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Storage
Storage
Long-term storage (30 days or more)
1. Empty the fuel tank completely.
2. Move the ignition switch to the Stop position.
3.
Once the product is sufficiently cool, wipe clean any grease,
oil, dust, dirt and other materials on the outside of the trim-
mer.
4. Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.
5. Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten up
any that are loose.
6. Remove the spark plug and add the appropriate quantity
(around 10 mL) of clean, new 2-stroke engine oil to the cyl-
inder via the installation socket.
7. Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap. )
8. Fit the blade cover onto the trimmer blade and wrap the en-
gine section in a plastic bag or other covering, and store in a
dry, dust-free location out of reach of children.
WARNING
Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks.
You could cause a fire.
When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for stor-
age are carried out.
A. Remove any fuel from the fuel tank.
B. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number
of times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb.
C. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to
a natural stop.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger
A. Place a piece of clean cloth over the spark plug installa-
tion socket.
B. Pull 2 or 3 times on the starter grip to distribute the en-
gine oil into the cylinder.
1. Spark plug wire
2. Spark plug
Please contact your dealer in order to dispose of the product or its parts in compliance with national laws.
