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Maintenance and care
Storage
Long-term storage (30 days or more)
1.  Drain the fuel tank completely outdoors over bare ground. 
Do not drain fuel indoors.
2.  Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number of 
times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb.
3.  Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to a 
natural stop.
4.  Move the ignition switch (A) to the Stop position.
5.  Once the product is sufficiently cool, wipe clean any grease, 
oil, dust, dirt and other materials on the outside of the prod-
uct.
6.  Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.
7.  Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten up 
any that are loose.
8.  Remove the spark plug (B) and add the appropriate quantity 
(around 10 mL) of clean, new 2-stroke engine oil to the cyl-
inder via the spark plug hole.
9.  Place a piece of clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
10.  Pull 2 or 3 times on the starter grip to distribute the engine oil 
into the cylinder.
11.  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.
12.  Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap (C).)
13.  Wrap the engine section in a plastic bag or other covering, 
and store in a dry, dust-free location out of reach of children. 
 WARNING
 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 storage are carried 
out.