Fitting The Auger; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl BT 120 C Instruction Manual

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Check operation of auger brake
Before you start work:
With the engine running at idle speed,
engage the auger brake and then open
the throttle wide for no more than 3
seconds – the auger must not rotate.
The auger brake is subject to normal
wear and tear.
Check that it is operating properly before
you start work. If the auger brake fails,
have it repaired immediately by your
STIHL dealer.
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Fitting the Auger

: Shut off the engine. Put the earth
auger on the ground so that the
drilling spindle faces up.
:
Engage the auger brake.
:
Pull retaining pin (1) out of the
auger's shank.
:
Push the auger (2) onto the drilling
spindle so that the holes (3) line up.
:
Push retaining pin into the hole.
: Spring clip on retaining pin must fit
snugly around auger's shank.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
A
: Observe safety precautions – see
chapter on "Safety Precautions".
Engage auger brake
:
Move the activating lever to
position A.
BT 120 C