Stihl HT 102 Instruction Manual page 7

To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot
exhaust gases and hot muffler away
from easily combustible materials (e.g.
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands – right hand on the control handle,
left hand on the drive tube – even if you
are left-handed. Wrap your fingers
around the control handle and drive
tube.
Machines with telescoping shaft: Only
extend the telescoping shaft as far as
necessary for the cutting work that
needs to be done.
During Operation
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
HT 102, HT 103, HT 132, HT 133
In the event of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the engine
immediately – operate the stop switch.
This power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution maintain
a minimum clearance of
15 m from electric power
lines.
15m (50ft)
To reduce the risk of injury from falling
objects and thrown pieces of wood, do
not allow any other persons within a
radius of 15 meters of your own position.
To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
Maintain a minimum clearance of 15 m
between the bar nose and electric power
lines. Electricity can jump considerable
distances by means of arcing. Higher
voltage increases the distance electricity
can arc. Have the power switched off
before starting cutting work in the
immediate vicinity of power lines.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the
engine before changing the saw chain.
Make sure the idle speed setting is
correct. The chain must not run when
the engine is idling with the throttle
trigger released.
It the chain still rotates, have your dealer
make proper adjustments or repairs.
Check and correct the idle speed setting
regularly.
Never leave a running power tool
unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow) – on slopes or
uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree
stumps which could cause you to trip or
stumble.
When working at heights:
Always use a lift bucket
–
Never work on a ladder or in a tree
–
Never work on an insecure support
–
Never operate your power tool with
–
one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
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