Storage, Maintenance Schedule, Troubleshooting

STORAGE

If the pole hedge trimmer is to be stored for an extended period of time, proceed as follows:

-Drain all fuel from the tank and carburetor.

-Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of two-stroke oil through the spark plug hole. Gently pull out the starter rope to ensure that the oil is evenly distributed inside the engine. Replace and tighten the spark plug.

-Clean the entire pole hedge trimmer and apply a thin layer of oil to the metallic surfaces of the machine. Secure and protect the blades with the blade cover provided. Store the pole hedge trimmer in location that is free of humidity.

Drain fuel

Humidity

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

General	Engine	Check general condition and safety
	Screws, nuts, bolts	Visually check for damage
		Confirm that screws, nuts and bolts are secure

After refueling	Throttle lever	Check functioning
	Lock-off lever	Check functioning
	STOP switch	Check functioning

Daily	Air filter	Clean
	Cooling air duct	Clean
	Cutting tool	Check for damage, confirm sharp
	Idling	Confirm that the cutter blades are not in motion

Every 20 hours	Gearbox	Add grease

Weekly	Spark plug	Check, replace if necessary
	Muffler	Check, clean outlet if necessary

Quarter annually	Fuel filter	Clean or replace, if necessary
	Fuel tank	Clean inside

Before extended storage	Fuel tank	Drain tank
	Carburetor	Keep engine running until fuel runs out

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	System	Observation	Cause

Engine does not start or	Ignition	Ignition spark is present	Problem with fuel supply or compression system,
difficulty starting			mechanical defect
		No ignition spark	STOP switch in OFF-position, broken wire, defective
			spark plug or connector, defective ignition module
	Fuel supply	Fuel available	Wrong choke setting, defective carburetor, fuel filter
			contaminated, broken or bent fuel hose
	Compression	Inside engine	Defective cylinder gasket, damaged crankshaft
			seals, defective piston and/or cylinder rings
		Outside engine	Loose spark plug
	Mechanical	Starter not functional	Defective starter spring, mechanical defect inside
			engine
Warm start problems		Fuel available	Carburetor contaminated (have carburetor cleaned)
		Ignition functioning
Engine starts but stalls	Fuel supply	Fuel available	Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor or fuel filter
immediately			contaminated
			Defective fuel tank vent, broken fuel hose, defective
			STOP switch (loose contact, etc.)
Poor performance	Several systems may	Engine idling	Contaminated air filter, carburetor contaminated,
	be affected		clogged muffler, clogged cylinder exhaust duct
	simultaneously