48
GB MT
Removing/mounting the
protective cover exten-
sion
If using blades, the protective cover exten-
sion must be removed.
If using the thread spool, the edge of the
extension must be mounted.
Removing the protective cover
extension
1. Unclip the three sides of the click lock
(55) using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the protective cover extension
(56).
Mounting the protective cover
extension
1. Clip in the three sides of the click lock
(55) using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Clean the extension and protective
cover of the device after each use.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Never operate the equipment with-
out the air lter otherwise dust and
dirt enter the engine and result in
damage to the machine. Keep the
air lter clean.
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Undo the screw (44) on the air lter
cover (6) and take off the air lter cov-
er (6) from the air lter housing (45).
3. Remove the air lter (46) from the air
lter housing (45).
4. Clean the lter (46) with soap and wa-
ter and allow it to dry in the air
Never use petrol for cleaning!
Replace the air lter (46) if it is
worn, damaged or dirty (see “Spare
parts/Accessories“).
The grid acts as a spacer and has to
be inserted in the air lter housing
(45) rst, if it falls out when remov-
ing the air lter (46).
5. Insert the two lugs on the air lter cover
(6) into the tabs on the air lter housing
(45).
6. Fold the air lter cover (6) over the air
lter housing (45).
7. Fix the air lter cover (6) with the screw
(44).
Changing / Adjusting the
Spark Plug
Worn spark plugs or a spark gap
that is too great will result in a
power reduction of the engine.
1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Take the spark plug connector (2) off of
the spark plug (47).
3. Screw out the spark plug (47) anti-
clockwise using the enclosed mainte-
nance key (see
23).
4. Check the spark gap with the aid of a
feeler gauge (available from specialist
retailers). The electrode gap must
be 0.6 – 0.7 mm.
5. If necessary, adjust the gap by care-
fully bending the spark plug (47) earth
electrode.
6. Clean the spark plug (47) with a wire
brush.
7. Reinsert the cleaned and adjusted
spark plug (47) or replace a damaged
spark plug (47) with a new spark plug