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• You will achieve optimum results when using the
blower at a distance of 5 - 10 cm from the ground.
• Always observe the wind direction and never work
against the wind.
12 Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
Have maintenance and repair tasks that are
not described in this operating manual, car-
ried out by a specialist workshop. Use only
original spare parts.
WARNING
Improper maintenance or cleaning work can
cause injuries!
WARNING
The product may start unexpectedly and cause inju-
ries and burns during cleaning, repair and mainte-
nance work.
– Switch the product off.
– Remove the spark plug connector from the spark
plug.
– Allow the product to cool.
WARNING
Carry out a visual and functional check/main-
tenance regularly/daily and before commis-
sioning to ensure that the product is in good
operating condition.
– Incorrect maintenance, use of non-conforming re-
placement parts, or removal or modification of safe-
ty equipment may lead to severe property or per-
sonal damages.
– If this work cannot be carried out by the user them-
selves, see a specialist dealer.
12.1 Cleaning
Note:
The product should be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
• Keep protective devices, air vents and the motor
housing as free of dust and dirt as possible. Rub the
product clean with a clean cloth or blow it off with
compressed air at low pressure. We recommend that
you clean the product directly after every use.
• To reduce the risk of fire, regularly clean the cooling
fins of the engine with compressed air. Clear the si-
lencer area of dust, leaves or other foreign objects.
• Ventilation openings must always be free.
• Clean the product at regular intervals using a damp
cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any cleaning
products or solvents; they could attack the plastic
parts of the product. Make sure that no water can pen-
etrate the product interior.
• Never immerse the product in water or other liquids
for cleaning.
12.2 Maintenance
Note:
Maintain the product carefully. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the product's operation. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the product.
Regular, careful servicing is required to guarantee the
safety level and performance of the product.
Remove all tools used for maintenance before operating
or storing the product.
All protective and safety equipment must be reassembled
immediately after repair and maintenance work is com-
pleted.
Tool required:
• Installation spanner (14)
• Copper wire brush*
• Feeler gauge*
* = may not be included in the scope of delivery!
12.2.1
ATTENTION
Only replace the spark plug when the engine is cold!
ATTENTION
A loose spark plug can overheat and cause damage to
the engine. Tightening the spark plug too much can
damage the thread in the cylinder head.
Check the spark plug for dirt for the first time after 20 op-
erating hours and clean it with a copper wire brush if nec-
essary. Then service the spark plug every 50 operating
hours.
1. Remove the spark plug connector (3) from the spark
plug (3a).
2. Remove the spark plug (3a) using the installation
spanner (14).
3. Remove any dirt from the base of the spark plug (3a).
4. Visually inspect the spark plug (3a). Remove any de-
posits present using a copper wire brush.
5. Check the spark plug gap. Use a feeler gauge to ad-
just the electrode gap to 0.6-0.7 mm.
6. Replace the spark plug (3a) and take care not to tight-
en it excessively.
7. Then place the spark plug connector (3) on the spark
plug (3a).
12.2.2
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion!
If not cleaned correctly, fuel may ignite and even ex-
plode. This can lead to severe burns or death.
– Only clean the air filter by knocking it out.
– Never clean the air filter with petrol or flammable
solvents.
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Cleaning / replacing the spark plug
(3a) (Fig. 9)
Maintaining the air filter (7b) (Fig. 10)
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