Transport; Storage; Maintenance; Disposal And Recycling - Scheppach SG1000 Original Bedienungsanleitung

Spark plug (Fig. 8 + 9)
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours
of operation and if necessary clean with a copper wire
brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50
hours of operation.
• Remove the spark plug cap (8a).
• Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base.
• Use the wrench to remove the spark plug.
• Visually inspect the spark plug. Remove carbon de-
posits using a wire brush.
• Check for discolouration on the top of the spark
plug. The standard color should be a tan color.
• Check the spark plug gap. The acceptable gap
should be between 0.6 - 0.7mm
• Install /reinstall the spark plug carefully by hand
• Once the spark plug has been seated tighten with
the spark plug wrench.
• Reinstall the spark plug cap on top of the spark plug.

11. Transport

For a short-distance transport, lift the device by the
transport handles (1).
In case of a longer-distance transport empty the fuel
tank, Use a conventional plastic petrol pump from a
DIY store for this purpose

12. Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-proof place that is inaccessible to children.
The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and
30˚C. Cover the electrical tool in order to protect it
from dust and moisture.
Store the operating manual with the electrical tool.
Please note: If you fail to follow these instructions
correctly, deposits may form on the interior of the car-
buretor which may result in the engine being more
difficult to start or the machine suffering permanent
damage.
• Carry out all the maintenance work.
• Drain the fuel out of the tank (use a conventional
plastic petrol pump from a DIY store for this pur-
pose).
• When the fuel has been drained, start theengine.
• Allow the engine to run at idling speed until it stops.
This will clean the remainder of the fuel out of the
carburetor.
• Leave the machine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
• Remove the spark plug.
• Place a teaspoon full of 2-stroke engine oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull the starter cable several
times carefully to wet the internal components with
the oil. Fit the spark plug again.
• Clean the exterior housing of the machine.
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• Store the machine in a cold, dry place where it is
out of the reach of ignition sources and inflammable
substances.
Fertilizers and other chemical garden products often
contain substances that accelerate the rate of corro-
sion of metals. Do not store the machine on or near
fertilizers or other chemicals.
Restarting
• Remove the spark plug.
• Pull the starter cable several times to clean the oil
residue out of the combustion chamber.
• Clean the spark plug contacts or fit a new spark
plug.
• Fill the tank.
Cover the electrical tool in order to protect it from
dust and moisture. Store the operating manual with
the electrical tool.

13. Maintenance

Switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot from
the spark plug before doing any cleaning and mainte-
nance work on the equipment.
There are no parts inside the equipment which re-
quire additional maintenance.
Please provide the following information in the
event of any enquiries:
• Machine data - type plate
• Motor data - type plate
Important hint in case of sending the equipment
to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the
equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product
are subject to normal or natural wear and that the fol-
lowing parts are therefore also required for use as
consumables.
Wear parts*: spark plug
*Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

14. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being
damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material
and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the
raw material system.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic. De-
fective components must be disposed of as special
waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.