Checking The Ignition Spark; Silencer; Adjusting The Carburetor (Idle Speed); Cleaning - ATIKA MHB 40 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Checking the ignition spark

Remove the spark plug (33).
Firmly connect the spark plug connector (32).
Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the engine body (away from the spark plug hole).
Put the throttle lever (14) to the position
Firmly pull the the cranking handle (19).
If there is no spark visible between the electrodes, the
spark plug may be defective.
Silencer / Exhaust outlet
Check the silencer (36) on a regular basis
Clean the exhaust outlet (h) on a regular basis.
Do not clean the silencer when the engine is hot. Dan-
ger of burning!

Adjusting the carburetor (idle speed)

The carburetor is factory-set to the correct idle speed so that the
correct fuel-air mixture is fed to the engine.
In the cases below the carburetor (idle speed) has to be
corrected:
- Speed too high
- Erratic running or lack of acceleration (idle speed too low)
- Adjustment to weather conditions and temperatures
An incorrect carburetor adjustment results in
severe engine damages. Do not continue working
with the device in such a condition.
Contact the customer service and have the carburetor
adjustment done.

Cleaning

Clean the machine
application so that the faultless function is kept.
Clean all movable parts on a regular basis.
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Clean the case with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
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Do not clean the machine under running water or using a
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high-pressure cleaner.
Do not use solvents (gasoline, alcohol, etc.) for plastic parts,
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otherwise such parts may be damaged.
Keep the handles free of oil and grease.
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Water, solvents and polishing agents shall not be
applied.
Pay attention to that the ventilation slots (i) for the motor
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cooling are free (risk of overheating).
Keep also the cooling fins for the cylinder (j) free from dust
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and dirt.
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thouroughly after each

Transport

For each Transport
− switch off device.
− wait until the cutting device does not longer
move.
Put the transport wheel to the position
When transporting the product within a car put it in the boot
or on a separate loading area. Secure the device against
tipping over, damages and fuel spillage.

Storage

Keep unused machines in a dry and closed area out of the
reach of children. Do not store them close to a cooker, oven
or hot-water apparatus with permanent flame or other spark-
generating devices.
Allow the engine to cool down before storing the machine.
Before extended storage, please observe the following to
increase the service life of the device and to ensure smooth
operation:
Thoroughly clean the device.
Oil all moving parts with environmentally compatible oil.
Do not use grease.
Empty the fuel tank completely.
Dispose of remaining fuel in an environmentally
compatible manner.
Operate the engine until the carburetor is empty.
Please refer to the "Engine Operating
Instructions" for more information on storing the
engine.
Check the machine for perfect condition to ensure a safe
use of it after a longer period of storage.

Guarantee

Please note the attached guarantee declaration.
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