8. Maintenance
Every Every Every
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System/components
Procedure
Before
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use
after after after
fuel leaks, fuel spillage
wipe out
fuel tank, air filte
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, fuel filter
inspect/clean
replace, if necessary
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intake air cooling vent
clean
throttle trigger, stop switch
check operation
clean
take it to a service dealer
cutting parts
if something is wrong
gear case
grease
screws/nuts/bolts
tighten/replace
not adjusting screws
plate receive
make sure to attach
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WARNING
•
Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool
before performing any service to the machine. Con-
tact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may
result in a personal injury.
BLADE
•
Clean any resin and plant reside from the blade be-
fore and after using the machine.
•
Check the cutting edges and refor
m with a flat file.
WARNING
• Make sure that the blade bolts are well tightened.
• The blade assembly is designed to automatically
compensate for any play between the blades.
Point :
1. Keep the end corner sharp.
2. Round the root of the edge.
3. Do not use water when using a grinder.
IMPORTANT
When mounting the blade, make sure to fasten the
spacer, washer and bolt, then fasten the nut.
SHARPENING
Always keep the
file
or sharpener at an angle of 45° to
the blade, and:
•
Always grind in the direction of the cutting edge;
•
Note:
files
cut only in one direction; lift the
file
from
the blade when returning to start a new pass;
•
Remove all burr from the edge of the blade with a slip
stone;
•
Remove as little material as possible;
•
Before r
efitting
the sharpened blades, remove
filing
s
and then apply grease.
Do not try to sharpen a damaged blade, replace it.
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