Elem Garden Technic THT26RH-AV Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 26

Note: Every hedge trimmer is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance
with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high-speed
adjustment needles.
Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw
(H) should be set to the specifications found in specifications part of this manual. Turn
idle screw (H) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle
speed.
Warning! When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment
should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Lubricating blades (Level 1)
Fig. 23 - 25
Tools required:
1 Clean rag
1 Cleaning brush, 25 mm or 50 mm (1" or 2")
Parts required:
1 Engine Oil, 20 W (lubrication)
1 Mixture of kerosene and 20W oil, 50-50 (cleaning).
Warning! Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
● Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
● Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning
mixture.
● Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the
blade.
● Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the blade bolts are
lubricated.
● Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the hedge trimmer back in service.
Lubricating gear box assembly (Level 1)
Fig.26 - 27
Tools required:
1 Grease Gun
1 Clean rag
Parts required:
1 Grease , 14 oz. or Lithium based
● Clean dirt from the grease fitting (I).
● Carefully pump grease into fitting (I). Do not force grease. Too much pressure will
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force grease past seals and cause damage. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25
hours of operation.
● Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.
Sharpening blades (Level 3)
Fig. 28 - 33
Tools required:
2 Spanner S8-S10
1 Flat file
1 Screw driver
Parts required:
Lock nuts, 4pcs
Warning! Hedge Trimmer Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
● Disconnect spark plug wire.
● Remove blade stiffener:
1. Remove two screws(J) at the bottom of front handle guard.
2. Remove three screws (K) on the supporting plate for blade.
3. Remove blade stiffener locknuts (L) and washers. Do not remove blade bolts.
4. Remove blade stiffener.
5. Fix locknuts (L) and washers again onto the blade
● Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (M) on bottom of blade. Do not pry
against cutting edges.
● File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade.
Important: If a power grinder is used do not allow blade to over heat.
● Install blade stiffener in reverse order.
Note: Use new locknuts every time blade stiffener is installed.
● Lubricate blades (see Lubrication instructions).
Important: Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an authorized Servicing
address, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur.
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