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Stihl HT 100 Instruction Manual

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Manual de instrucciones
Warning!
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
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instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede
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  • Page 1 STIH) STIHL HT 100, 101, 130, 131 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your pole pruner differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. STIHl HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 3: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL dealer for illustration. environment. assistance. Example: Therefore some changes, modifications Loosen the screw (1) and improvements may not be covered Lever (2) ... in this manual. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    The pole pruner chain has the operator many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact the pole pruner your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. the use of the pole pruner. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 5 (shouts, power tools on a regular or sustained alarms, etc.) is restricted. basis. Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 6 When transporting it in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 7 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is running. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 8 Check chain tension once more after having tightened the nut(s). Never start the pole pruner with the sprocket cover loose. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting work. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 9 Keep your hands in this and may damage the starter position to have your pole pruner under mechanism. control at all times. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 10 MSHA for the type of dust encountered. fumes become concentrated due to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from work area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 11 (including any branches it is contacting) and any electrical line carrying live current. Before working with less clearance, contact your electric utility and make sure the current is turned off. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 12 Do not stand directly shallow relief cut on the bottom of the hot. underneath the limb being cut! branch before cutting down from the top to help prevent splitting of the branch. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 13 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be observed. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 14 Pull-in frequently occurs when the chain time. is not rotating at full speed before it 3. Do not twist the bar when contacts the wood. withdrawing it from an underbuck cut because the chain can pinch. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 15 Remember that the risk of forest fires is Have such work performed by your greater in hot or dry weather. STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the cutting attachment. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 16: Using The Pole Pruner

    To allow branches a free fall, always cut the lower branches first. Prune heavy branches (large diameter) in several controllable pieces. The shaft should always be held at an angle of 60° or less. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 17 Locate the hook against the branch and then perform the cross-cut (2). HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 18 The angle drive may be adjusted on the the position of the branch. drive tube to the following positions only: 1 = For cross-cutting vertical branches and bushes. 2 = For a better view of the cutting attachment. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    Turn tensioning screw (1) Chain". start at the bar nose. counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 20: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    "Operating Instructions / some time – check chain tension During Operation". frequently – see chapter "Operating Instructions / During Operation". Check chain tension. see "Guide to Using this Manual" HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 21: 4-Mix Engine

    This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 22: Fueling

    HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 23: Chain Lubricant

    HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 24: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    STIHL recommends that you Fold the grip down so that it is flush have maintenance and repair work with the top of the cap. performed only by a STIHL servicing dealer. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 25: Checking Chain Lubrication

    2 to 3 minutes. After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary – see chapter "Checking Chain Tension". see "Guide to Using this Manual" HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 26: Backpack Carrying System

    Attach the pole pruner to the carrying strap when cutting. Squeeze the grips to move the sliding adjuster up or down the shaft. see "Guide to Using this Manual" HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 27: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    # – normal run position (5) – the engine is running or can start. START (6) – the ignition is switched on – the engine can start. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 28 Check that nobody is standing and then give it a brisk strong pull. within the working range of the Do not pull out strater rope at full pruner. length - it might break. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...
  • Page 29 (h) to STOP – $. starter rope firmly. 10 to 20 pulls Set the choke knob to e – even if may be necessary. engine is cold. Now start the engine. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    Check chain tension frequently! slackened off, it may damage the A new chain has to be tensioned more crankshaft and bearings. often than one that has been in use for some time. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...

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