Stihl BT 130 Earth Ice Auger Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be on your machine. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate manual fuel pump Auger brake Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury. NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for assistance. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because an earth auger is a high-torque, gasoline-powered tool, some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. DANGER Drilling into or contact with electrical wires may cause severe shock, burns or death. See the section "Working Conditions" below. WARNING Striking a hard object in the earth with the turning drill and the resulting slowing or stopping of the auger creates reactive forces. The transfer of rotational (reactive) forces can cause the auger powerhead and handles to rotate suddenly in a counterclockwise direction 2 BT 130