15
Storage
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable,
explosive, and dangerous if inhaled. If you
store the product in an area with an open
fame, the gasoline fumes may ignite and
cause an explosion.
Do not store the machine in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where
ignition sources may be present, such as hot
water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
furnaces, and other like appliances.
Do not store the machine with its handle
tipped down onto the ground, because oil will
leak into the engine cylinder and onto the
ground, and the machine will not start or run.
1.
On the last refueling of the season, add fuel
stabilizer to fresh fuel as directed by the
engine manufacturer.
2.
Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute
the conditioned fuel through the fuel system.
3.
Change the engine oil while the engine is still
warm. Refer to ―Changing the Engine Oil.‖
4.
Drain the fuel from the tank and carburetor
by performing the following steps:
A.
Loosen the fuel tank cap.
B.
Unscrew, but do not remove, the small
screw on the side of the carburetor fuel
bowl (Figure 25) until the fuel begins to
drain from the carburetor. Drain the fuel
into an approved fuel container.
Important: Do not remove the
carburetor bowl bolt on the bottom of
the carburetor.
C.
Wait for a few minutes until the fuel has
drained, then install the fuel cap and
tighten the small screw on the carburetor.
5.
Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it
according to local codes, or use it in your
automobile.
6.
Remove the spark plug.
7.
Squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug
hole.
8.
Install the spark plug by hand and then
torque it to 20–22ft-lb (27–30 N-m).
9.
With the ignition key in the ―Off‖ position, pull
the recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on
the inside of the cylinder.
10.
Disconnect the ignition key from the lanyard
and store the ignition key in a safe place.
11.
Clean the machine.
12.
Touch up chipped surfaces with paint
available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Sand affected areas before painting, and
use a rust preventative to prevent the metal
parts from rusting.
13.
Tighten any loose fasteners. Repair or
replace any damaged parts.
14.
Cover the machine and store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children. Allow the
engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure.
Residual Risks
Even when the machine is used as prescribed
it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the machine’s construction
and design:
1.
Damage to lungs
if an effective dust mask
is not worn.
2.
Damage to hearing
if effective hearing
protection is not worn.
3.
Damages to health
resulting from vibration
emission if the power tool is being used over
longer period of time or not adequately
managed and properly maintained.
This machine produces an electromagnetic
field during operation. This field may under
some circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
Figure 25
