STIHL BT 120 C Auger Owners Manual

STIHL BT 120 C Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. Advertencia! Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your earth auger. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL earth auger, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your earth auger.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Assembling the Machine 10 Adjusting the Throttle Cable* 11 Fuel 11 Fueling 12 Auger Brake . 13 Fitting the Auger . 14 Starting / Stopping the Engine 14 Operating Instructions 17 Releasing a Trapped Auger 18 Cleaning the Air Filter . 18 Motor Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Checking the Spark Plug 21 Engine Running Behavior . 22 Lubricating the Gearbox . 23 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 23 Storing the Machine 25 Maintenance Chart . 26 Parts and Controls 27 Specifications . 28 Maintenance and Repairs . 30 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 31 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. !Warning! Because an earth auger is a hightorque, gasoline-powered tool, some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 0458 427 3021. M1. L3. T. Printed in Germany Printed on chlorine-free paper. * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” STIHl BT 120 C 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *. Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways.