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13
14
15
Press the cutting attachment (
13
) onto the drive arm in the
side position.
Guide the V-belt (
14
) over the V-belt pulley (
15
).
NOTE:
The illustration shows the V-belt for models DPC6340
- DPC7341.
Put the guard plate (
16
) on.
Screw on nuts (
17
) and tighten by hand.
To tighten the V-belt see ”Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-
belt tension”.
Screw in and tighten the screw (detail
X
, only for DPC8132).
Tighten the nuts (
17
) firmly with the combination wrench.
Replace the grip (
18
) as shown.
IMPORTANT:
When you reposition the cutting attachment, the direction
of rotation of the cutting wheel changes.
If a rotation direction is marked on the cutting disc, make
sure the disc turns in the right direction.
16
17
18
19
20
Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen
The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned
regularly.
Models without catalytic converter
Loosen the 2 screws (
19
) and remove the spark arrester
screen (
20
).
Models with catalytic converter
(DPC6440, 6441, 7340,
7341)
Unscrew and remove screws (
21
). Remove the front housing
section of the muffler (
22
).
Unscrew and remove screw (
23
). Remove the deflector plate
and spark arrester screen (
24
).
CAUTION:
Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen cleaning.
Damaged or misformed screen wires may result.
Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screws.
Information on the catalytic converter: The catalytic converter
reduces the pollutant content of the exhaust.
21
22
23
24
Models without catalytic converter
Models with catalytic converter