................14

12 Transporting..............................................14

13 Storing.......................................................14

14 Cleaning....................................................15

15 Maintenance............................................. 15

16 Repairing...................................................16

17 Troubleshooting........................................ 16

18 Specifications............................................17

19 Spare Parts and Accessories....................18

20 Disposal.................................................... 18

21 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 18

22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 19

23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.......19

1 Introduction

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements. The products are designed for reliability even under extreme con‐ ditions.

STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.

STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life.

We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

2 Guide to Using this Manual

2.1 Applicable Documentation

Local safety regulations apply. ► Read, understand and save the following

documents in addition to this instruction man‐ ual:

Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AK

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battery. Safety information for STIHL batteries and

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products with built in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets

2.2 Warning Notices in Text

DANGER

■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐ ous or fatal injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by

taking the precautions mentioned.

WARNING

■ This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by

taking the precautions mentioned.

NOTICE

■ This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to property. ► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐

ing the precautions mentioned.

2.3 Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

Translation of Original Instruction Manual

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Printed on chlorine-free paper

Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.

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Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.

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3 Overview English

3 Overview

3.1 Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

10 Cutting Blades

Perform the cutting action.

11 Charger

Charges the battery.

12 LED

The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.

13 Appliance Plug

Connects cable to wall outlet.

14 Connecting Cable

Connects charger to appliance plug.

15 Battery

Supplies power to the hedge trimmer.

16 LEDs

Indicate state of charge and malfunctions.

17 Button

Activates the LEDs on the battery.

18 Blade scabbard

Helps protect user from contact with the cut‐ ting blades.

# Rating label with serial number

3.2 Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the hedge

1 Loop Handle

For holding, controlling and carrying the hedge trimmer.

2 Switch Lever

Operated together with the trigger to switch the hedge trimmer on and off.

3 Battery Compartment

Accommodates the battery.

4 Locking Lever

Secures the battery in the battery compart‐ ment.

5 Retaining Latch

Operated together with the trigger lockout to unlock the trigger.

6 Trigger Lockout

Operated together with the retaining latch to unlock the trigger.

7 Control Handle

For operating, holding and controlling the hedge trimmer.

8 Trigger

Operated together with the switch lever to switch the hedge trimmer on and off.

9 Hand Guard

Helps protect hand on loop handle from con‐ tact with the cutting blades.

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trimmer, battery and charger:

Retaining latch unlocks the trigger in this position.

Retaining latch locks the trigger in this position.

1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold.

4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunc‐ tion in the battery.

LED glows green and LEDs on battery glow or flash green. Battery is being charged.

LED flashes red. No electrical contact between battery and charger or mal‐ function in battery or charger.

Guaranteed sound power level accord‐ ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make sound emissions of products comparable.

The data next to this symbol indicates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specification. The

English 4 Safety Precautions

energy content available during operation is lower.

Operate the electric appliance in a dry place, indoors only.

Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.

4 Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Symbols

Meanings of warning signs and labels on the hedge trimmer, battery or charger:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.

Read, understand and keep the User Manual.

Wear safety glasses.

The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the STIHL AK battery.

WARNING

■

Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved for the hedge trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged. ►

Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AK battery.

►Recharge the STIHL AK bat‐

tery with a STIHL AL 101, AL 301 or AL 500 charger.

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Using the hedge trimmer, battery or the charger for purposes for which they were not intended may result in serious or fatal injuries, and damage to property may occur. ►

Use the hedge trimmer, battery and charger as described in this User Manual.

4.3 The Operator

Do not touch moving cutting blades.

Remove the battery during work stop‐ pages, transport, storage, maintenance or repair.

Protect hedge trimmer and charger from rain and dampness.

WARNING

■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge trimmer, battery and charger. The user or other persons may sus‐ tain serious or fatal injuries.

► Read, understand and save the

instruction manual.

Protect battery from heat and fire.

Protect the battery from rain and mois‐ ture and do not immerse it in liquids.

Observe the permitted battery temper‐ ature range.

► If you pass the hedge trimmer, battery and

charger on to another person: Always give them the instruction manual.

►

Make sure the user meets the following requirements:

The user must be rested.

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The user must be in good

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physical condition and mental health to operate and work with the hedge

4.2 Intended Use

The STIHL HSA 56 hedge trimmer is designed for cutting hedges, shrubs, bushes and under‐ growth.

The hedge trimmer must not be used in the rain.

The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the hedge trimmer.

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trimmer, battery and charger. If the user’s phys‐ ical, sensory or mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the supervision of or as

4 Safety Precautions English

instructed by a responsible person.

