Spark Plug; Sharpening Grass Cutters And Grass Blades; Filing The Saw Blade - Husqvarna 343F Operator's Manual

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by:
• Incorrect carburettor adjustment.
• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of
oil).
• A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in operating problems and starting
difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly
at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking
any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check
that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020"). The spark plug
should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier
if necessary.
CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type!
Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Sharpening grass cutters and grass
blades
WARNING! Always stop the engine before
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doing any work on the cutting attachment.
This continues to rotate even after the
throttle has been released. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has stopped completely
and disconnect the HT lead from the spark
plug before you start to work on it.
• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct
sharpening instructions.
• Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file.
• Sharpen all edges equally to maintain blade balance.
WARNING! Always discard a blade that is
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bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way. Never attempt to straighten
a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only
use original blades of the specified type.
MAINTENANCE

Filing the saw blade

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• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct
sharpening instructions.
• A correctly filed blade is essential for working efficiently
and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing
saw.
• Make sure that the blade is well supported when you file
it. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file holder.
• The filing angle is 15°. File alternate teeth to the right and
those in between to the left. If the blade has been heavily
pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top
edges of the teeth with a flat file, in exceptional cases. If
so, this should be done before filing with a round file. The
top edges must be filed down by the same amount for all
the teeth.
• Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of kickback.
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