Stihl Ht 101 Z Parts Manual

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury 
from loss of control and / or contact with 
the running cutting tool, do not use your 
unit with incorrect idle adjustment. At 
correct idle speed, the cutting tool 
should not move.
If your power tool shows an incorrect idle 
adjustment, have your STIHL dealer 
check your power tool and make proper 
adjustments and repairs.
The idle speed and maximum speed of 
the engine change if you switch from a 
fuel with a...

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Preparations
NBefore fueling, clean the filler cap 
and the area around it to ensure that 
no dirt falls into the tank.
Always thoroughly shake the mixture in 
the canister before fueling your 
machine.
NPosition the machine so that the 
filler cap is facing up.
WARNING
In order to reduce the risk of fire and 
personal injury from escaping gas vapor 
and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap 
carefully so as to allow any pressure 
build-up in the tank to release...

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21 NFold the grip down so that it is flush 
with the surface.
If the grip is not flush with the surface 
and the lug on the clip does not engage 
entirely in the recess (arrow), the cap is 
not properly closed and the steps 
described above must be repeated. See 
also the "Toolless cap with grip" section 
in the Safety Precautions.
Opening the threaded filler cap
NTurn the cap counterclockwise until 
it can be removed from the tank 
opening.
NRemove the...

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NOTICE
A full chain oil tank is sufficient for only 
half a tankful of fuel. Check the oil level 
regularly during cutting work. Never 
allow the oil tank to run dry.
Preparations
NThoroughly clean the oil filler cap 
and the area around it to ensure that 
no dirt falls into the tank.
NPosition the machine so that the 
filler cap faces up.
Opening
NRaise the grip until it is upright.
NTurn the cap counterclockwise 
(about a quarter turn).
Marks on filler cap and...

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23 NWhile holding the cap depressed, 
turn it clockwise until it engages in 
position.
The marks on the filler cap and oil tank 
are then in alignment.
NFold the grip down.Filler cap is locked.
If the oil level in the tank does not go 
down, the reason may be a fault in the oil 
supply system: Check chain lubrication, 
clean the oilways, contact your dealer 
for assistance if necessary STIHL 
recommends that you have servicing 
and repair work carried out...

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24 The saw chain must always throw off a 
small amount of oil.
NOTICE
Never operate your saw without chain 
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the 
whole cutting attachment will be 
irretrievably damaged within a very short 
time. Always check chain lubrication and 
the oil level in the tank before starting 
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for 
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain 
tension and adjust if necessary – see...

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Full harness (HT 100, HT 101 only)
NPut on the full harness (1) and 
sling (2) as described in the 
instruction sheet provided.
NAdjust the harness and thigh 
strap (3) as required.
NRest the powerhead in the sling 
during cutting work.
HT 100, HT 130 only
NPut the backpack carrying 
system (1) on your back and adjust 
it as described in the instruction 
sheet provided.
NAttach the carabiner (2) to the 
machine's carrying ring.
NAttach the pole pruner to the...

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HT 101, HT 131 only
NPut the backpack carrying 
system (1) on your back and adjust 
it as described in the instruction 
sheet provided.
NSecure the sliding adjuster (2) to the 
shaft. 
NAttach the pole pruner to the 
carrying strap when cutting.NAdjust the hip belt (3), both shoulder 
straps (4) and the carrying strap (5).
NSqueeze the grips to move the 
sliding adjuster up or down the 
shaft.
Controls
1Throttle trigger lockout
2Throttle trigger
3Slide control...

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27 Symbol on slide control
7h – 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
NPress down the trigger lockout lever 
and squeeze the throttle trigger
Nand hold them in that position.
NMove the slide control to START 
and hold it there.
NNow release the throttle trigger, 
slide control and trigger lockout in 
that order. This is the starting 
throttle position.
NSet the...

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28 NDo not let the starter grip snap back. 
Guide it slowly back into the housing 
so that the starter rope can rewind 
properly.
NCrank the engine until it begins to 
fire. After no more than five 
attempts, turn the choke knob to e.
NContinue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
NBlip the throttle trigger. The slide 
control moves to the normal run 
positionF – and the engine settles 
down to idle speed.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly 
adjusted. The...