The user is able to recognize and

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assess the risks involved in using the hedge trimmer, battery and charger.

The user must be of legal

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age or is being trained in a trade under supervision in accordance with national rules and regulations.

The user has received

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instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other experienced user before working with the hedge trimmer for the first time.

The user must not be under the influ‐

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ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.

► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL

servicing dealer for assistance.

4.4 Clothing and equipment

WARNING

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Long hair may be pulled into the hedge trim‐ mer while working. This may result in serious injury to the user. ►

Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.

■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. This may result in injury to the user.

► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.

Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commer‐ cially with the corresponding mark‐ ing.

►

Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and long trousers.

■ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions. ►

If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.

■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or scrub and may become caught in the hedge trimmer. Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury. ►

Wear close-fitting clothing.

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► Remove scarves and jewelry.

■ The user may come into contact with the mov‐ ing cutting blades while working. This may result in serious injury to the user. ►

Wear robust footwear.

► Wear long trousers made from resistant

material.

■ The user may come into contact with the cut‐ ting blades during cleaning or servicing. This may result in injury to the user. ►

Wear work gloves made from resistant material.

■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip. This may result in injury to the user. ►

Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.

4.5 Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Hedge Trimmer

WARNING

■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐ ognize or assess the dangers of the hedge trimmer or flying debris. Innocent bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured and damage to property may occur. ►

Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.

► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unatten‐

ded.

► Make sure that children cannot play with

the hedge trimmer.

■ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This can result in injuries to the user and may damage the hedge trimmer.

► Do not work in the rain or a damp

location.

■ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or explosive environment. This can result in seri‐ ous or fatal injuries and damage to property. ►

Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive environment.

4.5.2 Battery

WARNING

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Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐ ognize or assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐ ously injured.

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► Keep bystanders, children and animals

away from the work area. ► Do not leave the battery unattended. ► Make sure that children cannot play with

the battery.

■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐ tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.

► Protect battery from heat and fire. ► Do not throw the battery into a fire.

► Use and store the battery at temper‐

atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.

► Protect the battery from rain and

moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐ uids.

► Keep battery away from small metal parts. ► Do not expose the battery to high pressure. ► Do not expose the battery to microwaves. ► Protect the battery from chemicals and

salts.

4.5.3 Charger

WARNING

■

Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current. Bystanders, chil‐ dren and animals may be seriously or fatally injured. ►

Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.

►Make sure that children can‐

not play with the charger.

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The charger is not waterproof. If you work in the rain or in a damp environment, an electric shock may occur. The user may be injured and the charger may be damaged.

► Do not operate it in the rain or in a

damp environment.

■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐ ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property. ►

Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry room.

► Do not operate the charger in a flammable

environment or in an explosive environ‐ ment.

►

Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible surface.

► Use and store the charger at temperatures

between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.

■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People may be injured and the charger may be dam‐ aged. ►

Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.

4.6 Safe Condition

4.6.1 Hedge trimmer

The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following conditions are fulfilled:

The hedge trimmer is undamaged.

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Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.

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The controls function properly and have not

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been modified. The cutting blades are correctly fitted.

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Only an original STIHL accessory for this

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hedge trimmer has been fitted. The accessories are correctly attached.

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WARNING

■ If not in safe condition, components may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people. ►

Never use a damaged hedge trimmer.

► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean

the hedge trimmer and allow it to dry. ► Do not modify the hedge trimmer. ► If the controls do not work: Do not operate

the hedge trimmer. ► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this

hedge trimmer. ► Attach accessories as described in this

User Manual or in the User Manual for the

accessories. ►

Do not insert objects into the openings in

the hedge trimmer. ► Replace worn or damaged labels. ► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a

STIHL dealer.

4.6.2 Cutting Blades The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Cutting blades are undamaged.

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Cutting blades are not deformed.

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Cutting blades move freely.

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Cutting blades are properly sharpened.

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Cutting blades have no burrs.

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WARNING

■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the cutting blades may come off and be thrown at high speed. This can result in serious injuries. ►

Work only with undamaged cutting blades.

► Make sure the cutting blades are properly

sharpened and deburred.

► If you have any queries: Contact your

STIHL servicing dealer.

4.6.3 Battery

The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐ ing conditions are met:

The battery is not damaged.

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The battery is clean and dry.

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The battery is working and has not been modi‐

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fied.

WARNING

■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons. ►

Use an undamaged and functioning battery.

► Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐

tery.

► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐

tery and allow it to dry. ► Do not modify the battery. ► Do not insert objects into the apertures in

the battery. ► Never connect the battery terminals to met‐

allic objects and cause a short circuit. ► Do not open the battery. ► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.

