Stihl HT 101 Instruction Manual - Page 29

Symbol on slide control 7 h - stop symbol and arrow. To stop the engine, push the slide control in the direction of the arrow on the stop symbol (h) to STOP-0. Starting N Press down the trigger lockout lever and squeeze the throttle trigger N and hold them in that position. N Move the slide control to START and hold it there. N Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and trigger lockout in that order. This is the starting throttle position. g if the engine is cold e for warm start - also use this posi- tion if the engine has been running but is still cold. N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (9) at least five times - even if the bulb is filled with fuel. Cranking N Remove the chain scabbard. Check that the chain is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. English NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. This will bend the drive tube and may result in permanent damage. Alternative method: N Remove the chain scabbard. Position the drive tube on a branch so that it is held by the hook. 249BA007 KN 390BA033 LA 9 8 N Set the choke knob (8): HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 N Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support and the hook. If necessary, rest the hook on a raised support (e.g. a branch, mound or something similar). WARNING Check that nobody is standing within the working range of the pruner. N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. N Hold the unit with your left hand on the fan housing and press it down firmly - your thumb should be under the fan housing. N Hold the unit firmly with your left hand on the fan housing - your thumb should be under the fan housing. N Hold the starter grip with your right hand. N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. NOTICE Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - it might otherwise break. 27