18.2
Replacing the Air Filter
The air filter cannot be cleaned. The air filter
must be replaced if there is a loss of engine or
the air filter is damaged.
► Shut off the engine.
► Move the choke lever to position .
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► Take out the screws (1) and remove the filter
cover (2).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
► Take out the air filter (3).
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► Install the new air filter (3).
► Fit the filter cover (2).
► Insert and tighten down the screws (1) firmly.
18.3
Cleaning the Spark Plug
► Shut off the engine.
► Allow trimmer to cool down.
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► Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
► If the area around the spark plug (2) is soiled:
Clean the spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► Unscrew the spark plug (2).
► Clean the spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► If the spark plug (2) is corroded: Install a new
spark plug (2).
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug (2)
firmly.
► Press the spark plug boot (1) firmly home.
18.4
Standard Setting
► Shut off the engine.
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► Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclock‐
wise as far as stop.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far
as stop.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) 3/4 of a turn
counterclockwise.
18.5
Adjusting Idle Speed
► Carry out the standard setting.
► Start the engine.
► Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle for about 1 minute.
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Engine stops while idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until
the cutting attachment begins to rotate.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) one full turn
counterclockwise.
Erratic idling behavior or poor acceleration
► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise or
counterclockwise until the engine runs and
accelerates smoothly.
Cutting attachment rotates when engine is idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclock‐
wise until the cutting attachment stops rotat‐
ing.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) one full turn
counterclockwise.
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