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Prior to each work day, perform the following:
WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep
the engine and muffler free of
debris, leaves, or excessive grease.
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Lubricate the cutters with oil before
use, and after refueling.
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Check the cutters for damage or
improper adjustment, and adjust or
replace as necessary.
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Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
can lead to engine overheating, fire, or
premature wear.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured
and in good condition. A worn or damaged
muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause
hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Daily Maintenance
Clean debris from
tank and muffler
Inspect cooling
fins, and clean as
required
Clean around
spark plug
Lubricate
cutters
Check cutters for
damage and correct
adjustment
Inspect/clean air filter
element
10-15 Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation,
(more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element from the
air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly
with soap and water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Add a few drops of oil and
work it in, then reassemble.
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
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Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to
0.6 mm (0.024-inch). If the plug must be
replaced, use only:
NGK BMR6A or an equivalent spark
plug of the correct heat range.
Clean the spark plug and check the
gap at the electrode.
0.6 mm
(0.024 inch)
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean
the area around the plug to prevent
dirt and debris from getting into the
engine’s internal parts.
Air Cleaner
Element
Air Cleaner
Cover
Cover
Clean Debris
Keep intake
clean
Keep cooling
fins clean
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Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge
trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the
blades before use and after refueling.
Check the cutters for damage or incor-
rect adjustment.
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Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter at-
tachment is securely fastened.
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Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.