STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Handheld Leaf Blower & Vacuum Shredder (Shell Only)

STIHL’s first battery-powered combined leaf blower and vacuum shredder, the SHA56 is ergonomically designed, expertly built, and comes with some highly practical features to help you tidy up your garden in no time at all.

This superb two-in-one tool will quickly blow leaves, hedge trimmings and other garden debris into neat piles, then effortlessly suck and shred them up. Your dramatically reduced garden waste can then go straight from collection bag to bin or be used as compost/ mulch.

(Please note that as this product is shell only, it does not come with a battery or charger. These must be purchased separately.)

Overview of the STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Vacuum Shredder and Blower

Designed for domestic use, this cordless vacuum shredder and blower weighs 3.2kg (without the battery) and comes with a 40-litre collection bag. It has a blowing force of 8 N, maximum air speed of 56 m/s, and sound power level of 94 dB(A).

Lightweight but powerful, the STIHL SHA 56 is also equipped with variable speed control, allowing you to adjust the blowing and suction power to match your exact requirements.

Converting from Blower to Shredder

The STIHL SHA 56 can be converted from blower to shredder in no time at all, using a simple ‘click and twist’ mechanism, without the need for tools. Simply click the appropriate tubes into place, turn the rotatable handle, and you’re good to go.

The SHA 56’s Metal Shredder Blade

The STIHL SHA56 is fitted with a strong, sharp metal blade, which makes very short work of shredding leaves and hedge clippings. This blade is easy to access when you need to give it a clean.

The Adjustable Blower Tube

You can adjust the length of the SHA56’s blower tube to suit your own height. This ensures that you’re always working comfortably, just the right distance from the ground, resulting in the machine consistently achieving optimal levels of performance.

An Ergonomically Designed Vacuum Shredder

For your added comfort, the SHA 56 features an ergonomically designed handle and padded shoulder strap, which you can easily adjust for the perfect fit.

Also, the 40-litre collection bag is fitted with a long zip cord, so it’s exceptionally simple to open and empty – once again, making your life easier.

The STIHL Warranty

STIHL is amongst the world’s oldest and most-trusted manufacturers of handheld power equipment, making it a go-to brand for cordless blowers and vacuum shredders. A reassuring 2-year domestic warranty is included as standard with this SHA 56 STIHL model.

Recommended Battery and Charger

As this version of the STIHL SHA 56 Shredder and Blower is ‘shell only’, it does not include a battery or charger, which must both be purchased separately.

We recommend using a STIHL AK 20 battery with this product. On a full charge, it has a working time of up to 25 minutes, which should be enough to clear 75 m² of ground in suction mode or 600 m² in blowing mode.

Using an AL 101 charger, a STIHL AK 20 battery takes 180 minutes to fully charge, reaching an 80% charge in just 135 minutes.

Once purchased, both battery and charger can be used with other STIHL AK System tools too.

To see different AK battery run times click here

Safety Advice

STIHL recommends wearing snugly fitting clothes, goggles, gloves and sturdy footwear when operating this vacuum shredder/ blower.

STIHL SHA 56 Top Tips

1) When you’ve finished using the SHA 56, remove the battery, and clean the shell using a damp cloth or a soft brush. Store the SHA 56 in a clean and dry area, and out of the reach of children.

2) Clearing wet leaves requires more effort and power compared to dry leaves, leading to a longer time to clean a smaller area. For efficiency and to extend your battery’s life, it’s advisable to wait for a dry day to tidy your garden.

3) Rather than scattering leaves across the garden with the SHA 56 set to blower mode, direct them into a corner to keep them contained. This strategy simplifies the process of vacuuming them up when switching the SHA 56 to suction mode.