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.023”

(0.6 mm)

Replacing the spark plug

CAUTION:

Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is

running (high voltage).

Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance

work. A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective

gloves!

The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the

insulator, electrode erosion (burn) or if the electrodes are very

dirty or oily.

Removetheltercover(see“Cleaningtheairlter”).

Pull the plug cap (8) off the spark plug. Use only the

combination wrench supplied with the saw to remove the

spark plug.

Electrode gap

The electrode gap must be .023” (0.6 mm).

CAUTION: Use only the following spark plugs: NGK CMR6A.

Checking the ignition spark

Press the loosened spark plug (9) with the ignition cable

rmlyconnectedagainstthecylinderusinginsulatedpliers

(not near the spark plug opening).

Put combination switch (10) in the “ON” position.

Pull the starter cable hard.

If the function is correct, an ignition spark must be visible

near the electrodes.

Checking the mufer screws

Unscrew 3 screws (11) and remove the upper half of the

mufer(12).

Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (EA3500S,

EA3501S),removetheconverteralongwiththeuppermufer

half.

Thescrewsonthebottommuferhalf(13) are now

accessible, and it is possible to check them for tightness.

If they are loose, tighten by hand (Caution: do not over-

tighten).

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