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Adding grease and lubricant
-The gearbox
of the pole hedge trimmer should
be
greased every
20
working
hours. Add approx.
1
Occ
of
lubricant (Shell Alvania
No.
3
or equivalent) to the
gearbox via the grease nipples. (Some grease will emerge from the head of the
gearbox (located at the base of the
blade)
when
the
pole hedge trimmer i s set in
motion the first time after greasing. Use
this
as a rough indicator for the amount
of grease to supply.)
Note: Observe greasing intervals and the amount
of
grease to
be
supplied.
Mechanical parts of the pole hedge trimmer may
be
damaged
if
grease
is
not supplied a t the prescribed intervals
or
if
an insufficient amount of
grease
is
added.
Fuel tank filter
-The inside o f the fuel tank
i s equipped with a filter that cleans the fuel before it
enters the carburetor.
-
Wsually check the filter at regular intervals. To
do
so, use a piece o f wire formed
into a hook
and
draw the filter out
of the tank
(1).
Replace the filter
if
it
i s
hardened, clogged up,
or excessively contaminated.
-
Inadequate fuel supply as a result of
a
deteriorated fuel filter may result in poor
engine performance. In order to ensure that the required amount
of fuel enters
the carburetor, replace the fuel filter whenever in doubt
of its condition.
Cleaning the muffler outlet
-
Check the condition of the muffler outlet
(2)
at regular intervals.
-
Use a suitable tool to remove excessive carbon residue that accumulates
around the muffler outlet. Take special
care to prevent removed carbon residue
from entering engine parts.
Cleaning the spark arrester
- T h e spark arrester should be cleaned every
50
working hours.
- Have the spark arrester cleaned at your dealership or by a n authorized Service
agent.
For all maintenance work not mentioned in this instruction manual, please Contact
your dealership or a n authorized service agent.
Daily inspection and maintenance
To ensure
a
long service
life of your pole hedge trimmer, perform the following
inspections and maintenance on a daily basis.
-
Always check for loose or missing parts before starting operation. Pay special
attention to the cutting unit and make sure that the cutter
blade
lock screws are
well tightened.
cylinder
before
starting operation. Clean
if
necessary.
Clean the outside of the pole hedge trimmer; check for damage and
loose
Clean the air filter. Clean
the
filter several times a day
if
working in extremely
Check the
cutter blades for damage. Make sure that the blades are securely
- Check for clogging
of
the cooling
air passages and the cooling fins of the
-
Each day after using
the
pole hedge trimmer perform the following.
parts.
dusty conditions.
mounted.
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