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Petrol-powered Hedge Trimmer support
Air filter is clogged
Open the air filter cover and inspect the filter to check if it is visibly clogged.
Tip: The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid carburetor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, unnecessary wear to engine parts, and excessive fuel consumption.
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Clean the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This prevents carburettor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more fuel consumption than usual.
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Remove the air filter cover (A).
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Remove the foam filter (B) and the felt filter (C) from the filter frame.
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Replace the felt filter (C).
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Clean the foam filter (B) with warm soap water.
⚠️NOTE: An air filter that is used for a long time can not be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter regularly and always replace a defective air filter.
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Make sure that the foam filter (B) is dry.
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Apply air filter oil to the foam filter (B).
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Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover (A). Use compressed air or a brush.
Applying oil to the air filter
⚠️CAUTION:Always use Husqvarna special air-filter oil. Do not use other types of oil.
⚠️WARNING:Put on protective gloves. The air-filter oil can cause skin irritation.
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Put the air filter in a plastic bag.
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Put the oil in the plastic bag.
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Rub the plastic bag to supply the oil equally across the air filter.
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Push the unwanted oil out of the air filter while in the plastic bag.
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