WARNING! The blade must never be repaired,
but must be replaced as soon as signs of break-
ing are noted or the sharpening limit is exceeded.
HEAD LINE REPLACEMENT
- Follow the sequence indicated in the figure.
SHARPENING THE LINE CUTTING KNIFE
(Fig. 19)
- Remove the line cutting knife (1) from the guard (2)
by unscrewing the screws (3).
- Fix the line cutting knife in a vice and sharpen it
using a flat file, being careful to retain the original
cutting angle.
- Refit the knife on the guard.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations not foreseen in this manu-
al must be performed exclusively by your dealer.
All and any operations performed in unauthorised
centres or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate
the warranty.
STORAGE
After every work stint, clean the machine thoroughly
to remove all dust and debris, and repair or replace
any faulty parts.
The machine must be stored in a dry place away from
the elements and with the cover correctly fitted.
LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
IMPORTANT: If you are not going to use the machine
for a period of more than 2-3 months, we recommend
you do a few things before putting it away. This will
make it easier when you want to use the machine
again and will also prevent permanent damage to
the engine.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
1) The engine will not start or
will not keep running
2) The engine starts but is lack-
ing in power
3) The engine runs erregularly
and lacks in power when revved
4) The engine gives off an
excessive amount of smoke
GB | Operating Instruction
• Storage
Before putting the machine away:
- Empty the fuel tank.
- Start the engine and run it idle until it comes to a
(Fig. 18)
- Wait for the engine to cool down and remove the
- Pour a teaspoon of fresh oil into the spark plug
- Pull the starter rope several times to deliver oil to
- Replace the spark plug with the piston in the dead
• Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
- Remove the spark plug.
- Pull the starter rope a few times to eliminate ex-
- Check the spark plug as described in chapter
- Prepare the machine as indicated in the paragraph
Transport
If you wish to transport the device then empty the fuel
tank as explained in the „Storage" chapter. Clean the
worst of the dirt off the device with a brush.
• When transporting the tool by car, it must be posi-
• Make sure that no petrol escapes during transport.
• During transport and storage of the tool, the blade
LIKELY CAUSE
- Incorrect starting procedure
- Dirty spark plug or incorrect dis-
tance between the electrodes
- Air filter clogged
- Carburetion problems
- Air filter clogged
- Carburetion problems
- Dirty spark plug or incorrect dis-
tance between the electrodes
- Carburetion problems
- Incorrect composition of the fuel
mixture
- Carburetion problems
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halt, so that it uses up all the fuel that is left in the
carburettor.
spark plug
hole.
the cylinder.
end upper position (visible from the spark plug slot
when the piston is at maximum stroke).
cess oil.
"Checking the spark plug".
entitled "Preparing for work".
tioned so that it poses no danger, and secured.
Avoid damage and injuries.
guard (chain guard) must be attached.
SOLUTION
- Follow the instructions (see
chapter 6)
- Check the spark plug (see
chapter 8)
- Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
- Contact your dealer
- Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
- Contact your dealer
- Check the spark plug (see
chapter 8)
- Contact your dealer
- Prepare the full mixture ac-
cording to the instructions ( see
chapter 5)