Cleaning/Replacing The Fuel Filter; Checking/Replacing The Spark Plug; Silencer/Exhaust Outlet; Care - ATIKA HB 60 Bedienungsanleitung

Clean the air filter every 8 operating hours, or more frequently in
dusty environments.
1. Put the choke (22) to
coming into the carburettor.
2.
Remove the air filter cover (20).
3. Remove the air filter (23).
4. Wash the air filter in a luke warm soapy solution.
Do not blow out dirt particles, otherwise there is a risk of
eye injury.
5. Clean the air filter interior using a brush.
6. Allow the air filter to dry well and reinsert it.
7. Re-mount the air filter cover.
Replace the air filter on a regular basis.
Damaged air filters must be replaced without delay.

Cleaning/replacing the fuel filter

Check the fuel filter (9) if required. A contaminated fuel filter
restricts the fuel supply.
Open the tank cap (10) and pull the fuel filter through the
opening using a wire hook.
⇒ Slight contamination:
Pull the fuel filter from the fuel line and clean it in
petroleum ether.
⇒ Bad contamination:
Replace the fuel filter.
Checking / replacing the spark plug
Do not touch the spark plug (18) or the spark plug
connector (17) when the engine runs. High voltage!
Risk of burning on the hot engine. Wear protective gloves.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular basis.
For this proceed as follows:
1. Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark plug wrench
(26).
The spark gap must be 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
Replace the spark plug:
once in a month if the device is often used
−
− when the insulating body is damaged,
when the electrodes show excessive
−
erosion,
− when the electrodes show excessive dirt or oil.
Use the following spark plug type:
Checking the ignition spark
1. Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
to prevent dirt particles from
NGK-BM6A
BOSCH WS8E
Champion CJ8
2. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark plug socket
spanner.
3. Remove the spark plug.
4. Firmly connect the spark plug connector.
5. Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the engine body (away from the spark plug hole).
6. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the START position.
7. Firmly pull the cranking rope on the cranking handle.
A spark between the electrodes is a sign of proper
functioning.
Silencer / exhaust outlet
Do not retighten the silencer screws when the engine is
hot.
1. Check the tight seat of the screws (D) on the silencer (7) on
a regular basis.
If they are loose, tighten them hand-tight.
2. Clean the exhaust outlet (E) on a regular basis.

Care

Clean the hedge trimmer thouroughly after each application so
that the faultless function is kept.
Wear protective gloves when cleaning the cutting
device.
Clean the case with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
Water, solvents and polishing agents shall not be applied.
Check that the ventilation slots for the motor cooling are free
(risk of overheating).
Clean the cutting device on a regular basis using a brush or
a cloth.
Never clean the knives with water (Risk of corrosion!)
Clean and oil all moving parts regularly.
Never use any grease!
Use for instance environmentally acceptable spray oil.

Maintenance schedule

Operation
Adjust the cutting device
Adjust the idle speed
Tighten the silencer screws
Clean/replace the fuel filter.
Clean/replace the air filter
Lubricate the gearbox
Maintenance interval
If required
If required
If required
If required
Every 8 hours of operation
(more frequent in case of
dusty environments)
Every 20 hours of operation,
at least once in a year
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