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Possible faults
Before each fault elimination:
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Switch off device.
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Wait until the cutting device does not longer move.
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Remove the spark plug connector.
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Wear gloves.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Hedge trimmer does not work.
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No fuel supply
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Check the fuel quantity
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Fuel old or contaminated
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Drain the fuel into a container outdoors.
Fill the
tank with fresh and clean fuel.
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Fault in the fuel line
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Check the fuel line for kinks or damages
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Fuel filter clogged
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Clean/replace the fuel filter
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Spark plug sooted or defective
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Clean or replace the spark plug
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Incorrect electrode gap
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Adjust the electrode gap
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Spark plug connector not placed on.
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Place on the spark plug connector.
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Carburetor soiled, incorrectly adjusted or
defective
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Contact the customer service.
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Engine flooded
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Screw off, clean and dry the spark plug. Then pull
the cranking rope several times and reinstall the
spark plug.
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Cranking mechanism defective
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Contact the customer service.
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Engine defective.
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Contact the customer service.
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Internal fault
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Contact the customer service.
Hedge trimmer cuts with
interruptions
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Fuel old or contaminated.
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Drain the fuel into a container outdoors.
Fill the
tank with fresh and clean fuel.
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Spark plug sooted
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Clean or replace the spark plug. Check the spark
plug connector.
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Carburetor incorrectly adjusted
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Contact the customer service.
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Internal fault.
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Contact the customer service.
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ON / OFF switch defective.
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Contact the customer service.
Engine is running, cutting
device does not move
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Cutting device blocked
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Stop the engine and remove the object
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Internal fault.
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Contact the customer service
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Clutch defective
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Contact the customer service
Decreasing engine power
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Incorrect fuel composition
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Fuel according to the operating instructions
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Incorrect position of the choke lever
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Put the choke lever to
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Air filter contaminated.
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Clean/replace the air filter.
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Spark plug sooted
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Clean the spark plug
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Incorrect electrode gap
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Adjust the electrode gap
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Silencer blocked
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Contact the customer service.
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Carburetor soiled or incorrectly adjusted
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Contact the customer service.
Cutting device gets hot
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Missing lubrication
→
friction
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Oil the cutting device
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Not enough play
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Adjust the sliding play
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Cutting blades are blunt
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Have the cutting device sharpened
Smoke
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Incorrect fuel composition
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Fuel according to the operating instructions
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Carburetor soiled, incorrectly adjusted or
defective
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Contact the customer service.
