Storage; Long-Term Storage (30 Days Or More) - Shindaiwa EC741s Manuel D'utilisation

Storage

Long-term storage (30 days or more)

Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks.
You could cause a fire.
When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for stor-
age are carried out.
1. Cut-off saw
WARNING
2. Cutting wheel
Storage
1. Drain the fuel tank completely outdoors over bare ground.
Do not drain fuel indoors.
A. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number
of times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb.
B. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to
a natural stop.
2. Remove the cutting wheel.
3. Wipe clean any grease, oil, dust, dirt and other materials on
the outside of the cut-off saw.
4. Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.
5. Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten up
any that are loose.
6. Remove the spark plug and add the appropriate quantity
(around 10 mL) of clean, new 2-stroke engine oil to the cyl-
inder via the installation socket.
A. Place a piece of clean cloth over the spark plug installa-
tion socket.
B. Pull 2 or 3 times on the starter grip to distribute the en-
gine oil into the cylinder.
C. Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole.
Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston
reaches the top of its travel and leave it there.
7. Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap.)
8. Once the product is sufficiently cool and dry, wrap the engine
section in a plastic bag or other covering before putting them
in storage.
9. Store the product in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach
of children and other unauthorized persons.
10. Store cutting wheels properly to avoid damage from uneven
pressure, moisture and extreme temperatures.
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