MAINTENANCE
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. 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.
Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades
WARNING! Always stop the engine before
!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
•Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.
WARNING! Always discard a blade that is
!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.
Filing the saw blade
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
!attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback.
•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.
English – 31