General Cleaning and Tightening
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When engine is running, Attached Tool
is rotating/moving and other parts are
moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with moving Tool or other
moving par ts could cause serious
personal injur y or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always tur n of f your Hedge trimmer
b e f o r e y o u c l e a n o r p e r f o r m a n y
maintenance on it.
T h e H e d g e t r i m m e r w i l l p r o v i d e m a x i m u m
performance for many, many hours if it is maintained
properly. Good maintenance includes regular checking
of all fasteners for correct tightness and cleaning the
entire machine.
Storage
For long term storage of the Hedge trimmer:
1.
Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage
container.
2.
Pump the primer bulb on the carburetor until all
fuel is discharged through the clear fuel return
hose.
3.
Run the engine to remove any fuel that may
remain in the carburetor.
4.
Perform all regular maintenance procedures and
any needed repairs.
5.
Remove the spark plug and squirt a very small .....
amount of oil into the cylinder.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Oil may squir t out of the spark plug
opening when you pull the starter grip.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Oil can cause eye injuries.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Protect your eyes and keep your face
away from the spark plug opening.
6.
Pull the starter grip once.
7.
Slowly pull the starter grip to bring the piston to
the top of the cylinder (TDC).
8.
Reinstall the spark plug.
9.
Store the Hedge trimmer in a dry place away from
excessive heat, sparks or open flame.
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