Stihl BT 130 Instruction Manual page 8

English
Do not operate your power tool in the
starting throttle position – engine speed
cannot be controlled in this position.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not touch
the auger or drilling spindle unless the
engine is stopped and the auger is at a
standstill.
Avoid contact with electri-
cal cables or wires – risk
of electric shock.
Hold the machine firmly in order to
control sudden jolts and reactive forces
– keep feed pressure relatively low.
Work particularly care-
fully in rocky ground or
ground with a heavy root
structure.
Cover and clearly mark boreholes.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the
engine and engage the auger brake
before changing the auger.
To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid
touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the muffler.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Shut off the engine.
Check condition of augers regularly.
Replace damaged or dull augers
immediately.
6
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
Hand protection (wearing warm
–
gloves)
Work breaks
–
The period of usage is shortened by:
Any personal tendency to suffer
–
from poor circulation (symptoms:
frequently cold fingers, tingling
sensations).
Low outside temperatures.
–
The force with which the handles
–
are held (a tight grip restricts
circulation).
Continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical
advice.
Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual.
Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the machine. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs or cleaning the
machine. – Exception: Carburetor and
idle speed adjustments.
Do not turn the engine over on the
starter with the spark plug boot or spark
plug removed unless the slide control /
stop switch is on STOP or 0 since there
is otherwise a risk of fire from
uncontained sparking.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not service
or store your machine near open flames.
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).
BT 130