Scheppach SG1400i Mode D'emploi page 22

• Do not switch on electrical devices until they are
connected to the generator.
• Switch off all connected electrical devices before
stopping the generator.
TIP: If the generator is connected to several loads or
power consumers, please remember to connect the
one with the highest starting current first. and the one
with the lowest starting current last.
Overload protection (3)
NOTE! This generator is fitted with an overload pro-
tector. This cuts off the 230V socket (7).
• Switch the device off.
• Reduce the total wattage of the connected electri-
cal devices to the rated power.
• Check the air filter for contamination. If contamina-
tion is detected, remove it. (see air filter)
• Put the device back into operation.
Tip: The overload indicator lamp may initially light up
for a few seconds when using electrical equipment
that requires a high starting current, such as a com-
pressor or submersible pump. However, this is not a
malfunction.
ATTENTION! Turn the device off immediately and
contact your Service Station:
• With unusual vibrations or noises.
• If the engine seems overloaded or has backfired.
Operation display (8)
Power indicator active - when the engine is running.
Oil warning light (12)
Display is active at low oil level and deactivated when
sufficient oil level.
Tip: If the engine stalls or does not start, rotate the
fuel valve to "ON" and then pull the start pull cord.
If the oil warning light flickers for a few seconds, the
engine oil is insufficient. Top up with oil and start again.
9. Maintenance
Before cleaning and maintenance work, turn off the
engine and pull the spark plug connector (15) out of
the spark plug (16).
WARNING! Risk of burning! Wait until the machine
has cooled down before cleaning or servicing it.
WARNING!
Take any contaminated maintenance material and op-
erating materials to a collection point designated for
this purpose.
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Cleaning
Keep the safeguards, air vents and the engine hous-
ing as dust and dirt free as possible. Wipe the device
with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air with
low pressure. We recommend that you clean the de-
vice after every use. Regularly clean the device with
a damp cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any
cleaning products or solvents which could attack the
plastic part of the device. Ensure that no water can
penetrate the housing.
Silencer and spark arrester (Fig. 2+7)
The engine and the silencer are very hot after running
the engine. Do not touch the engine and silencer dur-
ing inspection or repair while they are still hot.
1. Remove the screws and pull the cover outwards.
2. Loosen the screw and remove the silencer cap
(20), the silencer screen (21) and the spark ar-
rester.
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the silencer and
spark arrester with a wire brush. Use the wire
brush lightly for cleaning to avoid damaging or
scratching the silencer and spark arrester.
4. Check silencer and spark arrester. Replace them
if they are damaged.
5. Install the silencer screen (21) and the silencer
cap (20).
6. Fit the cover and tighten the screws
Air filter (Fig. 6)
If the engine operates frequently in dusty or other se-
vere circumstances, clean the air filter element every
10 hours. If necessary, change the air filter element
every 25 hours. Also refer to the service information.
Clean the air filter (19) regularly, and if necessary ex-
change it.
• Open the air filter cover (18).
• Remove the filter element (19).
• When cleaning the element do not use any strong
cleaners or petrol.
• Clean the element by tapping it on a flat surface. If it
is very dirty wash with soapy water, rinse with clean
water and leave to dry.
• Put it back together in the opposite order.
Spark plug (Fig. 4)
Check the spark plug after the first 20 hours of use for
dirt and if necessary clean it with a copper wire brush.
Then service the spark plug after every 50 hours of
use.
• Remove the cover.
• Remove the spark plug connector (16) with a
turning movement.
• Remove the spark plug with the spark plug sock-
et (E) included.
• Put it back together in the opposite order.
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