Operation; Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage - HERKULES HSE3500 Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine

8. Operation

m Important! You must fill up with engine oil (approx.
0.6 l) and fuel before you can start the engine.
• Check the fuel level and engine oil level, refill if
necessary by topping up the oil though the oil filler
screw (7) and the petrol through the petrol filler cap
(2) .
• Make sure that the generator has sufficient ventila-
tion.
• Make sure that the ignition cable is secured to the
spark plug.
• Inspect the immediate vicinity of the generator.
• Disconnect any electrical equipment which may al-
ready be connected to the generator.
Starting the engine
m Important! When starting with the reverse starter
(12) , the motor may recoil suddenly as it starts up, re-
sulting in hand injuries.
• Wear protective gloves when starting the equipment.
• Open the petrol cock (13) by turning it down.
• Set the ON / OFF switch (10) to the "ON" position.
• Move the choke lever 11 to position I Ø I.
• Start the engine with the reversing starter (12) , by
pulling forcefully on the handle. If the engine does
not start, pull the handle again.
• Push the choke lever (11) back after the engine has
started.
Connecting consumers to the generator
• Connect the equipment you want to use to the 230
V~sockets (3) .
m Important! These sockets may be loaded conti-
nuously (S1) with 2600 W and temporarily (S2) for a
maximum of 2 minutes with 2800 W.
• Do not connect the generator to the household
mains system as this may result in damage to the
generator itself or to other electrical appliances in
your home.
• The generator is suitable for 230 V~ AC appliances
only.
Note: Some electrical appliances (power jigsaws,
drills, etc.) may have a higher level of power consump-
tion when used in difficult conditions
Switching off the engine
• Before you switch off the generator, allow it to run
briefly with no consumers so that it can "cool down".
• Set the ON / OFF switch (10) to the "OFF" position.
• Close the petrol cock (13).
Overload cut-out 2 x 230 V socket-outlets
m Important! The generator is fitted with an over-
load cut-out.
This shuts down the sockets (3). You can restart the
sockets 3 by pressing the overload cut-out (5).
m Important! If this happens, reduce the electric
power you are taking from the generator or remove
any defective connected appliances.
m Important! Defective overload cutouts must be
replaced only by overload cut-outs of identical
design and with the same performance data. If re-
pairs are necessary, please contact your customer
service center.

9. Cleaning, maintenance and storage

Switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot from
the spark plug before doing any cleaning and mainte-
nance work on the equipment.
m ATTENTION! Stop the appliance instantly and
contact your point of service:
- In the event of unusual vibrations or noise
- If the engine appears to be overloaded or misfires
Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents (Fig. A/Item A1)
and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as
possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or
blow it down with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the equipment imme-
diately after you use it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth
and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic
parts in the equipment. Ensure that no water can get
into the interior of the equipment.
Air filter
In this connection, please also read the service infor-
mation.
• Clean the air filter at regular intervals, and replace it
if necessary.
• Open both clips (Fig. J/J1) and remove the air filter
cover (Fig. J/J2).
• Remove the filter elements (Fig. K/K1).
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or petrol to
clean the elements.
• Clean the elements by tapping them on a flat sur-
face. In cases of stubborn dirt first clean with soapy
water, then rinse with clear water and air-dry.
• Assemble in reverse order.
Spark plug (Fig. L-M)
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 20 hours
of operation and if necessary clean it with a copper wi-
re brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every
50 hours of operation.
• Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. L) by twisting.
• Remove the spark plug (Fig. M/M1) with the sup-
plied spark plug wrench (24).
• Assemble in reverse order.
Changing the oil and checking the oil level (before
using the equipment)
The motor oil is best changed when the motor is at
working temperature.
• Only use motor oil (10W30)..
• Place the generator on a slightly inclined surface so
that the oil drainage screw (8) is at the lower end.
• Open the oil filler screw (7).
• Open the oil drainage screw and let the hot engine
oil drain out into a drip tray.
• After the old oil has drained out, close the oil draina-
ge screw and place the generator on a level surface
again.
• Fill in engine oil up to the top mark on the oil dip
stick (approx. 0.6 liters).
m Important! Do not screw the dipstick (oil filler
screw) in to check the oil level, simply insert it up to
the thread.
• Dispose of the waste oil properly
Low oil switch-off
The low oil switch-off responds, if not enough engine
oil is present. In this case, the engine will not start or
switches off automatically after a short period of ope-
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