The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another that the declared vibration total value may also be used in a
preliminary assessment of exposure.
A warning that the vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared
total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used and of the need to identify safety measures to protect
the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all
parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition
to the trigger time).
8. STORAGE
WARNING: Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in the carburetor and difficult starting
or permanent damage following storage.
1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual.
2. Clean outside surface of unit.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
5. Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the carburetor of fuel.
6. Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly several times to coat
internal components. Replace spark plug.
9. Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source of ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc.
REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber.
3. Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap.(Fig.22)
4. Prepare unit for operation.
5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel/oil mixture. See Fuel and Lubrication Section.