Checking/Replacing The Spark Plug; Checking The Ignition Spark; Silencer/Exhaust Outlet; Care - ATIKA HB 72 Notice Originale

Open the tank cap (10) and pull the fuel filter through the
opening using a wire hook.
⇒ Slight contamination:
Pull the fuel filter from the fuel line and clean it in petroleum
ether.
⇒ Bad contamination:
Replace the fuel filter.
Checking / replacing the spark plug
Do not touch the spark plug (18) or the
spark plug connector (17) when the engine runs.
High voltage!
Risk of burning on the hot engine.
Wear protective gloves.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular basis.
For this proceed as follows:
1. Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark plug
wrench (26).
The spark gap must be 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
Install the spark plug in reverse order.
Do not overtighten the spark plug.
Replace the spark plug:
− every 100 hours or each season (whichever case comes
first)
− when the insulating body is damaged,
− when the electrodes show excessive erosion,
when the electrodes show excessive dirt or oil.
−
Use the following spark plug type:
NGK-BPM7A; Champion RCJ6Y
Comparable with type:
BOSCH WSR6F

Checking the ignition spark

1. Remove the spark plug (18).
2. Firmly put the spark plug connector (17) on the spark
plug again.
3.
Insert the spark plug socket spanner through the
body opening. The spark plug socket spanner must have
contact to the engine housing (metal).
Do not insert the spark plug socket spanner in the spark
plug hole.
4. Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the spark plug socket spanner (26) (away from the
spark plug hole).
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the START position.
Pull the cranking rope.
If there is no spark visible between the electrodes, the
spark plug may be defective.
Silencer / exhaust outlet
1. Check the tight seat of the screws (D) on the silencer
(7) on a regular basis.
If they are loose, tighten them hand-tight.
Do not retighten the silencer screws when the engine is
hot.
2. Clean the exhaust outlet (21) on a regular basis.

Care

Clean the hedge trimmer thouroughly after each application so
that the faultless function is kept.
Wear protective gloves when cleaning the cutting
device.
Clean the case with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
Water, solvents and polishing agents shall not be
applied.
Check that the ventilation slots for the motor cooling are free
(risk of overheating).
To minimise the risk of fire make sure that the engine and
silencer are free from dirt, leaves or emerging lubricant.
Clean the cutting device on a regular basis using a brush or
a cloth.
Never clean the knives with water (Risk of corrosion!)
Clean and oil all moving parts regularly.
Never use any grease!
Use for instance environmentally acceptable spray oil.

Transport

To transport the device stop the engine and wait until the
cutting device does not longer move. Attach the protective
cover.
Carry the device with the front handle.
When transporting the device within a car put it in the boot or
on a separate loading area. Secure the hedge trimmer
against tipping over, damages and fuel spillage.
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