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9926BA063 KN 9926BA020 KN English 2 5 4 The cover plate kits contain the following parts for converting the power tool: 4 Cover plate partially blanks off the slots in the starter housing 5 Synthetic fabric filter element for the air filter - Instruction sheet describing the conversion. For machines with tank cap with hinged grip: - O-ring for the tank filler cap After installing the cover plate kit: N Set the shutter (2) to the winter position. At temperatures above -10°C (+14°F) Cleaning the air filter N Loosen filter cover mounting screws. N Remove the filter cover. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter (5) and inside the filter cover. N Knock the filter (5) out on the palm of your hand or blow it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards. In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter fabric: N Wash the filter in a clean, nonflammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. Always replace a damaged filter. N Remove the parts of the cover plate kit and refit the standard parts for summer operation. Note for machines with tank cap with hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the cover plate kit can be left on the machine's tank cap. Depending on the ambient temperature: N Set the shutter (2) to the summer or winter position. Spark Plug If there is a loss of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at idle, first check the spark plug. Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose, which may degrade performance. Removing the Spark Plug 1 N Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2) until the screw head projects from it. 38 FS 360 C

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FS 360 C
English
38
The cover plate kits contain the following
parts for converting the power tool:
4
Cover plate partially blanks off the
slots in the starter housing
5
Synthetic fabric filter element for the
air filter
–
Instruction sheet describing the
conversion.
For machines with tank cap with hinged
grip:
–
O-ring for the tank filler cap
After installing the cover plate kit:
N
Set the shutter (2) to the winter
position.
At temperatures above
-
10°C (+14°F)
N
Remove the parts of the cover plate
kit and refit the standard parts for
summer operation.
Note for machines with tank cap with
hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the
cover plate kit can be left on the
machine's tank cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
N
Set the shutter
(2) to the summer or
winter position.
Cleaning the air filter
N
Loosen filter cover mounting
screws.
N
Remove the filter cover.
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter (5) and inside the filter
cover.
N
Knock the filter (5) out on the palm
of your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
N
Wash the filter in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
If there is a loss of engine power, the
machine is difficult to start or runs poorly
at idle, first check the spark plug.
Install a new spark plug after
approximately 100 operating hours or
earlier if the electrodes are
eroded/corroded.
The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil
in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and
unfavorable running conditions (mostly
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition
of the spark plug. These factors cause
deposits to form on the insulator nose,
which may degrade performance.
Removing the Spark Plug
N
Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2)
until the screw head projects from it.
4
5
9926BA063 KN
2
Spark Plug
1
9926BA020 KN