Releasing A Trapped Auger; Replacing The Air Filter - Stihl BT 131 Instruction Manual

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Working with shaft extension (special
accessory)
Do not fit the shaft extension until the full
length of the auger is in the hole.
WARNING
Starting a hole with the shaft extension
fitted increases the risk of personal
injury because the unit is then at chest
height and cannot be controlled
properly. For the same reason the shaft
extension must be removed before the
full length of the auger is pulled out of
the hole.
Inspection by a specialist
If the machine is used commercially, it
mist be inspected at least once a year by
a specialist.
Specialists are persons with the
technical training and experience
necessary to assess the safe working
condition of the earth auger.
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Releasing a Trapped Auger

If the auger jams in the drill hole
Shut off the engine immediately.
N
Depress the momentary contact
N
stop switch – the engine stops –
release the stop switch – it springs
back to the run position.
A
Engage the auger brake by moving
N
the activating lever to position A.
Rotate the whole machine
N
counterclockwise to unwind the
auger from the ground.
After releasing the trapped auger,
N
check operation of the auger brake
– see "Auger Brake".

Replacing the Air Filter

Filters have an average life of more than
a year. Do not remove the filter cover or
replace the air filter as long as there is no
noticeable loss of power.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power.
Remove padding from the handle
N
frame.
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4
Turn the choke knob to g.
N
Take out the screws (1).
N
Remove the filter cover (2).
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
N
the filter.
Remove the filter element (3).
N
Replace dirty or damaged filter.
N
Replace any damaged parts.
N
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