Stihl BT 130 Instruction Manual page 6

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Transporting the Power Tool
Always turn off 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.
In vehicles: Properly secure your power
tool to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
damage.
Fueling
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Keep
clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
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.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
the machine immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
After fueling, tighten
down the screw-type fuel
cap as securely as
possible.
This reduces the risk of unit vibrations
causing the fuel cap to loosen or come
off and spill quantities of fuel.
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Check for leakage. To
reduce the risk of serious
of fatal burn injuries, do
not start or run the engine
until leak is fixed.
Before Starting
Check that your power tool is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
Check the fuel system for leaks,
–
paying special attention to visible
parts such as the tank cap, hose
connections and the manual fuel
pump (on machines so equipped). If
there are any leaks or damage, do
not start the engine – risk of fire.
Have your machine repaired by a
servicing dealer before using it
again.
Slide control / stop switch must
–
move easily to STOP or 0.
Auger brake in good working order.
–
Smooth action of throttle trigger and
–
throttle trigger lockout – throttle
trigger must return automatically to
idle position.
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 in any way.
Keep the handles dry and clean –
–
free from oil and dirt – for safe
control of the power tool.
To reduce the risk of accidents, 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 unit on level ground, make
sure you have secure footing, hold the
unit securely. Check that the drilling tool
is not touching the ground or any other
object since it may begin to rotate when
the engine starts.
Your power tool is designed to be
operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area –
even when starting. To reduce the risk of
injury, avoid contact with the drilling tool.
Do not drop start the power tool – start
the engine as described in the
instruction manual.
Check idle speed setting: The drilling
tool must not rotate when the engine is
idling with the throttle trigger released.
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).
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