12. Troubleshooting
The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equip-
ment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service
workshop.
Fault
Machine does not start.
Machine starts but stops
again.
Machine
works
with
interruptions (sputtering).
Smoke is generated
Machine does not work at
full power.
Possible cause
Air filter is contaminated.
Fuel filter is blocked.
Lack of fuel supply.
Fault in the fuel line.
Starting device is faulty.
Engine stalled.
Spark plug cap not attached.
No spark.
Engine faulty.
Carburetor faulty
Blowing/suction pipe is not completely fitted
Wrong carburetor setting (idle speed).
Carburetor set up incorrectly.
Spark plug is sooty.
On/off switch faulty.
Wrong fuel mix.
Carburetor set up incorrectly.
Air filter is contaminated.
Carburetor set up incorrectly.
Collection bag is full
Collection bag is dirty
Selector switch in incorrect position
Device clogged up or blocked by foreign
bodies
Remedy
Clean/replace the air filter.
Clean or renew the fuel filter.
Re-fuel.
Check the fuel line for kinks or damage.
Contact the service centre.
Remove the spark plug, clean and dry it;
then pull the starter rope several times; re-
fix the spark plug.
Check the correct position of the spark plug
cap.
Clean the spark plug or replace it, if
applicable.
Check the ignition cable for damage.
Contact the service centre.
Contact the service centre.
Install a two-part blowing/suction pipe
Contact the service centre.
Contact the service centre.
Clean the spark plug or replace it.
Contact the service centre.
Use two-stroke mixture at a ratio of 40:1.
Contact the service centre.
Clean the air filter or replace it.
Contact the service centre.
Check the exhaust.
Empty collection bag
Clean collection bag
Set selector switch to the suction symbol
Remove plug or blockages (see chapter
Cleaning and Maintenance)
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