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Transport
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Engine starts, but the en-
gine output is low. Choke lever is in CHOKE posi-
tion. Move choke lever to RUN.
Air filter is clogged. see chapter 8.2 "Cleaning/replacing
the air filter (15)", page 34
Fuel filter is worn. Checking/replacing fuel filter (16)
Carburettor settings are not cor-
rect. Contact an authorised service work-
shop.
Engine not running
smoothly and engine
speed not increasing
when the throttle is ap-
plied. Spark plug is dirty, defective or
the electrode gap is not right. see chapter 8.4 "Servicing the spark
plug (16)", page 34
Carburettor settings are not cor-
rect. Contact an authorised service work-
shop.
Engine exhaust smoking
heavily, appears blue. Amount of oil in the petrol/oil
mixture is too high. Pour in petrol/oil mixture with correct
mixture ratio.
Mixing and pouring in the petrol/oil
mixture
Carburettor settings are not cor-
rect. Contact an authorised service work-
shop.
Engine starts abnormally
and vibrates strongly. Appliance/engine parts have
come loose and/or are dam-
aged. 1. Stop the motor.
2. Inspect appliance for damage.
3. Check the spark plug, see chap-
ter 8.4 "Servicing the spark plug
(16)", page 34
.
4. Contact an authorised service
workshop.
10 TRANSPORT
Transporting the appliance between two
working areas
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Put the transport protection onto the blade.
3. Hold the brushcutter firmly at the engine
block and the handle.
4. Walk carefully to the next working area. Take
care not to endanger persons or animals.
Transporting the appliance in a vehicle
1. If possible: Empty the fuel tank by allowing
the engine to run.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Put the transport protection onto the blade.
4. Ensure that the appliance cannot tip over
while driving to prevent the petrol/oil mixture
from running out:
■
Place the appliance on the floor of the
vehicle so that the fuel tank cap is facing
upwards. The fuel tank must be securely
closed.
■
Fix the appliance to the floor of the vehi-
cle.
11 STORAGE
If the appliance is not going to be used for more
than 2 – 3 months, the following work is neces-
sary to avoid any damage:
1. Empty the fuel tank:
■
Allow the engine to run until it stops itself.
Then there is no longer any petrol/oil mix-
ture in the fuel tank or carburettor and
deposits cannot form.
2. Clean the appliance:
■
Wipe the entire appliance and accessory
parts with a cleaning rag. Do not use pet-
rol or other solvents.