HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131
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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.
N Set the choke knob (8):
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.