Troubleshooting - Parkside PBLS 26 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

17. Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause
The device does not •
start up
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The device runs and dies •
Device works with •
interruptions (stutters).
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Smoke is produced •
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Device does not work •
at full power
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Air filter dirty.
Fuel filter blocked.
Missing fuel supply.
Fault in the fuel line.
Starter unit is defective.
Engine flooded.
Spark plug connector not plugged in.
No ignition spark.
Engine defective.
Carburettor defective.
Blast/suction pipe not fully fitted.
Incorrect carburettor setting (idle speed).
Carburettor is incorrectly adjusted.
Spark plug is sooty.
On/off switch defective.
Incorrect fuel mixture.
Carburettor is incorrectly adjusted.
Air filter is contaminated.
Carburettor is incorrectly adjusted.
Collection bag is full.
Collection bag is contaminated.
Device clogged or blocked by foreign
objects.
Remedy
• Clean/replace the air filter.
• Clean or replace the fuel filter.
• Refuelling.
• Check the fuel line for kinks or damage.
• Contact the service point.
• Check the spark plug connector is seated properly.
• Remove spark plug, clean and dry; then pull
the starter cable several times;
• Refit spark plug
• Clean or replace spark plug / check ignition cable
for damage.
• Contact the service point.
• Contact the service point.
• Contact the service point.
• Fit the 2-part blast/suction pipe.
• Contact the service point.
• Contact the service point.
• Clean or replace the spark plug.
• Contact the service point.
• Use two-stroke mixture with the mixing ratio of
40:1.
• Contact the service point.
• Clean or replace the air filter.
• Contact the service point.
• Empty collection bag.
• Clean collection bag.
• Remove blockages and obstructions
(see chapter Cleaning and maintenance).