Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their Warning where there is a risk of an property. accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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STIHL or are technically boots with non-slip soles even when you carry the unit for short identical. If you have any questions in and cut-retardant inserts. distances. this respect, consult a servicing dealer. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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15 meters of your own – the throttle trigger must return position – even when starting. automatically to the idle position. Start the engine as described in the instruction manual. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Never work on an insecure support – not allow any other persons within a tube. Never operate your power tool with radius of 15 meters of your own position. – one hand HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in ability to concentrate. Apart from other possibilities, these symptoms may be caused by an excessively high concentration of exhaust gases in the work area. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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(whitefinger because of the risk of injury from slivers training courses and are supplied with disease). being caught and thrown in your the necessary technical information. direction. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Do not touch a hot muffler since burn injury will result. Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the shaft with your left hand. Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable position. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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(4), starting with a relieving cut and finishing with a cross-cut. To avoid tearing the bark on thick branches, always start by performing a relieving cut (1) on the underside of the branch. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
The unit's long reach enables cutting to be performed next to the trunk without the risk of the lift bucket damaging other branches. The tool angle in this case depends on the position of the branch. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
A new chain has to be retensioned more see chapter on "Operating often than one that has been in use for Instructions". some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
1 part oil (full throttle position) – this sets the and the fuel tank. throttle cable correctly. Gasoline Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine. WARNING Pressure may build up in the canister – open it carefully. Cliplock filler cap (bayonet-type) Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Turn the cap clockwise as far as entirely in the recess (arrow), the cap is stop and tighten it down as firmly as not properly closed and the steps possible by hand. described above must be repeated. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Position the machine so that the harmful. tank cap faces up. NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary Marks on tank cap and oil tank must line lubricating properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Grip must be vertical: Fold the grip down. Fit the cap – marks on tank cap and oil tank must line up. Press the cap down as far as stop. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Adjust shaft to the required length. cap to be turned to the correct Tighten down the screw firmly. position. Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in position – see section on "Closing". HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
With the power tool attached, the carabiner (2) must be at about the Attach the pole pruner to the same height as your right hip. carrying strap when cutting. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Secure the sliding adjuster (2) to the shaft. Attach the pole pruner to the carrying strap when cutting. Squeeze the grips to move the sliding adjuster up or down the shaft. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Hold the unit with your left hand on the engine can start the fan housing and press it down firmly – your thumb should be under Set the choke knob (8): the fan housing. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Refit the spark plug – see "Spark Pull the starter grip slowly until you Plug". feel it engage and then give it a brisk As soon as the engine runs: strong pull. Move the slide control to START. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
"Tensioning the Saw Chain". to cool down. To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
– in the area used most for cutting. Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm If groove depth is less than specified: Replace the guide bar. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Install the filter element in the filter stops running and then turn the housing and fit the cover. screw about another 1/2 to 3/4 turn in the same direction. Insert the screw and tighten it down firmly. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Insert the screw and tighten it down firmly. Fit the shroud. Take out the screw (1). Pull off the spark plug boot (1). Unscrew the spark plug. Take out the screws (2) and remove the shroud (3). HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious injuries or damage to property. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
The saw chain cannot be locked in place on the guide bar. Therefore, it is best to remove the chain from the bar and resharpen it on a workshop sharpening tool (FG 2, HOS, USG). HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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A file holder must be used for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Filing angle Tools"). The correct filing angles are marked on the file holder. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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(6,35) 0,65 (0.026) Check angles with the filing gauge. 3/8 P (9,32) 0,65 (0.026) All cutters must be the same length. 0.325 (8,25) 0,65 (0.026) (9,32) 0,65 (0.026) HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
The bearings (arrows) in the telescoping drive tube are subject to normal wear and tear. If there a noticeable increase in vibrations or running noises: Have your dealer check and, if necessary, replace the bearings in HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Decoke after first 139 hours of opera- Combustion chamber tion, then every 150 hours of operation Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Check Chain sprocket Have replaced by servicing dealer Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Starter mechanism – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
Control handle: HT 101 5.5 m/s HT 131 4.7 m/s Shaft fully extended: HT 101 7.5 m/s HT 131 3.4 m/s Control handle: HT 101 4.9 m/s HT 131 4.7 m/s HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
EN ISO 11680-1, EN 55012, EN 61000-6-1 The EC type examination was carried TÜV Süd Product Service GmbH (NB 0123) Ridlerstrasse 65 D-80339 Munich HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
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