• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the hous-
ing.
• Remove the start tension cable (17) from the hook.
Loosen the quick-release lever (5) and fold the up-
per push bar down. Make sure the cables are not
bent during this process.
• Wedge a few layers of corrugated cardboard be-
tween the upper and lower push bars and the en-
gine in order to prevent any chafing.
11. Disposal and recycling
Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against damage
during transport. Packing materials are usually cho-
sen depending on their environmental friendliness
and disposal method and can therefore be recycled.
Returning the package to material circulation saves
raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor®) can be dan-
gerous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep parts of
packages away from children and dispose them as
soon as possible.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defec-
tive components must be disposed of as special
waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.
Fault
Loud while running,
machine vibrates heavily
Engine does not start
Engine runs unsteadily
Uneven mowing results
Unsatisfactory bagging of
the grass
Possible cause
• Screws are loose
• Blade fasteners are loose
• Blade is unbalanced
• Brake lever not pressed
• Speed lever in wrong position
• Spark plug is defective
• Fuel tank is empty
• Contaminated fuel
• Cold environment
• Engine faulty
• Air filter is soiled
• Spark plug is soiled
• Blade is blunt
• Cutting height is too low
• Cutting height is too low
• Blade is worn
• Basket is clogged
12. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The table shows potential failures, their possible
cause and removal options. However, if you are un-
able to remove the problem, contact a professional
to assist you.
m CAUTION!
Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition ca-
ble before starting any inspection or adjustment work.
m CAUTION!
If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine,
you let it run for a few minutes, remember that the ex-
haust and other parts will get hot. Thus, do not touch
parts that emanate heat, as these may burn you.
Important hint in case of sending the equipment
to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the
equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Remedy
• Check screws
• Check blade fasteners
• Replace blade
• Press brake lever
• Check setting
• Replace spark plug
• Refill with fuel
• Empty fuel tank and fill with clean fuel
• Push the primer button (if present)
• Contact authorised customer service
• Clean the air filter
• Clean the spark plug
• Sharpen the blade
• Set correct height
• Set correct height
• Replace the blade
• Empty the basket
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