Maintenance - The Handy THMC-A Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

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and allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine.
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‡ Heavy deposits should be washed out in soapy water. Allow the filter to dry
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‡ If the inside of the fuel tank is dirty rinse out with petrol.
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Check the spark plug after every 10-15 hours of use.
‡ Remove the spark plug cover.
‡ Using the plug spanner supplied, remove the spark plug by turning it anti-clockwise.
‡ Clean and adjust the gap to 0.6-0.7mm.
‡ Replace any damaged or visibly worn spark plug.
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‡ We recommend that your petrol multicutter is serviced after 15 hours of use and
thereafter every 2 years.
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sure there is no grass wrapped around the cutting tools. Replace the blade covers on the
hedgetrimmer and pruner.
Be careful not to hit or damage the fuel tank when you put the machine on the ground.
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handgrip.
If storing for a long period, drain completely of fuel.
Remove the spark plug, put a few drops of 2-stroke oil into the cylinder and pull the recoil
starter a few times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug. This protects all metal
engine parts against rust.
You must periodically check that all screws are securely tightened. Failure to
regularly check the machine may affect performance and operator safety.
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