Meec tools 014214 - MAINTENANCE; Draining the Fuel Tank; Engine and Muffler Cleaning; Starter Maintenance

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before starting the trimmer the rst time.
FIG. 8
4. To start the engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until it catches (10–15 cm) and then
pull it out fully a few times, to turn the
engine over and distribute the oil.
5. Move the choke lever to ON position.
6. Pull the starter cord until the engine starts.
FIG. 9
7. Press in throttle control A and B. When the
engine is idling use throttle control A to
control the speed.
8. When using the trimmer head the feed
mechanism must be tapped against the
ground rst to feed out the line.
FIG. 10
9. Stop the rotation of the trimmer head by
releasing throttle control A and B.
10. Turn o the engine by pressing the power
switch.
11. The choke lever can be in the OFF position
when starting if the engine is hot.
WARNING!
Do not use the trimmer to sweep with
the trimmer head at an angle. Stones and
other objects can be thrown up to 15 metres
and cause personal injury and/or material
damage.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Switch o the engine, release the spark plug
lead from the spark plug and allow the engine
to cool before cleaning and/or maintenance.
• Proper maintenance and regular cleaning
are essential for the machine to work
satisfactorily.
• Do not rinse the clearing saw with water.
The penetration of water can damage the
engine and electrical parts.
• Clean the clearing saw with a dry cloth,
brush or the equivalent.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
1. Place a suitable container under the fuel
tank.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Allow the fuel to drain out into the
container.
4. Replace the fuel cap and rmly tighten.
ENGINE AND MUFFLER
In order to reduce the risk of re, clean the
engine’s cooling ns regularly with compressed
air and remove chips, leaves and other debris
from the area around the muer.
STARTER
Keep the clearing saw’s ventilation openings
clean to avoid overheating. If the starter cord
is worn and damaged, contact your dealer to
purchase a new one.
SCREW JOINTS
Check that all screw joints are properly tightened
at regular intervals and that the handle sits
rmly.
SPARK PLUG
• Regularly check the spark plug and remove
any deposits with a wire brush.
• Check and adjust the electrode gap. It must
be 0.5 mm.
FIG. 11
• Ret the spark plug and tighten with the
supplied spanner.
• Replace the spark plug with a new one of