Operation Manual

89
GB
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Pull the ignition cable (5) off the
spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug wrench to
remove the spark plug (6) by
turning it anti-clockwise.
4. Use a feeler gauge (available in
specialised shops) to check the
spark gap.
Electrodes to be 0.6-0.7 mm
apart
5. Adjust the gap by carefully ben-
ding the bow of the spark plug
as necessary.
6. Use a steel brush to clean the
spark plug.
7. After cleaning and adjustment,
put the spark plug back in or
replace a damaged plug with a
new one.
8. Put the ignition cable back on.
Adjusting the carburettor
The carburettor has been set for optimised
performance in the factory. Any readjust-
ments that may become necessary should
be made by an expert.
Storage
General storage instructions
• Carefully clean the appliance and
its accessories as a means against
mould (see Maintenance and Clean-
ing).
• Keep the appliance in a dry and dust-
proof place and out of the reach of
children.
• Do not wrap the appliance in plastic
sacks because this may promote hu-
midity and mould.
spray it with a metal care spray.
 Cleaningtheairlter
Do not operate the appliance
without the air lter. Dust and
dirt will otherwise get into the
engine and cause damage to the
machine. Keep the air lter clean.
The air lter (21) is located inside the ro-
tating choke knob (7).
locked
unlocked
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Move the slider (14) to its position at
the air lter cover (15) and remove the
cover.
3. Remove the air lter (21) from its
housing.
4. Clean the lter with soap and water.
Do not use petrol for cleaning!
5. Air-dry the lter.
6. Reverse the above order of steps to
replace the lter.
When putting the air lter cover (15) back
on, check for the two plastic lugs. The
slider (14) is spring-loaded. To lock it, you
should thus pull it to the correct position
rst and let it snap in there.
Use a new air lter to replace a worn-
out, damaged or very dirty lter.
Replacing / adjusting the
spark plug
Worn-out spark plugs or the spark gap
being too wide will reduce the power of
the engine.