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or toxic liquids. Us only a damp cloth making.
After each use, clean the lawn trimmer and remove any
grass remains.
To avoid overheating and damage to the engine, always
keep the cooling air vents clean and free of sawdust and
debris.
The starter rope must be replaced as soon as it shows
signs of wear.
Check the condition of the cutting head regularly. All
damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Follow the
necessary safety measures when replacing any parts.
The carburettor has an optimised setting 'ex works' . If any
FAILURE REMOVAL
Failures
Engine does not start or
starts, but does not run
further.
Engine starts, but does
not run at full power.
Engine splutters.
The motor does not de-
velop maximum power
Engine does not run
smoothly.
Excessive exhaust gases
(smoke).
DISPOSAL
If your device should become useless somewhere in the
future or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose of
the device together with your domestic refuse, but dispo-
se of it in an environmentally friendly manner. Thoroughly
empty the oil/lubricant and fuel tanks and dispose of the
remainders at a special collecting point or dump. Please
dispose of the device itself at an according collecting/
recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal parts can
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Causes
Wrong starting process.
Empty fuel tank/Lack of fuel
Wrong fuel, storing without petrol tank
being drained
Wrong setting of the carburettor.
Sooted spark plug (carbon residues on elec-
trodes), electrodes distance too big
The spark plug is wet from petrol (oversatu-
rated engine).
Dirty air filter
Dirty air filter
Wrong setting of the carburettor.
Dirty air filter
Wrong setting of the carburettor.
further adjustments should be required contact your
competent customer service.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts.
Using other spare parts can result in accidents/injuries of
the user. The manufacturer will not be liable for any such
damage.
Please contact our service department if you need acces-
sories or spare parts.
Removal
Refer to the instructions in these operating
instructions.
Add some fuel
Drain the fuel tank and carburettor. Add
fresh petrol.
Have the carburettor settings adjusted by
an authorised customer service organisa-
tion.
Clean the spark plug, check the plug thermal
value, possibly change the plug.
Dry the spark plug out and refit it.
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Have the carburettor settings adjusted by
an authorised customer service organisa-
tion.
Clean or replace the air filter
Have the carburettor settings adjusted by
an authorised customer service organisa-
tion.
be separated and recycled. Information concerning the
disposal of materials and devices are available from your
local administration.
Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting materials in
unauthorised places.
Make sure the oil products do not enter the soil.
Oil products must not come into contact with skin, eyes
and clothing.
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