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Maintenance and Storage
Storing the hedge trimmer for short periods
• Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol.
Run the engine until it stops. Clean all foreign material from
the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is out of the
reach of children.
• Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.
• Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and
handling of petrol. Excess fuel should be used up in other
2-stroke engine-powered equipment or disposed of at your
local recycle centre.
• Remove any coarse dirt.
• Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth.
Storing the hedge trimmer for extended periods
• All the above plus: Clean the air filter and replace the spark
plug with an exact replacement.
Maintenance schedule
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your hedge trimmer
will ensure you get years of trouble-free use. Please keep this
manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is
adhered to. This will ensure the hedge trimmer operates correctly
and is safe to use.
12 hours of use 24 hours of use 36 hours of use
Air filter
clean
clean
replace
Spark plug check
clean
replace
