Operation Manual

79
GB
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 the appliance with water and do
not immerse it in water.
• Donotusecleaningagentsorsolvents.
You may otherwise irreparably damage
the appliance. Chemical substances
may damage the plastic parts of the ap-
pliance.
• Carefullycleanthebladebarafterevery
time of use. Wipe with an oily cloth or
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(20)islocatedbehindthe
cover below the choke lever.
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Unscrewtheairltercover(15).
3. Removetheairlter(20)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.
 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.
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Pull the ignition cable (5) off the
spark plug.