PIKO 218 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 5

Maintenance
Lubrication
After each 25 hours of operation, and
after any long periods of storage,
please lubricate the locomotive's
gears with a sparing amount of plas-
tic-compatible, non-hardening grease,
such as PIKO #36216. Remove the
gearbox bottom cover and be careful
to keep the front and rear wheelsets
aligned with each other. Be sure to
securely re-tighten the gearbox bot-
tom cover screws.
Cleaning
If cleaning is necessary, use only a
mild cleaning agent (such as soap and
water) and gentle action with a soft
non-abrasive cloth or brush. Never
immerse the loco in liquid or "flood"
any internal parts!
Normal Wear Items
Electrical pick-up shoes, traction tires
and internal pick-up wipers will wear
with use and should be replaced as
needed.
Getting Started
Unpacking the Model
Remove the styrofoam packaging
extremely carefully to prevent damag-
ing accessories and attached parts
such as handrails, etc. For safe trans-
port, the model is delivered from the
factory with several small parts unin-
stalled. See the instructions packed
with these parts for installation.
Remove these parts before repacking
the model for transport.
Preparing for Operation
With track power "off", place the
loco and tender on the track and
ensure that all wheels are on the rails.
Lift the small metal tab on the side of
the tender's quick-connect front cou-
pler plug. Slide the tender's plug into
the loco's socket and flip the metal
clip down to make the coupling
secure. To uncouple, lift the metal tab
on the side of the clip and gently pull
the loco and tender apart.
Smoke Unit Operation and Care
Drop about 10 to 20 drops of smoke
fluid into the top of the smokestack.
If over-filled, the smoke generator will
not work. Turn the loco upside down
to drain out excess smoke fluid.
Never insert any object down into the
smokestack. The heating element in
the center of the stack is delicate and
easily broken by foreign objects. Use
only PIKO smoke fluid (#36210) to
preserve the life of the smoke genera-
tor. There is no harm in leaving
smoke fluid in the smoke generator or
in letting the loco run without fluid in
the smoke generator.
Initial Operation
It is recommended to let the locomo-
tive run at moderate speed without a
train for 30 minutes in each direction,
to properly break it in. This will help
achieve optimal performance and
longevity for the locomotive.
Track Cleaning and
Electrical Contact
Of course, the model should only be
run on smooth and perfectly clean
tracks with reliable electrical contact
to all track sections. Poor electrical
contact causes the vast majority of all
operating problems.
Please Note! Damage to Carpets and
Other Surfaces: Normal operation of
the locomotive causes wear of
mechanical parts (wheels, electrical
pickups etc.). This produces car-
bonized dust, grease and oil, which
can permanently stain carpets, wood
floors and other materials. It is the
user's responsibility to take proper
precautions against this damage.
Wipe any grease or oil from the track
rails with a clean soft cloth. PIKO
Spielwaren GmbH, as well as its rep-
resentatives, distributors and retail-
ers, assume no liability for any such
damage.
Please Note!
Important Safety Precautions
• Check the power supply regularly for any
damage or problems.
• Do not use a malfunctioning or damaged
power supply!
• This model must only be operated with
one power source per circuit!
• This product is not a toy, not suitable for
personnel under 14 years of age. This
product has small parts, sharp parts, and
moving parts.
• This model must only be operated with a
safety-assured power supply with the
identification!
• The power supply is not a toy!
• Disconnect the model from the power
supply before cleaning or servicing!
• Do not insert the track power connecting
wires into household "mains" voltage
outlets.
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