Parkside PGI 1200 A1, Operating And Safety Instructions, Translation Of Original Operating Manual

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9. Storage
Preparation for storage
• Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
Warning notice: Do not remove fuel in closed
rooms, close to fire or whilst smoking. Vapours can
cause explosions or fires.
• Start the engine and leave it running until the rest of
the petrol has been used up.
• Change the oil after each season. To do this, re-
move the old oil from the warm engine and refill
with new oil.
• Remove the spark plug. Fill about 20 ml of oil into
the cylinder using an oil can.
• Slowly pull the express start so that the oil protects
the cylinder from the inside.
• Screw the spark plug back in
• Store the device in a well ventilated place or area.
10. Transport
Preparation for transporting
• Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump
or alternatively using the petrol tap and a suitable
canister.
• Once it it ready for use, leave the engine running
until the rest of the petrol has been used up.
• Empty the engine oil from the engine (as described).
• Remove the spark plug connector from the spark
plug.
• Secure the device with a tension belt to prevent it
slipping out of place.
• The generator can be lifted and carried by using
the handle (1).
11. Ordering spare parts
When ordering replacement parts you should give
the following information:
• Type of device
• Device article number
12. Recycling
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly
materials. It can be disposed of at your local recycling
centre.
Old devices must not be disposed of with
household waste!
This symbol indicates that this product must
not be disposed of together with domestic
waste in compliance with the Directive
(2012/19/EU) pertaining to waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE). This
product must be disposed of at a designated collec-
tion point. This can occur, for example, by handing it
in at an authorised collecting point for the recycling
Air filter (Fig. 4)
Also refer to the service information.
Clean the air filter regularly, and if necessary ex -
change it.
•
Open the air filter cover (11) by removing the 2 Phil -
lips head screws M6x16 mm.
• Remove the filter element
• When cleaning the element do not use any strong
cleaners or petrol.
• Clean the element by tapping it on a flat surface.
• If it is very dirty wash with soapy water, rinse with
clean water and leave to dry.
• Put it back together in the opposite order.
Spark plug (Fig. 6)
Check the spark plug (16) after the first 20 hours of
use for dirt and if necessary clean it with a copper
wire brush. Then service the spark plug after every
50 hours of use.
• Remove the spark plug connector (15) with a turn-
ing movement.
• Remove the spark plug (16) with the spark plug
socket 25 included.
• Put it back together in the opposite order.
Note: alternative spark plugs to
Bosch UR3AC
Petrol filter (Fig. 7)
Note: The petrol filter (18) is a filter bowl located di -
rectly under the petrol cap (2) , filtering any petrol
added.
• Turn the on /o ff switch (6) to the “OFF“ position.
• Open the petrol cap (2)
•
Remove the petrol filter 5 and clean in a nonflam -
mable solvent or solvent with a high tlash point.
• Reinsert petrol filter
• Close the petrol cap (2)
Changing the oil, (Fig. 5)
Changing the oil should take place when the engine
is warm.
WARNING! Drain fuel before replacing the oil.
Only use engine oil (15 W-40).
• Place the generator on its front side on a suitable
surface.
• Open the oil filler cap (13) and drain the warm en -
gine oil into a container by tilting the generator.
• Pour in engine oil (approx. 0.25 litres).
•
Close the oil filler cap (13).
• Stand the generator upright again.
Low oil switch off
The low oil switch-off responds, if there is not enough
engine oil. The oil check bulb (5) starts to flash when
there is insufficient oil in the motor. The check bulb
begins to flash when the oil amount has gone below
the safe level. The engine will turn off independently
after a short time. Restart is possible only after pour-
ing in more engine oil (see Chapter “Replacing the
oil”).