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● After sharpening, remove any
sharpening burr at the cutting edge
using fine sandpaper.
● Observe the torques contained in the
"Reversing the blades" section when
installing the blades.
11.4 V-belt maintenance
Maintenance interval:
Every 10 operating hours
Check the V-belt for wear and damage by
means of a visual inspection and replace if
necessary.
Check V-belt tension and adjust as
required.
Insufficient tensioning increases V-
belt wear, excessive tensioning
may lead to bearing damage.
If you do not have the necessary
knowledge to adjust the V-belt, you
should have a technician perform
this work.
Checking V-belt tension:
● Detach the spark plug socket.
● Loosen screws (1), but do not unscrew
fully (remain on belt guard) and remove
belt guard (2).
● Using your thumb, press on the V-belt
between the two V-belt pulleys.
It must be possible to depress the V-
belt by approx. 10 mm.
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Adjusting V-belt tension:
● Loosen the engine mounting (not
illustrated):
Loosen 3 bolts of the engine mounting,
but do not remove; counterhold nuts on
upper side.
● Tension the V-belt by turning
adjustment nut (3).
● After adjustment, re-tighten the engine
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fastening bolts and install the belt
guard.
11.5 Changing the engine oil
Maintenance interval:
The recommended oil change intervals,
the engine oil to be used and the oil
capacity can be found in the engine
instruction manual.
Oil drain plug:
● Loosen screws (1), but do not unscrew
fully (remain on belt guard) and remove
belt guard (2).
● Remove oil drain plug (3) and drain
engine oil.
● Reinsert oil drain plug (3) and fill with
fresh engine oil. Install belt guard (2).
11.6 Storage and winter break
Store the garden shredder in a dry and
locked place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out of
the reach of children.
Only store the garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute fitted.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty fuel tank and carburettor (e.g. by
running the engine).
● Unscrew spark plug and pour
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the
engine several times with the spark
plug removed.
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Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
● Re-install the spark plug.
● Perform oil change ( engine
instruction manual).
● Cover the engine well and store the
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the
upright position.
12. Transport
Risk of injury!
Before transporting, carefully read
and observe the section "For your
safety", in particular the
"Transporting the machine" section.
( 4.4)
12.1 Pulling or pushing the
garden shredder
● Hold the garden shredder at the
upper chute (1) and tilt to the rear.
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