To sweep the grass
The airflow from the rotating trimmer line can be used to
remove cut grass from an area.
1. Hold the trimmer head and the trimmer line parallel
to the ground and above the ground.
2. Apply full throttle.
3. Move the trimmer head from side to side and sweep
the grass.
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you do maintenance on the
product.
Maintenance
Clean the external surface.
Make sure that the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger operates cor-
rectly.
Do a check of the stop switch to make sure that it operates correctly.
Make sure that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle speed.
Clean the air filter. Replace the air filter if it is necessary.
Examine the cutting attachment guard for damages and cracks. Replace the
guard if it is hit or damaged.
Examine the trimmer head for damages and cracks. Replace the trimmer head if
it is damaged.
Make sure that the screws and nuts are tight.
Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks.
Clean the cooling system.
Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages.
Examine the vibration damping elements for damages and cracks.
Clean the external parts of the spark plug. Remove it and do a check of the elec-
trode gap. Adjust the electrode gap to the correct distance, refer to
the spark plug on page 12 or replace the spark plug. Make sure that the spark
plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Clean the external parts of the carburetor and the area around it.
Do a check of the bevel gear to make sure that it is filled ¾ with grease. Fill the
bevel gear with RedMax special grease if it is necessary.
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to mufflers
without a catalytic converter).
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Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
To examine
WARNING: Clean the trimmer head cover
each time you assemble new trimmer line to
prevent unbalance and vibrations in the
handles. Also do a check of the other parts
of the trimmer head and clean it if
necessary.
WARNING: Only do the maintenance and
servicing given in this operator's manual. For
maintenance or servicing that is not given in
this operator's manual, speak to your
servicing dealer.
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