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Item 61955
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The Tool Experts
05 2022-1
Storage
Storage location
Attention:
Prepare your device for storage at the end of the season or if you will not need it for more
than 30
days.
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Allow the engine to cool and secure the device before storing or transporting it.
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Store and fuel the device in a well-ventilated place safe from flying sparks and open flames from
devices such as water heaters, electric motors, switches, stoves, etc.
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Store the device with all protective devices. Put the device down so that nobody can accidentally
injure themselves on sharp parts of the device.
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Keep the device and fuel out of the reach of children.
Exterior
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Clean your device carefully before storing it for a long period of time. Keep the device in a clean,
dry place.
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The outer metal surfaces should be lightly oiled.
Interior
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Remove the spark plugs and pour a teaspoon of 2-stroke (air-cooled) engine oil into the spark
plug opening. Slowly pull the starter cord eight to ten times to distribute the oil.
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Replace the spark plug with a plug of the appropriate type and heat rating.
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Clean the air filter.
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Check the entire device for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
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Replace any damaged, brittle, or worn parts of the device.
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Always start the new season with fresh fuel in the correct petrol-oil ratio.
Others
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Do not store fuel for the next season.
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Replace your fuel canister as soon as it starts to rust.
Troubleshooting advice
Warning:
The spark plug must be removed before servicing, except for carburettor adjustments.
Problem
Possible causes
Remedy
The device will not start or starts,
but does not run.
Wrong starting procedure
Follow instructions in this man-
ual.
Wrong carburettor mixture
Have carburettor adjusted by au-
thorised service.
Dirty spark plug
Clean gap or replace spark plug.
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed
fuel.
The device starts, but the engine
lacks power.
Fuel filter clogged up
Replace spark arrestor.
Wrong lever position
Move lever into “run” position.
Dirty spark protector
Replace spark protector.
Dirty air filter
Remove, clean and reinsert the
filter