17.1
If not used for periods of about
30 days or longer
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the man‐
ual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until
it stops
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
cylinder fins and air filter
► Do not expose the solution container to direct
sunlight for unnecessarily long periods. UV
rays can make the container material brittle,
which could result in leaks or breakage.
18 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Control handle
Function test
X
X
Air filter
Clean
X
replace
X
Manual fuel pump (if
present)
check
X
Have repaired by a spe‐
cialist dealer
2)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel
tank
check
X
replace
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
Carburetor
Check idle speed
X
X
Readjust idle speed
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap
X
Replace after every 100
hours of operation
Intake port for cooling air Visual inspection
X
Clean
X
Spark arresting screen
1)
in muffler
Check if installed
X
Check or replace
2)
X
All accessible screws,
nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Tighten
X
Solution container with
hose
Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X
Clean
X
Strainer in solution con‐
tainer
Clean or replace
X
X
18 Maintenance and Care
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