Elem Garden Technic THT26RH-AV Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 24

● In case of emergency, directly set ignition switch to the "STOP" position.
Warning! If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to "STOP" position,
close choke -Cold start position - to stall engine. Have the address on the
warranty card repair Stop switch before using hedge trimmer again.
Hedge trimming
Fig. 7
• Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine.
• Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and
proceed to cut.
Warning! Never remove hands from hedge trimmer when blades are moving.
Warning! The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect ignition cable
and remove the obstruction.
4. MAINTENANCE
Your Hedge trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service.
Regular scheduled maintenance will help your hedge trimmer achieve that goal. If you
are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your
hedge trimmer to the address on the warranty card for maintenance. To help you
decide whether you want to Do-It-Yourself or have the address on the warranty card do
it, each maintenance task has been graded. If task is not listed, see the address on the
warranty card for repairs.
Skill levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with hedge trimmer.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required. We recommends that
the hedge trimmer be returned to the address on the warranty card for service.
We offers Maintenance kits and parts to make your maintenance job easier. Just below
each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task. See the
address on the warranty card for these parts.
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Maintenance intervals Service address maintenance procedures
Component / Maintenance Req'd Daily or Every 3
System procedure skill before refuel Months Months or 600
level use or 90 or 270 hours
hours hours
Cylinder exhaust Inspect/clean/ 3 I C
Port decarbon
Sharpen blades Inspect/clean 3 I (2)
Fuel filter (Level 1)
Fig. 11 + 12
Tools required:
1 Length of wire with one end bent into a hook, 200-250 mm (8-10")
1 Clean rag
1 Funnel
1 A approved fuel container
Parts required:
1 Air & fuel filter kit
Warning! Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or
handling.
● Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank.
● Use the fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
● Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter.
Spark plug (Level 2)
Fig. 13 + 14
Tools required:
1 T-wrench
1 Feeler gauge
1 Soft metal brush
Parts required:
1 Tune-up kit
Important: Use a TORCH L9T spark plug (Or equipment like: NGK BPMR7A, or
CHAMPION RCJ6Y), otherwise severe engine damage may occur.
● Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
● Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not sand blast to clean. Remaining
sand will damage engine.
● Check and adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.
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