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Fig. 16
Cleaning the muffl er (Fig. 17)
Remove the muffl er and spark arrestor (if so
equipped), and clean out any excess carbon from
the exhaust port or muffl er inlet every 100 hours of
operation.
Fig. 17
For long-term storage
Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Start and let engine
run until it stops. Repair any damage which has
resulted from use. Clean the unit with a clean rag,
or high pressure air hose. Put a few drops of two-
cycle engine oil into the cylinder through the spark
plug hole, and spin the engine over several times
to distribute oil. Cover the unit and store it in a dry
area.
Maintenance schedule
Below you will fi nd some general maintenance
instructions. For further information please contact
your Tanaka dealer.
Daily maintenance
○ Clean the exterior of the hedge trimmer.
○ Check the blade guard for damage or cracks.
Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
○ Check that the blade is sharp, and without
cracks.
○ Check that the blade nut is suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the blade transport guard is
undamaged and that it can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently
tightened.
Weekly maintenance
○ Check the starter, especially cord and return
spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove it and check the electrode gap. Adjust it
to 0.024״ (0.6 mm), or change the spark plug.
○ Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder and check
that the air intake at the starter is not clogged.
○ Check gear case is fi lled with grease.
○ Clean the air fi lter.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space
around it.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
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