Cleaning the air filter
1.
Unscrew the screw holding the filter cover.
2.
Lift off the filter cover and remove the foam
plastic filter unit.
3.
Replace the filter cover to prevent anything
getting into the air intake.
4.
Wash the filter in hot water with a mild
detergent and allow to dry.
5.
Remove the air filter cover.
6.
Replace the dry filter unit and filter cover.
7.
Fasten the filter cover with the screw.
FIG. 39
WARNING!
Never start the engine without an air filter.
LUBRICATING THE GEAR HOUSING
1.
Undo the screw (1).
2.
Apply lithium based grease and turn the
axle by hand until grease is forced out.
3.
Tighten the screw.
FIG. 40
SHARPENING THE LINE BLADE
1.
Remove the line blade (A) from the guard
(B) by undoing the screws (C).
FIG. 41
2.
Put the line blade in a vice and sharpen it
with a flat file. Make sure to maintain the
original angle of the edge.
3.
Refit the line blade on the guard.
STORAGE
•
Clean the machine well on completion of
the work.
•
Allow the motor to cool and then store the
machine in a dry area out of the reach of
children.
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