■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation. ►

Avoid contact with the fluid.

► In the event of contact with the skin: wash

the affected areas with plenty of soap and water.

►

In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

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A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property. ►

If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from flammable materials.

►

If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery using a fire extinguisher or water.

4.6.4 Charger The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Charger is undamaged.

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Charger is clean and dry.

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WARNING

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If components do not comply with safety requirements, they will no longer function properly and safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries. ►

Do not use a damaged charger.

► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the

charger and allow it to dry. ► Never attempt to modify the charger. ► Never insert objects in the charger’s open‐

ings. ► Never bridge the charger's contacts with

metallic objects (short circuit). ► Do not open the charger.

4.7 Operation

WARNING

■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously injured. ►

Work calmly and carefully.

► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use

your hedge trimmer. ► Operate the hedge trimmer alone. ► Watch out for obstacles. ► Stand on the ground while working and

keep a good balance. If it is necessary to

work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe

platform. ►

If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.

■ Working above shoulder height can cause you to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju‐ ries. ►

Work above shoulder height for short peri‐ ods only.

► Take regular breaks.

■ If the moving cutting blades make contact with a hard object they can be brought to a sudden stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause the user to lose control of the hedge trimmer and be seriously injured. ►

Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands.

► Before starting work, check hedge for hard

objects and remove any such objects.

■ The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.

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► Do not touch moving cutting blades. ► If the cutting blades are blocked by

an object: Switch off the hedge trim‐ mer and remove the battery. Then remove the object causing the block‐ age.

■

If the behavior of the hedge trimmer changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ►

Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

■ Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during operation. ► Wear gloves. ► Take regular breaks. ► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek

medical advice.

■ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for about 1 second after you release the trigger. The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries. ►

Hold the hedge trimmer firmly by the control handle and loop handle and wait until the cutting blades come to a complete stand‐ still.

DANGER

■ Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user. ►

Make sure that the connecting cable, exten‐ sion cord and their mains plugs are undam‐ aged.

If the connecting cable or the extension cord is damaged: ► Do not touch the damaged area. ► Disconnect the mains plug from the

power supply.

►

Make sure your hands are dry before touch‐ ing the connecting cable, extension cord or mains plugs.

►

Plug the mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord into a properly installed, shockproof socket with the correct fuse rat‐ ing.

►

Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).

■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can result in electric shock. There is a risk of seri‐ ous or fatal injury. ►

Use an extension cable with the correct cable cross-section, 18.5.

DANGER

■ Working near live electric cables can result in accidental contact with the cutting blades and damage the cables. This can result in serious or fatal injuries. ►

Do not work near live electric cables.

4.8 Charging

WARNING

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A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property. ►

Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐ erty. ►

Do not cover the charger.

4.9 Connecting to the power supply

Contact with live components may occur for the following reasons:

The connecting cable or the extension cord is

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damaged. The mains plug of the connecting cable or

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extension cord is damaged. The socket is not properly installed.

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WARNING

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Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may be damaged. ►

Make sure that the mains voltage and the mains frequency of the power supply match the data on the rating plate of the charger.

■

If the charger is connected to a power strip, electrical components may be overloaded dur‐ ing the charging process. The components may overheat and cause a fire. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged. ►

Ensure that the technical specifications for the power strip are not exceeded by the information on the rating plate of the charger and of all electrical devices connec‐ ted to the power strip.

■

An incorrectly routed connecting cable or extension cord may be damaged, and people may trip over it. People may be injured, and the connecting cable or extension cord may be damaged. ►

Route and mark the connecting cable and extension cord so that people will not trip over them.

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► Route the connecting cable and extension

cord so that they are not under tension or tangled.

►

Route the connecting cable and extension cord so that they will not be damaged, kinked or crushed and will not be chafed.

►

Protect the connecting cable and extension cord from heat, oil and chemicals.

► Lay the connecting cable and extension

cord on a dry surface.

■ The extension cable warms up in operation. If that heat cannot escape, it may cause a fire. ► If using a cable reel: completely unroll the

cable reel.

■ If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they may be damaged if the charger is mounted on the wall. Contact with wiring can result in elec‐ tric shock. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property. ►

Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the wall at the proposed mounting site.

■ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in this User Manual, the charger or the battery may fall or the charger may over‐ heat. This may result in injury to people and damage to property. ►

Mount the charger on a wall as described in this User Manual.

■ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery inserted, the battery may fall out of the charger. This may result in injury to people and damage to property. ►

Mount the charger on the wall first before inserting the battery.

4.10 Transporting

4.10.1 Hedge Trimmer

WARNING

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The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift dur‐ ing transport. This may result in personal inju‐ ries and damage to property. ►

Push the retaining latch into position .

► Remove the battery.

► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely

covers the cutting blades.

► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing

straps or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.

4.10.2 Battery

WARNING

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The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions, and damage to property may occur. ►

Never transport a damaged battery.

■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐ port. This may result in injury to people and damage to property. ►

Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it cannot move.

► Secure the packaging so that it cannot

move.

4.10.3 Charger

WARNING

■ The charger may turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property. ►

Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. ► Remove the battery. ► Secure the charger with lashing straps,

belts or a net to prevent it turning over and

moving.

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The connecting cable must not be used for carrying the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged. ►

Wind up the connecting cable and attach it

to the charger.

4.11 Storing

4.11.1 Hedge Trimmer

WARNING

■

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a hedge trimmer and can be seriously injured. ►

Push the retaining latch into position .

► Remove the battery.

► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely

covers the cutting blades. ► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of

children.

■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the trimmer and metal components. This can damage the hedge trimmer. ►

Push the retaining latch into position .

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►

► Remove the battery.

► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry

condition.

4.11.2 Battery

WARNING

■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery Children may be seriously injured. ►

Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐ dren.

■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐ tain ambient conditions, the battery may be irreparably damaged. ►

Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐

tion. ► Store the battery in an enclosed space. ► Store the battery separately from the hedge

trimmer. ► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐

connect the mains plug and store the bat‐

tery at a state of charge between 40% and

60% (2 lit green LEDs). ►

Store the battery at a temperature range

between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.

4.11.3 Charger

WARNING

■

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐ ously injured or killed. ►

Disconnect the mains plug from the wall

outlet. ► Store the charger out of reach of children.

■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐ ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the charger may be damaged. ►

Disconnect the mains plug from the wall outlet.

► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool

down. ► Store the charger in a clean, dry place. ► Store the charger in an enclosed room. ► Store the charger at temperatures between

+ 5 °C and + 40 °C.

■ The connecting cable should not be used for carrying the charger or hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.

Hold the charger by the housing in a secure grip. The charger is provided with a handle recess to make it easy to pick up the charger.

►

Hang the charger on the wall mounting.

4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING

■ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if

the battery is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property. ►

Move the retaining latch to the position.

► Remove the battery.

■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water

jet or pointed objects can damage the hedge trimmer, the cutting blades, the battery or the charger. If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐ tive. They may cause serious injury to per‐ sons. ► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades,

battery and charger as described in this instruction manual.

■

If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades, battery or charger are not serviced correctly, compo‐ nents may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐ ple. ►

Do not attempt to service or repair the hedge trimmer, battery or charger.

► If the hedge trimmer, battery or the charger

require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

►

Maintain the cutting blades as described in this User Manual.

■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting

edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting blades. This may result in injury to the user. ►

Wear work gloves made from resistant material.

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5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation English

5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer

for Operation

5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing work: ► Ensure that the following components are in

safe condition:

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Hedge trimmer, 4.6.1.

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Cutting blades, 4.6.2.

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Battery, 4.6.3.

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Charger, 4.6.4.

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Check the battery,

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Fully charge the battery, 6.2.

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Clean the hedge trimmer, 14.1.

►

Check the controls, 9.1.

► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use

your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

9.2.

6.2 Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on several factors, e.g. temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The actual charging time may differ from the specified charging time. For specified charging times see www.stihl.com/chargingtimes.

The charging process starts automatically when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and the battery is fitted in the charger. The charger switches itself off automatically when the battery is fully charged.

The battery and charger become hot during the charging process.

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1 Mounting the Charger on a Wall

The charger can be mounted on a wall.

► Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet

(7). The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.

► Fit the connecting cable (5).

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Check the following points when mounting the charger on a wall:

Suitable fixing materials.

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The charger is level.

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The following dimensions are observed:

a = at least 100 mm

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b (for AL 101) = 75 mm

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b (for AL 301) = 100 mm

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b (for AL 500) = 120 mm

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c = 4.5 mm

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d = 9 mm

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e = 2.5 mm

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► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the

charger (3) and press it home as far as stop. The LED (4) glows green. The LEDs (1) glow green and the battery (2) is being charged.

► If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing:

The battery (2) is fully charged and can be taken out of the charger (3).

► If the charger (3) is no longer required. Dis‐

connect the plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).

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40-60%

60-80%

80-100%

0-20%

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6.3 State of Charge

The arrows (3) on the battery (1) are still visi‐ ble and the battery (1) is held securely in the battery compartment (2). There is no electrical contact between the hedge trimmer and bat‐ tery (1).

► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compart‐

ment (2) as far as it will go. The battery (1) engages with a second click and is flush with the hedge trimmer’s housing.

► Press the button (1).

The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds

7.2 Removing the Battery

► Place the hedge trimmer on a level surface.

and indicate the state of charge.

► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge

the battery.

6.4 LEDs on Battery

The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐ functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or red.

The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs glow or flash green. ► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,

17. There is a malfunction in hedge trimmer or battery.

6.5 LED on Charger

► Depress the locking lever (1).

The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.

8 Switching the Hedge Trim‐

mer On/Off

8.1 Switching On

The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.

If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged. ► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction.

Malfunction in charger.

WARNING

■ The motor accelerates and the cutting blades run regardless of the sequence in which the switch lever and trigger are depressed. If you depress the trigger first and then the switch lever, you may lose control of the hedge trim‐

7 Removing and Fitting the

Battery

mer. This can result in serious injuries. ►

Depress the switch lever first and then the trigger.

7.1 Inserting the Battery

► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compart‐

ment (2) and press it home until you hear a click.

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► Depress the switch lever (1) and hold it in that

position.

► Push the retaining latch (2) with your thumb to

position

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► Depress the trigger lockout (3) with your hand

and hold it there.

► Pull the trigger (4) with your index finger and

hold it there. The motor accelerates and the cutting blades run.

8.2 Switching Off

► Release the switch lever, trigger and lockout

lever.

► Wait until the cutting blades come to a com‐

plete standstill after about 1 second.

► If the cutting blades continue to run after about

1 second: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.

►

Push the retaining latch into position

9 Testing the Hedge Trimmer

and Battery

9.1 Checking the Controls

Retaining latch, trigger lockout and trigger ► Remove the battery. ►

Push the retaining latch into position .

► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing

the lockout lever.

► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your

hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servic‐ ing dealer. Retaining latch or trigger lockout is faulty.

►

Push the retaining latch into position

► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in

that position. ► Pull the trigger. ► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever. ► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does

not spring back to the idle position: Do not use

your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL

servicing dealer.

Trigger or trigger lockout is faulty.

Switch Lever ► Remove the battery. ► Depress the switch lever and release it again. ► If the switch lever is stiff or does not spring

back to its idle position: Do not use your

hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servic‐

ing dealer.

The switch lever has a malfunction.

Switch on the hedge trimmer ► Fit the battery. ► Depress the switch lever and release it again.

► If the cutting blades have run or are running:

Do not use your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The trigger has a malfunction.

► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in

that position. ► Pull the trigger and hold it there. ► If the cutting blades run: Do not use your

hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servic‐

ing dealer.

The switch lever has a malfunction. ► Depress the switch lever and hold it in that

position.

The cutting blades run. ► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and

contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

There is a malfunction in the hedge trimmer. ► Release the switch lever.

The cutting blades stop running after about 1

second. ► If the cutting blades continue to run after 1

second: Remove the battery and contact your

STIHL servicing dealer.

Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.

9.2 Testing the Battery

► Press button on battery.

The LEDs glow or flash. ► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use

the battery and contact your STIHL servicing

dealer.

There is a malfunction in the battery.

10 Operating the Hedge Trim‐

mer

10.1 Holding and Controlling the

Hedge Trimmer

► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the

control handle – wrap your thumb around the

control handle. ► Hold the hedge trimmer with the other hand on

the loop handle – wrap your thumb around the

loop handle.

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10.2 Cutting

► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out

thick branches first.

Transporting the Hedge Trimmer in a vehicle ► Secure the hedge trimmer to prevent turnover

and movement.

12.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom

upwards in an arc while making the cut.

► Lower the nose of the hedge trimmer without

cutting. ► Walk slowly and steadily forwards. ► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom

upwards in an arc while making the cut. ► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same

way. ► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°

to the top of the hedge. ► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in

an arc while making the cut. ► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen

the cutting blades.

11 After Finishing Work

11.1 After Finishing Work

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position ► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge

trimmer to dry. ► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry. ► Clean the hedge trimmer. ► Clean the cutting blades. ► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely

covers the cutting blades. ► Clean the battery.

and remove the battery.

12 Transporting

12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trim‐

mer

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position ► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely

covers the cutting blades.

Carrying the hedge trimmer ► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle

with the cutting blades behind you.

and remove the battery.

latch to position ► Check that the battery is in a safe condition. ► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way

that it cannot move inside the packaging. ► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐ ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III, Subsection 38.3.

