NORMAL MAINTENANCE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE EDGE-TRIMMING HEAD
LINE
To replace the nylon line, follow the instructions
enclosed with the head (supplementary page
separate from the guide).
WARNING!
!
line with a line made of any other material
(e.g. metal wire).
DISASSEMBLY (fig. 16)
To block the cutting unit and prevent shaft rota-
tion, fit the steel rod (A) (provided) into the hole
(B) on the upper left side of the head unit, slow-
ly turn the tool until the rod penetrates the hole
of the metal ring nut. Turn the head counter-
clockwise to unscrew the cutting head.
ASSEMBLY (fig. 17)
For safe blocking, the spindle must be prevent-
ed from rotating: fit the steel rod (A) (provided)
into the hole (B) on the left side of the head unit,
turn the tool slowly until the steel rod penetrates
the hole on the metal ring nut, to block tool rota-
tion. Tighten and block the tool without over-
clamping (F).
IMPORTANT
THE ROD AFTER THE CUTTING HEAD HAS
BEEN FITTED AND BLOCKED.
AIR FILTER
IMPORTANT
cutter without the air filter. The air filter must be
kept clean. If damaged or worn fit a new filter.
Never replace the nylon
REMEMBER TO REMOVE
Never operate the brush
To clean the filter (Fig. 18):
1. Unscrew handle (A) (counter-clockwise).
Remove the filter cap, then remove the air fil-
ter from the support base.
2. Wash the filter element with soap and water.
DO NOT USE PETROL!
3. Leave the filter to dry in the air.
4. Refit the filter.
NOTE
worn, lacerated, damaged or can no longer be
cleaned.
SPARK PLUG (fig. 19)
1. The gap (distance between electrodes) of the
spark plug is 0.6 mm / .025". Adjust if
required.
2. Clean away any carbon residues.
3. The tightening torque must be between 12
and 15 Nm. Connect the spark plug cap.
VARIOUS CHECKS
– Throttle and safety levers: check operation.
– STOP button: check operation.
– Fuel tank: check for any leaks. Do not work in
the event of fuel leakage.
– Cooling air slots: clean.
– Cylinder fins: clean.
– Front guard: check condition.
– Cutting unit: clean away grass residues.
– Screws: check they are screwed down tightly.
– Electric cables and connections: check the
condition and replace if necessary. Make sure
all connection function correctly.
SHARPENING THE LINE-CUTTING BLADE
1. Remove the line-cutting blade (E) from the
guard (fig. 20).
2. Clamp the line-cutting blade in a vice.
Sharpen the blade using a flat file making
sure you keep the cutting angle. Sharpen in
one direction only.
EN
Replace the filter if it is
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