Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl HT 105 Instruction Manual

Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Controls
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1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch with Run and Stop
positions. Depress the stop switch
(...) to switch off the ignition – see
"Function of stop switch and ignition
system".
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The ignition is switched off and the
engine stopped when the stop switch is
pressed. The stop switch returns
automatically to the Run position when it
is released: The ignition is switched on
again after the engine stops – the engine
is then ready to start.
HT 105, HT 134, HT 135
Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
Press in the choke knob (8) and turn
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it to the position that suits the engine
temperature:
g if the engine is cold
< for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
Cranking
Remove the chain scabbard. Check
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that the chain is not touching the
ground or any other obstacles.
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the hook. If necessary, rest the
hook on a raised support (e.g. a
branch, mound or something
similar).
WARNING
Check that nobody is standing within the
working range of the pruner.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand on
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the fan housing and press it down
firmly – your thumb should be under
the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
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