The transport regulations can be found at www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.

12.3 Transporting the Charger

► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. ► Remove the battery. ► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to

the charger. ► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure

the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net

to prevent it turning over and moving.

13 Storing

13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position ► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely

covers the cutting blades. ► Observe the following points when storing the

hedge trimmer:

Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of chil‐

–

dren. Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.

–

13.2 Storing the Battery

STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit).

and remove the battery.

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► The battery should be stored in such a way

that the following conditions are fulfilled:

The battery is out of the reach of children.

–

The battery is clean and dry.

–

The battery is in an enclosed space.

–

The battery is separated fron the hedge

–

trimmer. If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐

–

connect the mains plug and store the bat‐ tery at a state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs). The battery is in a temperature range

–

between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.

NOTICE

■ If the battery is not stored as described in this user manual, the battery may become deeply discharged and irreparably damaged. ►

Charge a discharged battery before storing it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).

►

Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer.

13.3 Storing the Charger

► Disconnect the mains plug from the power

supply.

14 Cleaning

14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position and remove the battery.

► Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or

STIHL resin solvent. ► Clean vents with a paintbrush. ► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐

partment and clean the battery compartment

with a damp cloth. ► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery

compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.

14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position and remove the battery. ► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin

solvent. ► Fit the battery. ► Run the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds, .

The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is

distributed evenly.

14.3 Cleaning the Battery

► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

14.4 Cleaning the Charger

► Disconnect the mains plug from the power

supply. ► Clean the charger with a damp cloth. ► Clean vents with a paintbrush. ► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a

paintbrush or a soft brush.

15 Maintenance

15.1 Maintenance intervals

► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to

the charger.

► Observe the following points when storing the

charger:

Charger is out of the reach of children.

–

The charger is clean and dry.

–

The charger is in an enclosed space.

–

The charger is not suspended from the con‐

–

necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐ necting cable. The charger is in a temperature range

–

between + 5°C and + 40°C.

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Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter‐ vals:

After every 50 hours of operation ► Have the gearbox lubricated by a STIHL

dealer.

15.2 Sharpening the cutting blade

STIHL recommends you have the cutting blades resharpened by a STIHL dealer.

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English 16 Repairing

WARNING

■ The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp. This may result in the user cutting themselves. ► Wear work gloves made from resistant

material.

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining

latch to position and remove the battery.

► Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust. ► Spray both sides of cutting blades with STIHL

resin solvent.

► Run the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.

The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed evenly.

► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a

STIHL dealer.

16 Repairing

16.1 Repairing Hedge Trimmer, Bat‐

The hedge trimmer, cutting blades, battery and charger are not user serviceable. ► If the hedge trimmer or cutting blades are

damaged: Do not use your hedge trimmer and

► Use a STIHL flat file to sharpen each cutting

edge on the upper blade. The file only sharp‐ ens on the forward stroke. Maintain the pre‐ scribed sharpening angle, 18.2.

► Turn the hedge trimmer over. ► Sharpen the remaining cutting edges. ► Deburr each cutting edge from below. ► Turn the hedge trimmer over. ► Deburr the remaining cutting edges.

contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:

Replace the battery.

► If the charger has a malfunction or is dam‐

aged: Replace the charger.

► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is

damaged: Do not use the charger and have connecting cable replaced by a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer.

17 Troubleshooting

17.1 Troubleshooting Hedge Trimmer or Battery

tery and Charger

Fault LEDs on the

Hedge trimmer does not start when switched on.

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battery 1 LED flashing

green.

1 LED emits red light.

3 LEDs flash red.

3 LEDs light up red.

4 LEDs flash‐ ing red.

Cause Remedy

State of charge of the battery is too low.

The battery is too warm or too cold.

There is a malfunction in the hedge trimmer.

The cutting blades do not run freely.

Hedge trimmer is too hot.

There is a fault in the battery.

► Charge the battery.

► Remove the battery. ► Allow the battery to cool down or warm

up.

► Remove the battery. ► Clean electrical contacts in the battery

compartment. ► Insert battery. ► Switch on the hedge trimmer. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not

use your hedge trimmer and contact your

STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Spray both sides of cutting blades with

STIHL resin solvent. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not

use your hedge trimmer and contact your

STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Remove the battery.

► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down. ► Remove battery and reinsert it.

► Switch on the hedge trimmer.

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Fault LEDs on the

Hedge trimmer cuts out during operation.

Hedge trimmer's running time is too short.

