48
GB IE
Table “Maintenance Intervals”
Machine Part Action
Before
Each Use
Operating Hours
10 20
Screws, nuts, bolts Check, tighten
Air lter Clean or replace
Fuel lter Replace
Spark plug Clean/adjust/replace
Fuel hoses Check, replace if necessary
Complete machine Check, clean if necessary
Operating handle Check for function
Cutting head Check correct installation
Coupling
Check that the device is sta-
tionary when idling
Lubricating the gears
Storage
General Storage Instructions
• Clean and maintain the device and ac-
cessories carefully before storage.
• Keep the equipment in a dry and dust-
proof place out of reach of children.
• Do not wrap the equipment in plastic
bags, as damp and mould may form.
• Do not lie the device down on the pro-
tective cover.
• Use transport protection (
31/32)
when storing the blades.
• The cable holders (
19) are xed in
place on the device in order to keep the
device cable
(
18) in position. Do not remove the
cable holders, even when storing the
device.
Storage During Working
Breaks
Non-observance of the storage
instructions can cause starting
problems or permanent damage as
a result of fuel residues in the carbu-
rettor.
In case of working breaks of less
than 3 months:
1. Drain the fuel tank (7) in a well-ventilat-
ed place.
2. Start the engine and allow it to tick
over until the engine stops and the car-
burettor is free of fuel.
3. Allow the engine to cool (approx.
5minutes).
In case of working breaks of more
than 3 months:
4. Loosen the spark plug (
47) with a
spark plug wrench (
23) (see “Chang-
ing/Adjusting the Spark Plug”).
5. Pour a teaspoon of pure 2-stroke oil into
the combustion chamber and pull the