14. Storage
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DANGER!
Risk of fire and explosion!
When storing the device in the vicinity of possible
sources of ignition, a fire or explosion may occur. This
can lead to severe burns or death.
- Eliminate possible sources of ignition, such as fur-
naces, hot water boilers with gas, gas dryers, etc.
NOTE!
Risk of damage!
If the device is not stored properly, this can result in
engine damage.
- Store the device so that it is protected from dirt, dust
and moisture.
Tools required (not included in the scope of delivery):
- Petrol extraction pump
- Oil filling cylinder
- Open-end spanner 8 mm
- Open-end spanner 13 mm
- Battery car charger
14.1
Preparation for storage
If the device will not be used for a period of more than
30 days, the following measures must be taken to pre-
pare it for storage.
m Warning information: Do not remove the petrol
in enclosed spaces, near fire or when smoking.
Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire.
1.
Empty the fuel tank (14) using a petrol extraction
pump.
2.
Start the engine (4) and let it run until the remain-
ing petrol is used up.
3.
Change the oil at the end of every season. To do
this, remove the old engine oil from the warm en-
gine and fill with new (see section 13.5).
4.
Remove the spark plug connector (59) from the
spark plug (60).
5.
Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from an
oil filling bottle.
6.
Pull the pull starter (43) slowly so that the oil pro-
tects the inside of the cylinder.
7.
Be sure to clean the entire device to protect the paint.
8.
Store the device in a well-ventilated place or area.
9.
Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-free place that is inaccessible to chil-
dren. The optimum storage temperature lies be-
tween 5 and 30 ˚C.
10. Store the power tool in its original packaging. Cov-
er the power tool to protect it from dust or moisture.
Store the operating manual with the power tool.
14.2 Removing the battery (24) (Fig. 12-13)
1.
Use the locking mechanism to open the battery
cover (25).
2.
Disconnect the battery (24).
3.
To do this, remove the red cable from the positive
terminal (+) and the black cable from the negative
terminal (-).
4.
In order to remove the battery retaining bracket
(23), loosen the two hexagonal bolts using a 13
mm open-ended spanner.
5.
Remove the battery (24) from the battery compart-
ment (22).
6.
Use the two hexagonal bolts to re-tighten the bat-
tery retaining bracket (23).
7.
Close the battery cover (25) again.
Ensure that battery (24) is secured to prevent unauthor-
ised use (e.g. by children).
Charge the battery (24) during the winter 1-2 times
to ensure that the full charging capacity is main-
tained. Incorrect storage can damage the battery
(24) and voids the guarantee.
14.3
Charge battery (24) with a car battery charger
(Fig. 1, 14)
m DANGER!
Danger due to charging the battery incorrectly!
If the charging voltage is too high, there is a risk of the
battery (24) exploding.
Always remove the ignition key (33) from the ignition
(34) when working on the battery (24).
- The charging current of the charging unit must not
exceed 5 A and the charging voltage must not ex-
ceed 14.4 V.
1.
Remove the battery (24) as described in Section
14.2.
2.
Connect the battery (24) to a car battery charger
designed for this purpose. Connect the black ca-
ble to the negative terminal (-) and the red cable to
the positive terminal (+) of the charging unit.
3.
Charge the battery (24) for at least 5 hours.
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