Charging does not start when the battery is inserted into the charger.

battery

- No electrical contact

- Hedge trimmer or bat‐

3 LEDs light up red.

- There is an electrical

- The battery is not fully

- The battery life has

1 LED emits red light.

Cause Remedy

between the hedge trimmer and battery.

tery is damp. Hedge trimmer is too

hot.

fault.

charged.

been exceeded. The battery is too

warm or too cold.

17.2 Troubleshooting the Charger

Fault LED on

Battery not being charged.

Charger The LED

flashes red.

Cause Remedy

No electrical contact between charger and battery.

There is a malfunction in the charger.

18 Specifications

18.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

Approved battery: STIHL AK

–

Weight without battery: 2.9 kg

–

For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.

18.2 Cutting Blades

Tooth spacing: 30 mm

–

Cutting length: 450 mm

–

Sharpening angle: 35°

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18.3 STIHL AK Battery

Battery technology: Lithium-ion

–

Voltage: 36 V

–

Capacity in Ah: see rating label

–

Energy content in Wh: see rating label

–

Weight in kg: see rating label

–

Permissible temperature range for operation

–

and storage: -10°C to +50°C

► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not

use the battery; contact a STIHL author‐

ized dealer. ► Remove the battery.

► Clean electrical contacts in the battery

compartment. ► Insert battery.

► Allow hedge trimmer or battery to dry.

► Remove the battery. ► Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down.

► Remove battery and reinsert it. ► Switch on the hedge trimmer.

► Fully charge the battery.

► Replace battery.

► Leave battery inserted in charger.

Charging starts automatically as soon as

the permitted temperature range is

reached.

► Remove the battery. ► Clean contacts on charger. ► Insert battery.

► Do not use the charger and contact your

STIHL dealer for assistance.

18.4 Charger STIHL AL 101

Rated voltage: see rating plate

–

Frequency: see rating plate

–

Rated power: see rating plate

–

Charging current: see rating plate

–

Permissible temperature range for use and

–

storage: + 5 °C to + 40 °C

The charging times are indicated at www.stihl.com/charging-times.

18.5 Extension Cords

If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional area of its conductors must meet the following minimum requirements – depending on the line voltage and length of the extension cord:

If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to 240V:

Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²

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Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 /

–

2.5 mm²

If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to 127V:

Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²

–

Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 /

–

3.5 mm²

18.6 Sound Values and Vibration Values

The K-value for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). Kvalue for vibration level is 2 m/s².

STIHL recommends wearing ear defenders.

Sound pressure level Lp measured according

–

to EN 60745-2-15: 80 dB(A). Sound power level LwA measured according to

–

EN 60745-2-15: 91 dB(A). Vibration level ahv measured as specified in

–

EN 60745-2-15

Control handle: 2.7 m/s². The K value for

–

the vibration level is 2 m/s². Loop handle: 1.2 m/s².

–

The vibration levels indicated were measured according to a standardized test method and can be used as a basis for comparing electric power tools. The vibration levels actually occurring may vary from the values indicated, depending on the type of application. The vibration levels indicated can be used for an initial estimate of the vibration stress. The actual vibration stress has to be esti‐ mated. The times when the electric power tool is switched off and the times when it is switched on but running under no load can be taken into account in the estimate.

For information on compliance with Employers' Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib.

18.7 REACH

REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.

For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

19 Spare Parts and Accesso‐

ries

19.1 Spare parts and accessories

These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces‐ sories.

STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories.

Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐ ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts.

Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories are available from STIHL dealers.

20 Disposal

20.1 Disposal of Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

Contact the local authorities or your STIHL dealer for information on disposal.

Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a

suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ance with local regulations.

► Do not dispose with domestic waste.

21 EC Declaration of Con‐

formity

21.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115 D-71336 Waiblingen

Germany

declares under our sole responsibility that

Category: Cordless hedge trimmer

–

Manufacturer's brand: STIHL

–

Model: HSA 56

–

Serial number: 4521

–

conforms to the relevant provisions of Directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2000/14/EC and has been developed and manu‐ factured in compliance with the following stand‐ ards in the versions valid on the date of produc‐ tion: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60745-1 and EN 60745-2-15.

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Applied conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V.

Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A)

–

Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A)

–

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ sung.

The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are applied to the pruning shears.

Waiblingen, 15.07.2021

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann, Director Product Certifica‐ tion & Regulatory Affairs

22 UKCA Declaration of Con‐

formity

22.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115 D-71336 Waiblingen

Germany

declares under our sole responsibility that

Category: Cordless hedge trimmer

–

Manufacturer's brand: STIHL

–

Model: HSA 56

–

Serial number: 4521

–

conforms to the relevant provisions of UK regula‐ tions The Restriction of the Use of Certain Haz‐ ardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, Supply of Machi‐ nery (Safety) Regulations 2008, Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise Emis‐ sion in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 and has been manu‐ factured in compliance with the following stand‐ ards in the versions valid on the date of produc‐ tion: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60745-1, and EN 60745-2-15.

