Replacing The Spark Plug; Checking The Ignition Spark; Checking The Mufß Er Screws - Makita EA3500S Instruction Manual

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Replacing the spark plug

CAUTION:
Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is
running (high voltage).
Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work.
A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves!
The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the
insulator, electrode erosion (burn) or if the electrodes are very
dirty or oily.
Remove the Þ lter cover (see „Cleaning the air Þ lter").
Pull the plug cap (8) off the spark plug. Use only the combination
wrench supplied with the saw to remove the spark plug.
Electrode gap
The electrode gap must be 0.6 mm.
CAUTION: Use only the following spark plugs: NGK CMR6A.

Checking the ignition spark

Press the loosened spark plug (9) with the ignition cable Þ rmly
connected against the cylinder using insulated pliers (not near
the spark plug opening).
Put combination switch (10) in the „ON" position.
Pull the starter cable hard.
If the function is correct, an ignition spark must be visible near
the electrodes.
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Checking the mufß er screws
Unscrew 3 screws (11) and remove the upper half of the muf-
ß er (12).
Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (EA3500S,
EA3501S), remove the converter along with the upper mufß er
half.
The screws on the bottom mufß er half (13) are now accessible,
and it is possible to check them for tightness. If they are loose,
tighten by hand (Caution: do not over-tighten).