Hilti DSH 600 Mode D'emploi page 22

7.2 Cleaning or replacing the air filter
Risk of damage. Entry of dust causes irreparable damage to the product.
▶ Never operate the machine if the air filter is damaged or missing.
▶ When changing the air filter, the product should stand upright and should not be laid on its side.
Take care to ensure that no dust finds its way onto the underlying filter screen.
Note
Change the air filter if engine performance drops noticeably or if the engine becomes difficult to start.
1. Release the securing screw on the air filter cover and remove the cover.
2. Carefully remove the dust adhering to the air filter and the filter chamber (use a vacuum cleaner).
3. Release the four screws retaining the filter holder and remove the air filter.
4. Fit the new filter and secure it with the filter holder.
5. Fit the air filter cover and tighten the retaining screws.
7.3 Replacing a broken starter cord
CAUTION
Risk of damage. The housing may suffer damage if the starter cord is too short.
▶ Never continue to use a broken starter cord. Replace it immediately.
1. Release the four securing screws and remove the starter assembly.
2. Release the two screws securing the cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the remains of the broken starter cord from the spool and the pull handle.
4. Securely knot one end of the replacement starter cord and from above, pass the other end of the cord
through the hole in the spool.
5. From below, pass the end of the cord through the hole in the starter housing and from below through the
pull handle, and securely knot the end of the cord.
6. Pull a length of the starter cord out of the housing as shown in the illustration and pass it through the slot
in the spool.
7. Hold the cord securely close to the slot in the spool and turn the spool clockwise as far as it will go.
8. Back the spool off at least ½ to max. 1½ turns, until the slot in the spool is in alignment with the opening
in the starter housing.
9. Hold the spool securely and pull the cord out of the housing toward the pull handle.
10. Hold the cord taut, release the spool and allow the starter cord to be pulled in.
11. Pull the starter cord out as far as it will go and check that the spool can be turned by hand at least a
further ½ turn clockwise. If this is not possible, spring tension must be reduced by turning the spool one
full turn counterclockwise.
12. Install the cover and secure it with the two securing screws.
13. Place the starter assembly in position and carefully press it down. Pull the starter cord slightly until the
coupling engages and the starter assembly is fully seated.
14. Secure the starter assembly with the four securing screws.
7.4 Replacing the fuel filter
Note
When refueling the product, take care to ensure that no dirt or foreign matter finds its way into the fuel
tank.
1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
2. Pull the fuel filter out of the fuel tank.
3. Check the condition of the fuel filter.
◁ Replace the fuel filter if it is very dirty or clogged.
4. Slide back the clip on the hose and remove the dirty fuel filter.
5. Fit a new fuel filter and secure it with the clip on the hose.
6. Push the fuel filter back into the fuel tank.
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Printed: 30.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5341985 / 000 / 00
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