Stihl HL 100 K 0 Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

English / USA Screw cap !Warning! Unit vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. Before Starting !Warning! Always check your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. The throttle trigger (if applicable) must move freely and always spring back to the idle position. Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices. !Warning! Never use a power tool that is damaged or not properly maintained. !Warning! Check that the spark plug boot is securely mounted on the spark plug - a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; it is particularly important to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in order for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. !Warning! The cutting tool must be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Regularly check the condition and tightness of the cutter blades - with the engine stopped! Replace damaged cutter blades before using the power tool. Always keep blades sharp. STIHL recommends that you always spray the cutter blades with STIHL resin solvent before starting work - with the engine stopped! You can obtain this protective spray from your dealer. Apply generously. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting work. Starting On machines with an adjustable cutter bar: Secure the cutter bar in the starting position as described in the chapter "Starting/Stopping the Engine." If this starting position is not the desired cutting position, you will then need to carefully adjust the machine to the desired position once the engine has returned to idle and the blades are no longer moving. On machines with a defined transport position (cutter bar folded against the drive tube): Never start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are not engaged in that position and you therefore cannot visually check to see that they will be stopped at idle when you start to adjust the cutter bar to the desired cutting position (where the blades are engaged). Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. HL 100 7