English Contents Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Mounting the Handles It has been built using modern Using the Unit production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.
English Engineering improvements Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this Special safety precau- Pictograms reason we may modify the design, tions must be taken when...
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Only use augers or accessories which wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry. day as specified by national and/or have been approved by STIHL for this regional or local regulations. Tie up and confine long machine or which are technically...
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/ stop switch to 0 or STOP. Do not allow any other persons in the work area. To reduce the risk of injury, keep a sufficiently safe distance away from other persons. BT 45...
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Have all other work performed by a the machine – risk of fire! Combustible servicing dealer. Regularly check that the auger is in fuel vapor may escape from the fuel perfect working condition. Replace system. damaged or blunt augers immediately. BT 45...
Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).
Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. gasoline vapor. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another STIHL MotoMix 2 years without any problems.
Filler cap - without markings and do not overfill the tank. right: Filler cap - with markings on STIHL recommends using the STIHL cap and fuel tank filling system for fuel (special accessory). Filler cap without marking Fill with fuel...
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Filler cap with marking will go Checking the lock To open: left: Base of filler cap twisted right: Base of filler cap correctly positioned The lug on the bracket must engage – Open bracket entirely in the recess (arrow) BT 45...
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Remove the filler cap Filling with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends using the STIHL Then the markings on filler cap and fuel filling system for fuel (special tank will align accessory).
– the drilling close it – see section "Closing" spindle must be stationary. It may be necessary to turn the drilling spindle slightly before the rotary knob can be moved to the required position. BT 45...
If left in positions 1, 2 and R, the drilling tool may begin to rotate when the clutch engagement speed is reached. This could result in accidents or personal injury due to loss of control. BT 45...
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Move the stop switch to 0. Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope to full length – it might otherwise break. BT 45...
– see "Storing the Install the spark plug – see "Spark Machine". Plug". Move the stop switch to F and set choke lever to j – (warm start position) even if the engine is cold. Now start the engine. BT 45...
Take the air filter (3) out of the filter housing (4). Replace with a new filter – or, as a temporary measure, knock it out or blow it clear – do not wash. Replace any damaged parts. Install the filter in the filter housing. BT 45...
WARNING carefully clockwise until it is against its seat, then turn it back 1 full turn If the drilling spindle continues rotating when the engine is idling, have your power drill checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. BT 45...
Tighten spark plug with combination electrodes are badly eroded. Install wrench only suppressed spark plugs of the Press the spark plug boot firmly type approved by STIHL – see onto the spark plug "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug. Check electrode gap (A) and Removing the Spark Plug readjust if necessary –...
(carbonization) by your accordance with local servicing dealer. environmental requirements. STIHL recommends that you have Run the engine until the carburetor servicing and repair work carried out is dry – this helps prevent the exclusively by an authorized STIHL carburetor diaphragms sticking servicing dealer.
English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Spark plug – Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damping elements of anti-vibration Damage – training courses and are supplied with system the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual...
7.0 m/s Engine 4.8 kg The K-factor in accordance with Dimensions Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 dB(A) for STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine the sound pressure level and sound power level; the K-factor in accordance Displacement: 27.2 cc without attachment and chuck with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s...
Take the product, Displacement: 27.2 replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- conforms to the relevant provisions of are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
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English Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann Head of Product Data, Regulations and Licensing BT 45...