4. Wash the air filter in a luke warm soapy solution.
Do not blow out dirt particles, otherwise there is a
risk of eye injury.
5. Clean the air filter interior using a brush.
6. Allow the air filter to dry well and reinsert it.
7. Re-mount the air filter cover.
Replace the air filter on a regular basis.
Damaged air filters must be replaced without de-
lay.
Cleaning/replacing the fuel filter
Check the fuel filter (E) if required. A contaminated
fuel filter restricts the fuel supply.
Open the tank cap (12) and pull the fuel filter through
the opening using a wire hook.
• Slight contamination:
- Pull the fuel filter from the fuel line and clean it in
petroleum ether.
• Bad contamination:
- Replace the fuel filter.
Checking / replacing the spark plug
Do not touch the spark plug (F) or the spark plug
connector (16) when the engine runs. High voltage!
Risk of burning on the hot engine. Wear protective
gloves.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular
basis.
For this proceed as follows:
1. Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark
plug wrench.
The spark gap must be 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
Replace the spark plug:
- once in a month if the device is often used
- when the insulating body is damaged,
- when the electrodes show excessive erosion,
- when the electrodes show excessive dirt or oil.
Checking the ignition spark
1. Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark
plug socket spanner.
3. Remove the spark plug.
4. Firmly connect the spark plug connector.
5. Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark
plug against the engine body (away from the
spark plug hole).
6. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the position „I„.
7. Firmly pull the cranking rope on the cranking han-
dle. A spark between the electrodes is a sign of
proper functioning.
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Silencer / exhaust outlet
Do not retighten the silencer screws when the engine
is hot.
1. Check the tight seat of the screws (G) on the si-
lencer (H) on a regular basis. If they are loose,
tighten them hand-tight.
2. Clean the exhaust outlet (K) on a regular basis.
Care
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly after each ap-
plication so that the faultless function is kept.
Wear protective gloves when cleaning the cutting de-
vice.
• Clean the case with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
Water, solvents and polishing agents shall not be
applied.
• Check that the ventilation slots for the motor cool-
ing are free (risk of overheating).
• Clean the cutting device on a regular basis using a
brush or a cloth. Never clean the knives with water
(Risk of corrosion!)
• Clean and oil all moving parts regularly.
• Never use any grease!
• Use for instance environmentally acceptable spray
oil.
Maintenance schedule
Operation - Maintenance interval
Adjust the cutting device If required Adjust the idle
speed If required Tighten the silencer screws If re-
quired
Clean/replace the fuel filter. If required Clean/replace
the air filter Every 8 hours of operation (more fre-
quent in case of dusty environments) Lubricate the
gearbox Every 20 hours of operation, at least once
in a year
Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product
are subject to normal or natural wear and that the fol-
lowing parts are therefore also required for use as
consumables.
Wear parts*: Cutting device, spark plug, air filter, fuel
filter
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
11. Storage and Transport
Storage
Store unused devices with attached protective cover
in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
To extend the service life of the hedge trimmer and
guarantee smooth operation, before storing for a
longer period.
• Thoroughly clean the device.
• Treat all movable parts with an environmentally
friendly. oil.
• Never use any grease!
• Slide the protective cover on the cutting device.
• Remove the spark plug connector.
• Empty the fuel tank completely.
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