Storing The Hedge Trimmer - Sovereign QJB23 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Storing the Hedge Trimmer

Step 1 - Storing the Hedge Trimmer for Short Periods
• Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops. Clean
all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is out of reach from
to children.
• Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
• Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of petrol. Excess fuel
should be used up in other 2-Stroke engine powered equipment or disposed of at your local
recycle centre.
• Remove any coarse dirt.
• Wipe the machine with a soft damp cloth.
Step 2 - Storing the Hedge Trimmer for Extended Periods
• All the above plus: Clean air filter and replace the spark plug with an exact replacement.
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your hedge trimmer will ensure you get years of
trouble free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the
hedge trimmer operated correctly and is safe to use.
12 hours of use
Air filter clean
Spark plug check
Blade lubrication
WARNING! Always switch off the head trimmer and remove the spark plug boot before carrying
out any maintenance work.
Only clean the machine after it has been switched off. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
clean it. Never allow fluid to get into the machine. Do not use caustic cleaning products.
Ensure that the blade's cutting edge is always well oiled.
List of consumable Qualcast parts
HS901305 air filter
HS902700 spark plug L8RTF
HS901313 Fuel filter
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24 hours of use 36 hours of use
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
CAUTION!
- Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or
adjustment work.
- Remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot after running the engine, even if only for
a few minutes.
The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the hedge trimmer.
Fault Possible Cause
Engine not starting 1. Empty tank
2. Flooded engine
3. Fouled spark plug (remains of
carbon on the electrodes)
4. Electrode gap too large
5. Fouled carburetor or its jets
6. Damaged spark plug connection
or damaged spark plug
Engine runs too fast 1. Cold engine
when idle
E n g i n e d o e s n o t 1. Fouled spark plug (remains of
reach its maximum carbon on the electrodes) spark
speed gap to large
2. Fouled carburettor or its jets
3. Fouled air filter
4.Exhaust, exhaust channel
5. Sealing ring in crankcase not
sealing properly
6. Worn cylinders, pistons and
piston rings
7. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil)
8. Bad ignition
E n g i n e w o u l d n o t 1. The switch was failed.
stop
2 . T h e w i r i n g t e r m i n a l w a s
disconnected.
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Solution
1. Fill up
2. Close the throttle, pull cord several
times, if required take out the spark plug
and dry it
3. Clean the spark plug, check its
temperature, replace if needed.
4. Adjust at 0.6-0.7 mm
5. Clean the carburetor with air
6. Replace the spark plug.
1. Warm up slowly; alternatively close
the choke a bit.
1. Clean the spark plug, check its
temperature, replace if needed. Adjust
at 0.6-.07 mm.
2. Clean the carburettor with air
3. Clean
4. Take out the exhaust and clean it,
remove remains of carbon
5. Replace
6. Replace the cylinder, piston or piston
rings, reface the cylinder and piston,
assembly
7. Fill up according to the instructions
8. Adjust the ignition coil gap (0.3-0.4
mm)
1. Change the switch.
2. Connect up the wiring terminal.
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