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Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug lead and move it away from
spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Neglected or poorly conducted maintenance may
create additional hazards. Do not attempt to repair or
maintain this product if you are not qualied to do so.
If in doubt, return to a service centre for professional
assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease.
Do not at any time let brake uids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described in
this manual. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced
by an authorised service dealer.
A dirty air lter will cause starting difculty, loss of
performance, and shorten the life span of the engine.
Check the air lter monthly. For best performance, replace
the air lter at least once a year.
1. Loosen the air lter cover by turning the cover securing
knob (item 22) counterclockwise.
2. Remove the air lter (item 20).
3. Clean the foam lter element with warm soapy water.
Rinse and let dry.
If the foam lter element is damaged, it should be
replaced.
4. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the foam lter
element, then squeeze it out.
5. Reinstall the air lter.
Make sure the lter is seated properly inside the
cover. Installing the lter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter
the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
6. Reinstall the cover and tighten knob to secure.
A leaking fuel cap is a re hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable lter and
check valve. A clogged fuel lter causes poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the lter may
be clogged. Replace the fuel cap if necessary.
This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or NGK BPMR7A
spark plug. Use an exact replacement and replace
annually.
Follow these steps to replace the spark plug.
1. Remove the spark plug boot (item 23).
2. Loosen the spark plug (item 24) by turning it
counterclockwise with a 16mm socket.
3. Remove the spark plug.
4. Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.
5. Tighten with a socket. Do not overtighten.
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross-
threading will seriously damage the engine.
Follow these steps to clean the spark arrestor.
1. Locate the spark arrestor (item 25) through the hole on
the mufer exit hole.
2. Remove the spark arrestor using needle-nosed pliers.
3. Clean the spark arrestor with a small wire brush.
4. Replace the spark arrestor.
Storing the product differs depending on the duration it will
be in storage.
Follow these steps for short term product storage.
1. Clean all foreign material from the product.
2. Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
If you do not intend to use the product for more than one
month, follow the storage procedures below.
1. Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved
for petrol.
2. Run the engine until it stops.
3. Clean all foreign material from the product.
4. Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
Keep the product away from corrosive agents
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