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Check the blade for wear and dam-
age.
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Always have a blunt blade resharp-
ened by a specialist workshop, as an
imbalance check can be carried out
there.
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Always have a specialist workshop
change a damaged or imbalanced
blade. Incorrect installation can result
in serious injury.
Adjusting the Carburettor
The carburettor has been preset in the
factory for optimum performance. If read-
justments are required, have the adjust-
ments made by a specialist workshop.
Storage
Do not store the equipment
with a full collection box. In hot
weather, the grass begins to fer-
ment when heat is generated.
Risk of fire.
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Clean and service the equipment be-
fore storage.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing
the equipment in enclosed areas.
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Use suitable and authorised contain-
ers for storing fuel.
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Keep the equipment in a dry place
that is protected from dust and out of
reach of children.
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Do not wrap the equipment in nylon
bags as damp and mould could form
Storage During Longer Breaks
from Operation
Non-observance of the storage
instructions may cause starting
problems or permanent damage
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as a result of fuel residues in the
carburettor.
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Empty petrol tank in a well-ventilated
place.
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Empty carburettor: For this purpose,
start motor and leave it running until
the motor stops. Let motor cool down.
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Change the oil (see "changing the en-
gine oil ").
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Preserve the engine:
- Unscrew the spark plug (see "clean-
ing and maintenance" - Change/
adjust spark plug;
- Pour a tablespoon of engine oil
through the spark plug hole into the
engine compartment;
- Pull the starter cord slowly several
times with the safety catch pulled in
order to distribute the oil inside the
engine;
- Screw the spark plug tight.
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Dispose of used oil and petrol resi-
dues in an ecofriendly manner (see
"disposal / environmental protection").
There is no need to drain the petrol
tank if a fuel stabiliser is added to
the petrol.
Disposal / Environmental
Protection
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Return the tool, accessories and
packaging to a recycling centre when
you have finished with them.
- Carefully drain the petrol and oil tanks
and take your equipment to a recy-
cling centre. The plastic and metal
parts that are used can be separated
by type and thus recycled.
- Take used oil and petrol residues to a
disposal point and do not pour them into
the sewer system or down the drain.