14. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Use only original manufacturer´s replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure
to do so can cause possible injury, poor
performance and may void your warranty.
• The cutting attachment must not rotate in
idle mode.If this requirement is not satisfied,-
the cluth has to be adjusted or the machine
needs an urgent maintenance by a qualified
technician.
• You may make adjustments and repairs des-
cribed here. For other repairs, have the trimmer
serviced by an authorized service agent.
• Consequences of improper maintenance may
include excess carbon deposits resulting in
loss of performance and discharge of black oily
residue dripping from the muffler.
• Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and
handles are properly and securely attached to
avoid the risk of personal injury.
Exhaust port and silencer
• Depending on the type of fuel used,the type
and amount of oil used, and/or your operating
conditions, the exhaust port and silencer may
become blocked with carbon deposits.lf you
notice a power loss with your petrolpowered
tool.a qualified service technician will need to
remove these deposits to restore performance.
Air filter
• Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce
engine efficiency. Increase fuel consumption
and allow abrasive particles to pass into the
engine. Remove the air filter as often as neces-
sary to maintain in a clean condition.
• Light surface dust can readily be removed
by tapping the filter. Heavy deposits should be
washed out in suitable solvent.
• Remove filter cover by push the button.
Owner's manual
Fuel filter
• Fuel tank is fitted with a filter. Filter is situa-
ted at the free end of fuel pipe and can be
picked out through fuel port with a piece of
hooked wire or the link.
• Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not
allow dust to enter into fuel tank. Clogged
filter will cause difficulty in starting engine
or abnormalities in engine performance.
• When filter is dirty, replace the filter.
• When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it
can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with
gasoline.
Spark plug
• Do not attempt to remove the plug from a
hot engine in order to avoid possible dama-
ge to the threads.
• Clean or replace the plug if fouled with
heavy oily deposits.
• Replace the plug if the center electrode is
worn rounded at the end.
•Spark gap 0.6-0.7mm (.023" . 028")
•Fastening torque =14-15Nm( 125-135in.lb)
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