Use; Starting The Engine; Load Of The Power Generator; Turning The Engine Off - Parkside PGI 1200 B2 Translation Of The Original Instructions

Use

Starting the engine

CAUTION!
► When starting using the starter pull cord
that can cause injuries to your hand.
► Wear protective gloves when starting.
♦ Turn the fuel tap downwards to open it.
♦ Set the On/Off switch into the "ON" position.
♦ Move the choke lever into the right position.
♦ Start the engine with the starter pull cord
Pull firmly on the handle to do this.
If the engine does not start, pull the handle again.
♦ After starting the engine, move the choke lever
position.

Load of the power generator

♦ Connect appliances to the 230 V ∼ socket
CAUTION!
► This socket can support a continuous load (S1) of 1000 W or a
short-term load (S2) of 1200 W for max. 5 seconds.
NOTE
► Some electrical appliances (jigsaws, drills, etc.) may have a higher
power consumption when working under difficult conditions.
Turning the engine off
♦ Run the power generator for a short while without load before you
switch it off so that the appliance can cool down.
♦ Set the On/Off switch into the "OFF" position.
♦ Close the fuel tap by turning to position "OFF".

Overload protection 230 V ~ socket

NOTE
► The power generator is equipped with an overload protection
device.
■ The overload protection switches off the socket
■ The red overload indicator
overloading.
■ Switching off the engine and restarting it can reactivate the socket
after the overload protection has been triggered (see "Turning the
engine off" and "Starting the engine").
CAUTION!
► If this occurs, reduce the electrical output that you take from the
power generator or remove defective appliances that are connected.
The red overload indicator
■ 16 │ GB
, there can be a kickback
.
back into the left
.
.
starts flashing when the appliance is
lights up.
CAUTION!
► Defective overload switches may only be replaced by overload
switches of identical design and which have the same performance
data. Contact customer service for this purpose.

Eco mode

Eco mode is useful for reducing fuel consumption.
■ Eco: In eco mode, the engine speed is lowered and thus fuel consump-
tion reduced.
■ MAX: The full engine speed is used.

Cleaning and maintenance

CAUTION!
► Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug connector
spark plug before all cleaning and maintenance work.
► Switch off the appliance immediately and contact your customer
service hotline:
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If you notice unusual vibrations or noises.
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If the engine seems overloaded or misfires.

Cleaning

■ Keep all protective equipment, air vents and the engine housing as free
of dust and dirt as possible. Wipe the appliance with a clean cloth or
blow it out with low-pressure compressed air.
■ We recommend cleaning the appliance after every use.
■ Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and a little soft soap.
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents as these can damage the
plastic surfaces of the appliance. Make sure that no water can penetrate
into the interior of the appliance.
Air filter:
■ Clean the air filter regularly; replace if necessary.
■ Open the air filter cover by removing the crosshead screw.
■ Remove the air filter .
■ Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or petrol to clean the air
filter .
■ Clean the elements by knocking them out on a flat surface. In the event
of severe soiling, wash with a soap solution and then rinse in clear
water and allow to dry.
■ Assembly is done in the reverse order.
Spark plug:
♦ Check the spark plug for contamination after the first 20 hours of
operation and clean it with a copper wire brush if required. After-
wards, service the spark plug
♦ Pull off the spark plug connector
♦ Remove the spark plug with the supplied spark plug spanner
♦ Assembly is done in the reverse order.
NOTE
► Alternative spark plug: TORCH A7RTC
off the
after every 50 hours of operation.
with a twisting motion.
PGI 1200 B2
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