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Preparations
Prior to all maintenance and cleaning tasks:
1. Let the device cool down for at least
20 minutes.
2. Pull off the plug connector.
3. Close the fuel valve and the tank ventila-
tion.
Cleaning position
Fig. 13:
Caution!
Risk of injury.
Guide bar can snap back.
To provide secure stand, place the
guide bar onto the ground.
1. Pull the lever of the height adjustment for
handelbar out of the notch and flip the
guide bar to the front (do not crush the
Bowden cables).
2. Flip the device to the rear as shown in the
figure.
3. Place the guide bar on the floor.
Beware: Do not tilt the device towards the air
filter side because then the engine oil can
enter the air filter and thus render the filter use-
less.
Cleaning the device
Depending on use, clean the device thor-
oughly, especially the bottom and the blade.
Grass cuttings and dirt that are stuck interfere
with the grass ejection and impair the cutting
quality. To sufficiently cool the engine, keep
the engine cover, ventilation grid and engine
clean.
Fire hazard!
Take particular care that the com-
ponents at the silencer are clean.
For cleaning, use a hand brush. Remove stub-
born dirt with a wooden or plastic spatula.
Clean the outside housing parts with a cloth.
Do not clean the device with water spray or
high-pressure cleaner! Do not use any ag-
gressive cleaning agents.
General inspection
To make sure that the device can be operated
safely, check all nuts, bolts, screws, rubber
elements, air filters, connections of fuel lines,
etc. regularly for proper condition and firm
seating. Check the ignition wire and the spark
plug connector for damage.
Immediately replace damaged or worn parts,
especially covers, silencers or fuel tank
(authorised service centre).
Check all parts that that contain fluids for leaks
and proper condition. These can be: Fuel tank,
fuel valve, fuel lines, carburetor, engine, gears,
battery, hydraulic system.
In case of leaks, contact an authorised service
centre.
Transmission
The transmission is maintenance-free and
filled with oil that is supposed to last the entire
service life of the device. Make sure that there
are no leaks or damages.