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Customer Helpline
0845 034 2279
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Customer Helpline
0845 034 2279
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Storing the Grass Trimmer
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Step 1 - Storing the Grass Trimmer for Short Periods
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Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops. Clean
all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children.
•
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of petrol. Excess fuel
should be used up in other 2-Stroke engine powered equipment.
•
Remove any coarse dirt.
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Wipe the machine with a soft damp cloth.
Step 2 - Storing the Grass Trimmer for Extended Periods
• Clean air filter.
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Replace the spark plug with an exact replacement.
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your grass trimmer will ensure you get years of
trouble free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the
grass trimmer operated correctly and is safe to use.
12 hours of use
24 hours of use
36 hours of use
Air filter
clean
clean
replace
Spark plug
check
clean
replace
List of consumable Qualcast parts
901305
air filter
901049
air filter cover
902700
spark plug L8RTF
901313
Fuel filter
901024
string line
902009
string head assy
These parts are available via www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
CAUTION!
- Always switch off the engine and remove the high tension cable before starting any inspection
or adjustment work.
- If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember
that the exhaust and other parts will get hot.
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine not starting
1. Empty tank
2. Flooded engine
3. Fouled spark plug (remains of
carbon on the electrodes)
4. Electrode gap too large
5. Fouled carburetor or its jets
6. Damaged spark plug connection
or damaged spark plug
1. Fill up
2. Close the throttle, pull cord several
times, if required take out the spark
plug and dry it
3. Clean the spark plug, check its
temperature, replace if needed.
4. Adjust at 0.6-0.7 mm
5. Clean the carburetor with air
6. Replace the spark plug.
Engine runs too fast
when idle
1. Cold engine
1. Warm up slowly; alternatively
apply the choke slightly.
Engine does not
reach its maximum
speed
1. Fouled spark plug (remains of
carbon on the electrodes) spark
gap to large
2. Fouled carburettor or its jets
3. Fouled air filter
4.Exhaust, exhaust channel
5. Sealing ring in crankcase not
sealing properly
6. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil)
7. Bad ignition
1. Clean the spark plug, check its
temperature, replace if needed.
Adjust at 0.6-.07 mm.
2. Clean the carburettor with air
3. Clean
4. Take out the exhaust and clean it,
remove remains of carbon
5. contact customer helpline, 0845
0342279
6. Fill up according to the instructions
7. Adjust the ignition coil gap (0.3-0.4
mm)
Engine would not
stop
1. The switch failure
2. High tension cable has become
disconnected.
1. Change the switch.
2. Connect high tension cable to
spark plug.
The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the grass trimmer.
