Stihl BT 131 Instruction Manual page 6

English
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective equipment.
Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Remove the auger before transporting
the power tool long distances. To reduce
the risk of burn injury, carry the unit by
the handle frame with hot parts of the
machine (e.g. gearbox) away from your
body.
By vehicle: When transporting in a
vehicle, properly secure your machine to
prevent turnover, damage and fuel
spillage.
Refueling
Gasoline is highly flam-
mable – keep away from
fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire!
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well
ventilated place. If fuel has been spilled,
immediately clean the machine – do not
allow your clothes to be splashed with
fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
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After fueling, tighten
down the screw-type fuel
cap as securely as
possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit
vibrations causing an incorrectly
tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off
and spill quantities of fuel.
Check for fuel leakage!
Never start the engine if
fuel has been spilled or is
leaking – Fatal burns may
result!
Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the
instructions for use.
Check the fuel system for leaks,
–
especially the visible parts, e. g.,
fuel cap, hose connections, manual
fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of
leakage and damage, do not start
the engine – risk of fire! Have the
machine serviced by a dealer
before using it
The stop switch must be easy to
–
push
Functional drill brake
–
Check the choke lever, throttle
–
trigger and throttle trigger lockout
for smooth action - throttle trigger
must return automatically to idle
position. The choke lever must
spring back from the g and <
positions to the run position F when
the throttle trigger lockout and
throttle trigger are squeezed
Check that the spark plug boot is
–
secure – a loose boot may cause
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire!
Never attempt to modify the controls
–
or safety devices
Keep the handles dry and clean –
–
free from oil and dirt – this is
important for safe control of the
machine
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do
not operate your power tool if it is
damaged or not properly assembled!
Starting the engine
Start the engine at least 3 meters from
the fueling spot, outdoors only.
Place the power tool on level ground,
make sure you have secure footing.
Engage the drill brake before starting.
Otherwise, the drilling tool may begin to
run, causing the user to lose control of
the earth auger.
The machine is operated by a single
person only – do not allow any person to
stay within the working area – nor with
starting.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the drilling tool.
BT 131