A fuel-efficient pole pruner with a lightweight gearbox and Easy2Start™ technology.
Don’t let overgrown branches loom over your property. Prune them with the redesigned STIHL HT 56 C-E pole pruner. It features a lightweight gearbox that enhances maneuverability and user comfort. It also features an inside (left-hand) guide bar and saw chain mounting system, providing a better view of cutting. Starting is nearly effortless thanks to STIHL Easy2Start™ technology – just give it a light pull and hear the engine come to life. The pruner also includes a unique, two-piece shaft design for easy storage and transport. It’s a great addition to your landscaping arsenal, all for an affordable price.
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Features
- BUILT IN THE USA: When you own a STIHL, you hold in your hands the product of hard work, pride and dedication.
- REDUCED-EMISSION ENGINE TECHNOLOGY - CARING FOR NATURE: The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards.
- UNIQUE TWO-PIECE SHAFT DESIGN: This unique shaft design provides easy storage and transport.
- STIHL EASY2START™: The STIHL Easy2Start™ system makes starting STIHL® outdoor power tools almost effortless, eliminating the need for a strong pull of the starting cord. This advanced starting system is designed to make starting STIHL® products fast and easy. The specific system may vary by model, but in each case, a quick pull overcomes the engine’s compression to minimize the strength and effort required to start.
- STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain. STIHL makes its own saw chain.
- Ematic™ guide bar includes a polymer ramp reservoir which holds bar oil until it can be picked up by passing chain. This can reduce oil usage by up to 50%.
- Side-access chain tensioner for easy chain adjustment.
- Sprocket cover cut out for faster chip removal.
- Gear-driven oil pump.
- Protected Spark Arrestor Muffler has large baffles which reduce noise level and contains a screen designed to reduce the emission of sparks.
- Protected Spark Plug is protected yet easy to change.
- Air Filter Cover is easy to remove for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement.
- Upright Translucent Fuel Tank allows operator to easily check fuel level before starting work. Upright position makes it easier to refill.
- Smooth Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.
- High-Tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact and are corrosion-resistant.
- Purge Pump Primer lets you prime the carburetor without flooding it.
- Protected Choke Lever/Knob helps prevent damage.
- Heavy-Duty Centrifugal Clutch is designed to reduce slippage.
- Throttle Trigger Interlock must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
- Fully Lined Drive Shaft provides smooth operation and less vibration.
- Adjustable Front Handle adjusts for comfort.
- Protected or Enclosed Control Cables eliminate dangling and loose wires.
- Protected Throttle Trigger helps prevent damage. Professional models only.
- Clip for Strap or Harness.
Other Features
- Easy2Start™ System (E): This starting system reduces the strength and effort needed to start the engine.
- ElastoStart™ Handle has a built-in shock absorber for smoother starting.
- IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor measures air on clean side of air filter and adjusts metering diaphragm in carburetor. Keeps RPM level even when filter begins to clog.
- Electronic Ignition provides easier starting and smoother running.
- Cast foot designed to keep bar and chain off ground when starting.
- Heavy-duty gearbox with slip clutch.
General Information
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Weight
With cutting attachment - 13.3 lb. (6 kg)
Engine
Horsepower
0.8 kW (1.07 bhp)
Displacement
27.2 cc (1.7 cu. in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 oz. (340cc)
Oil Capacity
7.4 oz. (220 cc)
Operational
Chain
OILOMATIC® 1/4 in. RMS
Guide Bars
10 in. (25.4 cm)
Other