Maintenance; Power Loss Or Sudden Stopping Of The Engine; Clean Fuel Filter; Cleaning And Storage - IKRA BLS 1000 Manuel D'utilisation

MAINTENANCE

Do not to touch the motor with hand when
the machine run and stop a while, it may
hurt you because the hot surface.

Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine

• Check whether the fuel tank is empty.
• The mixture does not reach the carburetor. Clean
the fuel filter in the fuel tank.
• There is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse all the
fuel system.
• The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter.
• There are carbon deposits in the cylinder exhaust
pipe or the muffler. Clean those or change the muf-
fler.

Clean Fuel Filter

• Fuel tank is fitted with a filter.
• Filter is situated at the free end of fuel pipe and
can be picked out through fuel port with a piece of
hooked wire or the like.
• Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow dust to
enter the fuel tank. Clogged filter will cause difficulty
when starting engine
• When the filter is dirty, replace the filter.
• When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it can be
cleaned by rinsing the tank out with petrol or abnor-
malities in engine performance.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Cleaning the unit

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit
and to keep the air vents free of obstructions.

Cleaning the vacuum bag

1. Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration
and obstructions of the air flow, which will reduce
the performance of the vacuum.
2. Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the
bag as needed. Turn the bag inside out after emp-
tying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.
3. Wash the bag once a year or more often if needed.
Proceed as follows:
d. Remove the vacuum bag.
e. Turn the bag inside out.
f. Hang up.
g. Hose down thoroughly.
h. Hang to dry.
i. Turn bag right-side out and reinstall.

Storage

• Allow the engine to cool before storing.
• Store the unit in a locked-up place to prevent unau-
thorized use or damage.
• Store the unit in a dry, well ventilated area.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.

Long-term storage

If the unit will be stored for an extended period of time:
1. Drain all petrol from the petrol tank into an appro-
priate container. Do not use petrol that has been
stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old
petrol in accordance to the respectively applicable
local regulations.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls.
This ensures that all petrol has been drained from
the carburettor by using it up.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug
and put 1 oz. (30 ml) of high-quality engine oil into
the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute
the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the
oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the
blower/vacuum after storage.
4. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose
or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged
parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The
unit is ready for storage.

Transporting

• Allow the engine to cool before transporting.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Drain the petrol tank before transporting.
• Tighten petrol cap before transporting.
Waste disposal and environmental pro-
tection
Never pour remainders of chain lubricant or 2-stroke
fuel mixture in the drain or sewerage system or soil, but
dispose of it in a proper, environmentally friendly way,
e.g., at a special collecting point or dump.
If your device should become useless somewhere in
the future or you do not need it any longer, do not dis-
pose of the device together with your domestic refuse,
but dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Thoroughly empty the oil/lubricant and fuel tanks and
dispose of the remainders at a special collecting point
or dump. Please also dispose of the device itself at an
according collecting/recycling point. By doing so, pla-
stic and metal parts can be separated and recycled.
Information concerning the disposal of materials and
devices are available from your local administration.
GB-12