Maintenance
• Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tool, turn off the motor. Wait until all moving parts stop. Disconnect the spark plug
cable and separate it from the spark plug. Otherwise you could get severely injured and/or the tool gets damaged.
Cleaning the air filter
• Adjust the choke lever into the "
• Remove the air filter cover, by loosening and removing
the knob that locks it to the base.
• Remove the air filter cover. Using compressed air or
brush remove dust and sawdust accumulated in the air
filter uncovered area.
• Remove the air filter.
• Depending upon usage give the filter a superficial
cleansing. Tap the air filter against a flat and smooth
surface. Remove most particles, sawdust and dust.
• Also, you can use compressed air. Blow away dirt on
both sides.
• For a thorough cleansing, wash the air filter with
lukewarm soapy water. Rinse and let it dry before setting
it back in the tool.
• If using compressed air to dry the filter, blow on both
sides.
• Set back the air filter. Double check it fits perfectly in its
place.
Thorough cleansing
• Using a brush or compressed air clean and clear the
vent slots in the starter unit as needed.
• Periodically clean and blow the motor cylinder blades
and the fan blades. Remove all particles. Otherwise, the
motor overheats and gets damaged.
• According to the type of fuel and oil used, or the
particular working conditions, the exhaust outlet and
muffler could get obstructed with carbon deposits. If you
notice power loss, said deposits need to be removed.
Take the tool to a
Center to fix the problem.
Idle adjust
• If the motor starts, works and throttles but is not running
idle, turn the idle screw to the right.
• If the blade is moving when the motor is running idle,
turn the idle screw to the left. It reduces the speed and
the blade stops moving.
• If the blade still moves when the motor is running idle
after adjusting the screw, turn off the tool and stop using.
Take it to a
adjust.
DANGER
• Using the tool with the blade running
idle could cause severe personal injuries.
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Authorized Service
Authorized Center to
Spark plug replacement
• The motor runs with a L9T spark plug with a 0.025"
electrode gap. Replace yearly with a similar spark plug.
• Using the included spanner loosen to the left side the
worn spark plug. Remove it.
• Insert the new spark plug and tighten to the right side
with your hand.
CAUTION
• Use care not to damage the spark plug
thread. Otherwise the motor could get severely
damaged.
• Tighten it half turn more with the included wrench.
Lubricate gearbox
In the lower part of the motor, there
is the gearbox, which must be
lubricated every 50 hours of use.
To add grease place the grease fitting
in the nipple and pumped 2 times.
Exhaust and Muffler Cleansing
• According upon type of fuel, the amount of oil used
and/or working conditions, the tool exhaust and muffler
could get clogged with carbon deposits. If noticing power
loss, the deposits should be removed to increase
performance. Go to a
Service Center.
• The muffler is built with spark arrester inside. After long
working periods the screen gets dirty and the muffler
should be replaced. Take it to replace in
Authorized Service Center.
Tool storage
When storing the tool for one month or longer consider
the following:
• Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
gasoline container. The remaining fuel mix should be
reused in another two-cycle motor using a 32:1 ratio.
• Run the motor until all remaining fuel burns and it
stops. Eliminate any fuel residues and avoid damaging
gum build-up in the fuel system.
• Clean the tool thoroughly.
• Store the unit in a well-ventilated area. Keep it away from
corrosive agents such as gardening chemicals, de-icing salts.
Keep it away from children.
• Comply with all the government regulations dealing with
safety and handling of fuel.
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