− worn or damaged components
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deformed, broken or damaged cutting device
− leaks from the fuel tank cap or fuel lines
− correctly assembled and faultless covers and protective
devices.
Before each use or after each impact or falling, this
machine needs to be checked for damages and leakages.
Necessary repair works or maintainance have to be
carried out before using the machine.
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Clean the air filter from dust and dirt on a regular basis to
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− starting problems
− loss of output,
− too high fuel consumption.
Clean the air filter every 8 operating hours, or more frequently
in dusty environments.
Put the choke lever to the position
from entering the carburetor.
Pull off the air filter cover (14).
Remove the air filter (15).
Wash the air filter in a luke warm soapy solution.
Do not puff/blow out dirt particles, otherwise there is a
risk of eye injury.
Allow the air filter to dry well and reinsert it.
Damaged air filters must be replaced without delay.
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Check the fuel filter if required. A contaminated fuel filter
restricts the fuel supply.
Open the tank cap (19) and pull the fuel filter (20)
through the opening using a wire hook.
⇒ Slight contamination:
Pull the fuel filter from the fuel line and clean it in petroleum
ether.
⇒ Bad contamination:
Replace the fuel filter.
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- Do not touch the spark plug or the spark plug
connector while the engine is running. High voltage!
- Risk of burning on the hot engine.
- Wear protective gloves.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular basis. For
this proceed as follows:
Allow the engine to cool down.
Pull the spark plug connector (16) from the spark plug
(17).
Remove the spark plug using the supplied wrench (22).
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The spark gap must be 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
Install the spark plug in reverse order.
Do not overtighten the spark plug.
Replace the spark plug:
every 100 hours or each season (whichever case comes
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when the insulating body is damaged,
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when the electrodes show excessive dirt or oil.
Use the following spark plug type:
Torch L8RTC, NGK-BPMR 7 A, BOSCH WSR6F,
OREGON O-PR15Y, Champion RCJ 6Y
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Remove the
spark plug (17).
Firmly connect the spark plug connector (16).
Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the engine body (away from the spark plug hole).
Put the ON/OFF switch to the position
Pull the cranking rope.
If there is no spark visible between the electrodes,
the spark plug may be defective.
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Do not clean the silencer when the engine is hot. Dan-
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Lubricate the gearbox every 8 to 25 operating hours. Use
SHELL ALVANIA RL3, for example, or an equivalent grease
brand.
Put the grease gun onto the zerk fitting (61).
Force some grease into the zerk fitting.
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The carburetor is factory-set to the correct idle speed so that
the correct fuel-air mixture is fed to the engine.
In the cases below the carburetor (idle speed) has to be
corrected:
- Speed too high (cutting tool continues to move in idle
speed)
- Erratic running or lack of acceleration (idle speed too low)
- Adjustment to weather conditions and temperatures
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