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Trouble shooting
Problem Check
Status
Cause
Remedy
Engine
cranks,
start
hard or
does
not start.
Fuel at
carbureto
r.
No fuel at
carbureto
r.
Fuel
strainer
clogged.
Fuel line
clogged.
Carburetor.
Clean or
replace.
Clean or
replace.
See
local
dealer
Fuel at
cylinder.
No fuel at
cylinder.
Carburetor. See
local
dealer
Muffler
wet with
fuel.
Fuel
mixture too
rich.
Open
choke.
Clean or
replace
air filter.
Adjust
carburet
or.
See
local
dealer
Spark at
end of
plug wire.
No spark. Stop switch
off.
Electrical
problem.
Interlock
switch.
Turn
switch to
On.
See
address
on
the
warranty
card.
See
local
dealer
Spark at
plug.
No spark. Spark gap
incorrect.
Covered
with
carbon.
Fouled with
fuel.
Plug
defective.
Adjust to
0.65 mm
(0".026).
Clean or
replace.
Clean or
replace.
Replace
plug.
Engine
runs, but
dies or
does not
accelera
te
properly.
Air filter.
Air filter
dirty.
Normal
wear.
Clean or
replace.
Fuel
filter.
Fuel filter
dirty
Contamina
nts or
residues in
fuel.
Replace.
Fuel
vent.
Fuel vent
plugged.
Contamina
nts or
residues in
fuel.
Clean or
replace.
Spark
plug.
Plug dirty
or worn.
Normal
wear.
Clean
and
adjust
or
replace.
Carburet
or.
Improper
adjustme
nt.
Vibration
Adjust.
Cooling
system.
Cooling
system
dirty or
Extended
operation in
dusty
Clean.
plugged.
or dirty
locations.
Engine
does not
crank
N/A
N/A
Internal
engine
problem
See
local
dealer
Warning! Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and
may cause fire and/or
explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding
spark plug near cylinder
plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Storage
Warning! During operation the muffler and surrounding
cover become hot.
Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris
during transportation or when storing, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
Long Term Storage (over 30 days)
Do not store your hedge trimmer for a prolonged period of time
(30 days or longer) without performing protective storage
maintenance which includes the following:
●
Store hedge trimmer in a dry, dust free place, out of the
reach of children.
Warning! Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes
may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.
●
Place the ignition switch in the “STOP” position.
●
Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from
exterior of hedge trimmer.
●
Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are
required.
●
Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain
the blade bolts are
lubricated.
●
Install blade cover on blades.
●
Tighten all the screws and nuts.
●
Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter
handle several times to
remove fuel from the carburetor.
●
Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean,
two-stroke engine oil
into the cylinder through the spark plug hole.
●
Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
●
Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil
inside the engine.
●
Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull
the recoil handle slowly
until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there.
●
Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable).
Important:
Always store and transport hedge trimmers in a
stable, horizontal position.
Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive
flexing, which may cause damage to these components.
Always install blade cover when transporting or storing hedge
trimmer.
