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Working safely with cut-off machines
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Maintenance and Care
The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The
specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than
normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
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Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Operating elements
Check operation
X
X
Fuel pick-up body in fuel tank
test, check
X
Replace
X
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
Ribbed V-belt
Clean / retension
X
X
Replace
X
X
Air filter (all filter components)
Replace
Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power
Cooling air intake slits
Clean
X
Cylinder fins
Have them cleaned by a specialist
dealer
1)
X
Spark arresting screen
2)
in muffler
test, check
X
Clean or replace
X
Water attachment
test, check
x
x
Have them maintained by a specialist
dealer
1)
x
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – abrasive
wheel must not rotate
X
X
Readjust idle speed
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap
X
Replace after 100 hours’ operation
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Retighten
X
X