Stihl BT 131 Instruction Manual page 12

English
DANGER
Contact with electrical
cables or wires can
cause serious injury or
death as a result of elec-
trical shock. This unit is
not insulated.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrocution and
damage to property, always be alert for
underground pipes and cables and for
overhead wires. Before drilling, obtain
the necessary plans and permits.
Contact your local utility company or
your locator service, such as "Miss
Utility" or "One Call," for information as
to cable and pipe locations. Where
necessary, confirm actual location by
use of devices such as cable detectors
and/or by carefully dug trenches. Stay
clear of overhead electrical wires when
backing the drilling tool out of the hole. If
any portion of the machine strikes a
wire, it will cause electrical shock and
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Before working with an ice auger
attachment on frozen ponds, lakes or
streams, check with local authorities and
take all necessary precautions to ensure
safe ice thickness.
WARNING
Thrown objects may ricochet and strike
the operator.
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Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, shut off
the engine immediately – press the stop
switch.
WARNING
When taking the drilling tool out of the
hole, lift the machine vertically so that
the tool comes out straight without
canting. To minimize splashing when
drilling ice holes, back off the throttle
when the drilling tool breaks through the
ice. Raise the unit slowly. Cover and
clearly mark boreholes to prevent
anyone from stepping in a hole.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, never touch
a drilling tool or drilling spindle with your
hand or any part of your body when the
engine is running or the drilling tool is
rotating. It continues to rotate for a short
period after the throttle trigger is
released. Always shut off the engine
before putting the machine down.
WARNING
Drilling tool blades and point are sharp.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, use
caution when operating and handling.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or
individual. However, if you make a
warranty claim for a component which
has not been serviced or maintained
properly or if nonapproved replacement
parts were used, STIHL may deny
coverage.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non-STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Strictly follow the maintenance and
repair instructions in the appropriate
section of your instruction manual.
Please refer to the maintenance chart
near the end of this manual.
WARNING
Always stop the engine before doing any
maintenance or repair work or cleaning
the power tool.
WARNING
Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in your
instruction manual. Have such work
performed by your STIHL servicing
dealer only.
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