Maintenance
• Make sure that the engine has stopped
and is cool before performing any
service to the stick edger. Contact with
moving cutting head or hot muffler may
result in a personal injury.
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AIR FILTER
• The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the
engine performance. Monthly check and
clean the filter element in warm, soapy
water as required. Dry completely before
installing. If the element is broken or
shrunk, replace with a new one.
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FUEL FILTER
• When the engine runs short of fuel supply,
check the fuel cap and the fuel filter for
blockage.
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SPARK PLUG
• Starting failure and mis-firing are often
caused by a fouled spark plug. Periodically
clean the spark plug and check that the
spark gap is in the correct range.
WARNING
• REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A CHAMPION
RCJ6Y OR THE EQUIVALENT, SUCH AS
BOSCH WR8E OR NGK BR6S.
• Note that using any spark plugs other than
those designated may result in the engine
failing to operate properly or in the engine
becoming overheated and damaged.
• To install the spark plug, first turn the plug
until it is finger tight, then tighten it a
quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
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MUFFLER
• Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose
fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any
sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not
use the stick edger and have it repaired
immediately.
• Note that failing to do so may result in
the engine catching on fire.
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SPARK ARRESTER
• The muffler is equipped with a spark
arrester to prevent red hot carbon from
flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically
inspect and clean as necessary with a wire
brush. In the State of California it is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code) to equip
a spark arrester when a gas powered tool
is used in any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved
land.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
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