AL-KO MS 2600, Instruction Manual

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Caution!
Before using the cutting blade, observe the following ad-
ditional instructions:
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Use the shoulder strap.
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Check the safety hood and cutting blade for correct
installation.
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Wear protective clothing and eye protection.
Do not use weed cutter blades for cutting brush-
wood and young trees!
Caution!
Only use original cutting knives and accessories!
Non-original parts can cause injuries and device mal-
functions!
Avoiding recoil
Caution!
Do not use the cutting blade in the vicinity of fixed
obstacles – Danger of recoil / risk of injury!
Jamming
Dense vegetation, young trees or brushwood can jam the
cutting blade and stop it turning.
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Avoid jamming by noting the direction in which the veg-
etation leans and then cutting from the opposite side.
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If the cutting blade becomes entangled during cutting:
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Switch off the engine immediately.
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Hold up the device so that the cutting blade does
not jump or break.
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Push the caught material away
Maintenance and care
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Clean the device after every use with a brush and a dry
cloth. Do not use cleaning agents or water.
Air filter
Caution!
Never operate the device without an air filter. Clean the
air filter regularly. Exchange the filter if damaged.
3. Remove the star screw, take off the cover and take
out the air filter.
4. Clean the air filter with soap and water. Do not use
petrol!
5. Allow the air filter to dry.
6. Install the air filter in reverse sequence.
Fuel filter
Caution!
Never operate the device without a fuel filter. Severe en-
gine damage may result.
7. Completely remove the fuel cap.
8. Empty the remaining fuel into a suitable container.
9. Pull the filter out of the tank with a wire hook.
10. Remove the filter with a twisting motion.
11. Exchange the filter.
Carburettor adjustment
The carburettor is optimally adjusted at the factory.
Spark plug
(Fig. 5)
Spark plug gap = 0.635 mm [0.025 " ].
12. Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 12-15 Nm.
13. Push the spark plug connector onto the spark plug.
Sharpening the string cutter blade
1. Remove the cutting blade from the guard.
2. Clamp the cutting blade in a vice and sharpen it with
a flat file.
File in one direction only.
Storage
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Empty the fuel tank before long periods of storage
(over the winter)
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Only empty the fuel tank outdoors
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Allow the engine to cool down before storage
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it stops.
3. Let the engine cool down.
4. Loosen the spark plug with a spark plug socket.