Help in case of malfunctions
If engine oil has leaked out:
■
Do not start the engine.
■
Pick up leaked engine oil using an oil binding
agent or cloth and dispose of properly.
■
Thoroughly clean the device.
NOTE Dispose of used engine oil in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner! We recommend
disposing of waste oil in a closed container at a
recycling centre or customer service centre. Do
not dispose of waste oil:
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In domestic waste
■
In sewers or drains
■
In the ground
6.3
Cleaning the fuel tank screen (18)
WARNING! Danger of explosion and fire.
Escaping fuel will create an explosive petrol/air
mixture. Deflagration, explosion and fire can lead
to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel is not han-
dled properly.
■
Fill the fuel tank only outdoors and not with
the engine running or hot.
■
Do not smoke when handling fuel.
1. Unscrew the fuel filler cap and place to one
side in a clean place.
2. Remove the fuel tank screen.
3. Clean the fuel tank screen with petrol.
4. Rub the fuel tank screen dry.
5. Install the fuel tank screen.
6. Clean and tightly close the fuel filler cap.
If petrol has leaked out:
■
Do not start the engine.
■
Avoid start attempts.
■
Thoroughly clean the device.
■
Allow the engine to cool down before refilling
with petrol and avoid spilling.
■
Spilt fuel can cause damage to plastic parts.
Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. The war-
ranty does not cover damage to plastic parts
caused by fuel.
6.4
Changing the spark plug (19, 20)
1. Remove the cover from the housing (19/1).
2. Remove spark plug connector (19/2).
3. Insert spark plug wrench (20/1) through the
opening and on to the spark plug.
4. Unscrew the old spark plug.
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5. Screw in the new spark plug by hand and
tighten using the spark plug wrench (torque
20 Nm).
Note: Use the spark plug type indicated in
the technical data.
6. Install the cover again.
7 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS
CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.
■
Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work!
NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in
this table or that you cannot resolve yourself,
please contact our customer service.
Malfunction
Engine does not
start.
Engine loses
power.
No power is gen-
erated.
Remedy
Fill with petrol.
For a cold start, turn the ro-
tary knob to CHOKE.
Turn the fuel filler cap
breather valve to "ON".
Oil warning light comes on:
Top up with oil.
Check spark plugs and re-
place, if necessary.
Clean air filter.
Unplug appliances.
Clean air filter.
Unplug some appliances
because the maximum rat-
ed power of the generator
has been exceeded.
Alternating current (AC) in-
dicator light does not
comes on: Start the engine
again.
Direct current (DC) safety
switch is in position "OFF":
Turn safety switch to posi-
tion "ON".
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