Kärcher PGG 3/1, Quick Start Manual

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8 English
and do not inhale the fuel va-
pours.
CAUTION
●
Danger of burns
●
Do not touch any hot parts
such as the muffler, cylinder or
cooling fins.
Danger of hearing damage
●
Do not operate the device
without a muffler. Check the
muffler regularly and have a
damaged muffler replaced.
ATTENTION
● Risk of damage
●
Use only spare parts from the
original manufacturer.
●
Old fuel can lead to deposits
in the carburettor and impair
the engine performance. Use
only new fuel.
●
Do not adjust any control
springs or linkages that might
increase the speed of the en-
gine.
●
Do not operate the device with
the air filter removed.
●
Do not pull the starter cord
while the device is running.
●
Ensure adequate ventilation
so that the device does not
overheat.
Symbols on the device
WARNING
Danger of explosion, risk of fire.
Petrol can cause fires or explosions if handled incorrect-
ly.
Shut the motor down prior to refuelling.
Do not operate the device in confined spaces or partially
enclosed areas.
Read these operating instructions before using the de-
vice.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Do not refuel with diesel fuel.
Note:
Check the oil level before starting the device. The en-
gine stops and the indicator lamp lights up if the oil level
is too low. Refill oil (for oil type see "Technical data").
WARNING
Danger of explosion, risk of fire.
Shut the motor down prior to refuelling.
Clean up any spilt fuel before starting the device.
Do not start the device if the fuel system is leaky.
CAUTION
Hot surface
The exhaust pipe of the device be-
comes very hot during operation and
can cause burns.
Avoid touching the exhaust pipe.
WARNING
Risk of eye injuries and hearing dam-
age.
Wear safety goggles and hearing pro-
tection when operating the device.
Warning symbols
Observe the following warnings when handling the bat-
teries:
Device description
See cover page for pictures
Illustration A
1
Air filter
2
Push handle
3
Starter cord
4
Choke lever
5
Fuel cock
6
Fuel tank
7
Control panel
8
Battery
9
Oil dipstick
10
Oil drain plug
11
Fuel tank filling level display
12
Fuel tank cap
13
Type plate
14
Indicator lamp
15
Engine key-operated switch
16
DC circuit breaker
17
DC terminals
18
AC voltmeter
19
Power circuit breaker
20
AC power socket
21
PGG 6/1: AC power socket
PGG 8/3: Three-phase socket
22
Earthing terminal
Symbols on the device
Clean the air filter every 50 operating hours or every 10
operating hours in the case of dusty environments(see
"Care and maintenance/Cleaning the air filter").
Note on checking the oil level.
Choke lever
Installation
1. Mount the push handle on the device frame using
the mounting materials provided.
Illustration B
1
Push handle
2
Stands
3
Wheel
2. Mount the wheels on the device frame using the
mounting materials provided.
3. Mount the stands on the device frame using the
mounting materials provided.
Initial start-up
Fill with oil
1. Position the device on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick.
3. Fill with engine oil.
Note: The engine oil is not included in the scope of
delivery. The filling quantity and oil type are speci-
fied in the section "Technical data".
4. Wipe off the oil dipstick.
5. Insert the oil dipstick as far as it will go, but do not
screw in.
6. Pull out the oil dipstick. The oil level must lie in the
marked section of the oil dipstick.
7. Top up the engine oil if the level is too low.
8. Screw in and tighten the oil dipstick.
Initial startup
Check the oil level
1. Position the device on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick.
3. Wipe off the oil dipstick.
4. Insert the oil dipstick as far as it will go, but do not
screw in.
5. Pull out the oil dipstick. The oil level must lie in the
marked section of the oil dipstick.
6. Top up the engine oil if the level is too low.
7. Screw in and tighten the oil dipstick.
Refuelling
1. Read the fuel level indicator.
2. Refill the fuel tank with the tank indicator shows a
low filling level.
3. Unscrew the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill fuel up a maximum of the lower edge of the filling
nozzle.
5. Fit the fuel tank cap and screw tight.
Operation
Starting the device
1. Open the fuel cock.
2. Push the choke lever to the left if the engine is cold.
3. Turn the key-operated switch to the START position
and hold in this position until the engine starts. Hold
the key-operated switch in the START position for
no longer than 5 seconds. Wait for at least
10 seconds before attempting to start again.
4. Allow the key-operated switch to return to the 1/ON
position when the engine has started.
5. Push the choke lever to the right once the engine
has started.
Starting with the pull cord starter
1. Open the fuel cock.
2. Push the choke lever to the left if the engine is cold.
Observe notes in the instructions for the
battery, on the battery and in these oper-
ating instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Keep acids and batteries away from chil-
dren.
Risk of explosion
Fire, sparks, open flames and smoking
are prohibited.
Risk of acid burns
First aid.
Warning
Disposal
Do not throw batteries in the bin.