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SP 451, SP 481
English
23
Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.),
shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
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Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Control handle
Check operation
X
X
Air filter
Clean
X
X
Replace
X
Pickup body in fuel tank
Check
X
Replace
X
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
X
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – the hook must
not move
X
X
Adjusting Idle Speed
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap
X
Replace after every 100 operating hours
Cooling inlets
Visual Inspection
X
Clean
X
Spark arresting screen
1)
in muffler
Check
2)
X
X
Clean or replace
2)
X
All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust-
ing screws)
Retighten
X
Antivibration elements
Check
X
X
X
Replace
2)
X
X
Hook with rubber element
Visual Inspection
X
X
Check tightness
X
X
Replace
X
X