Never use replacement parts or
accessories not supplied by the
manufacturer.
Maintenance
The service comprises work which
keeps the appliance in a perfect
operational condition.
Have your appliance regular
serviced by a service point which
has been authorised by the manu-
facturer or a specialised workshop.
Carry out servicing work such as
the cleaning of the spark plugs and
air filter, etc. in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
The original instruction manual is
included.
Oil Change
Warning! Always change
A
the oil when the motor is
warm, the fuel tank is empty and
closed with the fuel cap.
The first oil change is to be carried
out after 5 hours of operation.
Hereafter, an oil change is neces-
sary every 50 hours of operation.
Should the 50 hours of operation
not be reached within a period
10. Troubleshooting
General
Faults usually occur if the unit has
not been handled, cared for or
maintained properly. The following
table contains the most common
faults and remedies to eliminate
these faults. If you have any other
problems, please contact your
nearest service centre authorised
by the manufacturer, or your near-
est authorised specialist dealer.
Fault
Unusual noises,
the implement rattles.
of one year, you should under all
circumstances change the oil at the
end of the season. To do so, open
the oil filler neck and tilt the appli-
ance so that the waste oil is able
to run into the collecting pan.
The used oil is to be disposed of
in accordance with the local regu-
lations. Place the appliance in
a horizontal position and fill the
motor with 10 W 30 motor oil.
Warning! It is imperative
A
that the motor is left to cool
down as the motor surface has
some hot areas.
Servicing the motor
In order to ensure a trouble-free
running of the motor, your appli-
ance should be inspected by an
authorised workshop (adjusting
valves, etc.).
Care
Residue dirt and grass can best
be removed immediately after com-
pletion of the work. Remove the
spark plug connector and tilt the
appliance so that it is not lying
on the same side as the spark plug
or carburettor respectively. Clean it
with a brush.
Caution! Repairs that
A
require specialist knowledge
must only be carried out by an
authorised specialist.
Caution! For safety reasons,
A
only use original spare
parts supplied by the manufacturer
or parts that have been authorised
by the manufacturer.
Possible Cause
The motor screws, its fixture or
the blade shafts are loose.
Storage
Warning! Allow the motor
A
to cool down before carry-
ing the appliance and placing it in
enclosed spaces. If there is petrol
in the tank, never store the appli-
ance in a building where it is pos-
sible that petrol fumes can come
into contact with fire or sparks.
The guide bars can be folded
together as a space-saving
measure. Place the control lever
(fig. B pos. 3) to Position P (Park)
so that the blades are unable to
make contact with the ground.
Loosen the tension bar handles
(fig. A pos.1) and the jointed ten-
sion handles (fig. A pos.2) until
you are able to fold the guide bar
together as shown in (fig. E).
Warning! When folding
A
together ensure that the
cable and the Bowden pull wire
are not bent!
Notes on Storage (Wintering)
(Please adhere to the motor
manufacturer's instructions, the
original instruction manual is
included.)
We expressly point out that in
accordance with product liability
laws, we are not liable for any
damage caused by our units if this
damage is due to improper repair
or if parts exchanged are not our
original parts or parts approved by
us, and if the repairs were not car-
ried out at service centre authorised
by the manufacturer or by an author-
ised specialist. The same applies to
spare parts and accessories.
Remedy
Tighten bolts. Contact specialist
workshop / service centre.
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