Maintenance
■MUFFLER
WARNING
•Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not use the trimmer and have it repaired immediately.
•Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
■SPARK ARRESTER
•The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush. In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) to equip a spark arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land.
Storage
BEFORE STORING THE TRIMMER
1.Drain a fuel tank and push the primer bulb until it becomes empty of fuel.
2.Remove the spark plug and drop a spoonful of
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