Mounting The Handles - Stihl BT 45 Instruction Manual

WARNING
Check condition of drilling tool at regular
short intervals. If behavior of tool
changes, check immediately for
tightness or any signs of cracks in
particular.
WARNING
Wear gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on used drilling
tools or augers.
WARNING
Replace damaged drilling tools
immediately, even if the have only
superficial cracks. Never attempt to
repair damaged drilling tools.
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified.
An improperly maintained muffler will
increase the risk of fire and hearing loss.
Your muffler is equipped with a spark-
arresting screen to reduce the risk of
fire; never operate your power tool if the
screen is missing, damaged or clogged.
Remember that the risk of a brush or
forest fire is greater in hot or dry
weather.
In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or
§ 4443 of the Public Resources Code to
use or operate gasoline-powered tools
on forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a
complying spark arrester that is
maintained in effective working order.
The owner/operator of this product is
responsible for properly maintaining the
BT 45
spark arrester. Other states or
governmental entities/agencies, such as
the U.S. Forest Service, may have
similar requirements. Contact your local
fire agency or forest service for the laws
or regulations relating to fire protection
requirements.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except
the carburetor adjustment screws after
each use.
For any maintenance of the emission
control system please refer to the
maintenance chart and to the limited
warranty statement near the end of the
instruction manual.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store your power tool in a dry and locked
location out of reach of children. Before
storing for longer than a few days,
always empty the fuel tank (see chapter
"Storing the Machine" in the instruction
manual).

Mounting the Handles

Assist handle for wood drill
Before mounting a new assist handle for
the first time:
1
2
Hold the handle (1) by the clamp
N
and turn it clockwise until the
gap (2) is completely closed.
This breaks the small plastic retainer in
the clamp and allows the clamp to be
opened up.
Normal mounting procedure
Hold the clamp firmly and unscrew
N
the handle counterclockwise.
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