Applied conformity assessment procedure in accordance with UK regulations Noise Emission

in the Environment by Equipment for use Out‐ doors Regulations 2001 Schedule 8.

Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A)

–

Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A)

–

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG.

The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are applied to the pruning shears.

Waiblingen, 15.07.2021

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann, Director Product Certifica‐ tion & Regulatory Affairs

23 General Power Tool Safety

Warnings

23.1 Introduction

This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, gen‐ eral safety precautions specified in the IEC 62841 standard for hand-held motor-oper‐ ated electric tools.

STIHL is obliged to publish these texts.

The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety” do not apply to STIHL cordless products.

WARNING

■ Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra‐

tions and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions lis‐ ted below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "electric power tool" in the safety warn‐ ings refers to mains-operated (corded) power tools or battery-operated (cordless) power tools.

23.2 Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

)

or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

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tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

23.3 Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐ ded) power tools.Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entan‐ gled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use

an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

23.4 Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

)

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools

with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better con‐ trol of the power tool in unexpected situa‐ tions.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facillities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent

use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a frac‐ tion of a second.

23.5 Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

)

power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does

not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan‐ gerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or remove the battery pack, if detacha‐ ble, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or stor‐ ing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dan‐ gerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools and accessories.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condi‐ tion that may affect the power tool’s opera‐ tion. If damaged, have the power tool

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repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa‐ tion.

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,

clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

23.6 Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by

the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically desig‐

nated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it

away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connec‐ tion from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam‐

aged or modified. Damaged or modified bat‐ teries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or

excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explo‐ sion.

Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instruc‐ tions. Charging improperly or at tempera‐

tures outside the specified range may dam‐ age the battery and increase the risk of fire.

23.7 Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replace‐ ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Never service damaged battery packs. Serv‐

ice of battery packs should only be per‐ formed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

23.8 Hedge trimmer safety warnings

Safety instructions for hedge trimmers

Keep all parts of the body away from the

blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.

Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with

the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.

When transporting or storing the hedge trim‐

mer, always fit the blade cover. Proper han‐ dling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.

When clearing jammed material or servicing

the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unex‐ pected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.

Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping

surfaces only, because the blade may con‐ tact hidden wiring or its own cord. Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

Keep all power cords and cables away from

cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be acci‐ dentally cut by the blade.

Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad

weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.

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Stihl HSA 56 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Guide to Using this Manual

2.1 Applicable Documentation

2.2 Warning Notices in Text

2.3 Symbols in Text

3 Overview English

3.1 Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

3.2 Symbols

English 4 Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Symbols

4.3 The Operator

4.2 Intended Use

4.4 Clothing and equipment

4.5 Work Area and Surroundings

4.6 Safe Condition

4.7 Operation

4.8 Charging

4.9 Connecting to the power supply

4.10 Transporting

4.11 Storing

4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation English

5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation

6.2 Charging the Battery

6 Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1 Mounting the Charger on a Wall

English 7 Removing and Fitting the Battery

6.3 State of Charge

7.2 Removing the Battery

6.4 LEDs on Battery

6.5 LED on Charger

8.1 Switching On

7.1 Inserting the Battery

9 Testing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery English

8.2 Switching Off

9.1 Checking the Controls

9.2 Testing the Battery

English 11 After Finishing Work

10.2 Cutting

12.2 Transporting the Battery

11.1 After Finishing Work

12 Transporting

12.3 Transporting the Charger

13 Storing

13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer

13.2 Storing the Battery

14 Cleaning English

13.3 Storing the Charger

14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer

14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades

14.3 Cleaning the Battery

14.4 Cleaning the Charger

15 Maintenance

15.1 Maintenance intervals

15.2 Sharpening the cutting blade

English 16 Repairing

17 Troubleshooting

17.1 Troubleshooting Hedge Trimmer or Battery

18 Specifications English

17.2 Troubleshooting the Charger

18.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

18.2 Cutting Blades

18.3 STIHL AK Battery

18.4 Charger STIHL AL 101

18.5 Extension Cords

English 19 Spare Parts and Accessories

18.6 Sound Values and Vibration Values

18.7 REACH

19.1 Spare parts and accessories

20 Disposal

20.1 Disposal of Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

21.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English

22.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer

23.1 Introduction

23.2 Work area safety