MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & STORAGE
WARNING
Improper maintenance & storage of the machine may void your warranty. Keep the machine clean for beer and safer
performance.
MAINTENANCE
Before each use, check all nuts & bolts to be sure they are sufficiently ghtened.
We recommend only manufacturer original parts are used when maintaining this machine. Failure to do so could
invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty.
The engine must be switched off, with the spark plug cap removed, before the machine is unassembled
, cleaned,
serviced or maintained.
POWER UNIT
ADJUSTING CARBURETOR
Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have trouble with the carburetor, see your dealer. Improper adjustment
may cause engine damage and void warranty.
SPARK PLUG
Do not aempt to remove the plug from a hot engine in order to avoid possible damage to the threads.
Clean or replace the plug if fouled with heavy oily deposits.
Replace the plug if the center electrode is worn or rounded at the end.
Th
e spark gap should be 0.6-0.7mm (.023".028")
HEDGECUTTER
BLADES
The cung blades can be protected and kept lubricated by periodically applying Maintenance Lubricang Oil.
If a gap exists between the upper & lower blades, follow the below steps to adjust them, so that they are closer together
and cung to their opmum performance.
Loosen locknut (A) as shown below, with a spanner.
Tighten screw (B) fully, and then loosen by a half rotaon with a screwdriver.
While holding the screw in p
osion with a screwdriver, ghten the locknut with a spanner.
Check to make sure, flat washer (C) is loose enough to be turned by your finger.
Tightening the screw too ghtly may make it impossible for the blades to move. Conversely, not ghtening the screw
sufficiently may make the blades feel dull and cause leaves and branches to become caught in the blades.
GEAR CASE
The gears are lubricated by Mul-purpose Lithium based grease in the gear case. Input new grease EVERY 25 HOURS of use
o
r more often, depending on the use condions.
When adding lubricant, use a grease gun to insert the grease into the three grease nipples located on the gear case.