3500C - Generator AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 3500C AL-KO

• Petrol Generator 2500-C / 3500-C / 6500-C Contents About this manual p. 16
• Product description p. 16
• Safety and protective devices p. 16
• Product overview p. 17
• Safety instructions p. 18
• Refuelling p. 19
• Start-up p. 20
• Storage p. 21
• Transport p. 21
• Help in case of malfunctions p. 22
• Repair p. 22
• Maintenance and care p. 22
• Disposal p. 22
• Warranty p. 23
• EC declaration of conformity About this manual Please read this document before starting to use the machine. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling. Familiarise yourself with the control elements and the machine use prior to using it. Comply with the safety and warning instructions in this documentation and on the machine This document is a permanent component of the described product, and should remain with the ma- chine if it is sold to someone else Explanation of symbols Important! Following these warning instructions can help to avoid personal injuries and/or damage to property. Special instructions for ease of understanding and regarding handling. Thecamerasymbolreferstogures. Product description This documentation describes various models of petrol generators. Identify your model based on the product images and the description of the different options. Designated use This machine is designed for the operation of conventi- onal electric devices. An electrician must be consulted prior to connecting stationary systems, such as hea- ting, household connections, or when supplying mobile homes or caravans. The generator is operated using unleaded petrol. No devices, apparatuses may be connected, when star- ting the generator. Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse. Possible misuse Safety devices must not be dismantled or bypassed The machine is not allowed to be used in commer- cial applications Safety and protective devices Important – Danger of injury! Do not deactivate safety and protective devices!17441152_d p. 23

for AL-KO 6500-C only Symbols on the machine Important! Take particular care during handling. Dangerofreduetofueloroil! Before starting operation, read the operating instructions! Allow the machine to cool down prior to llingwithfueloroil Danger of poisoning due to exhaust gases! Wear ear protection! Do not operate the machine in closed rooms or poorly ventilated working areas (e.g. garage). Do not connect the generator to the household mains network Important! Danger of electric shock. Disconnect the spark plug connector of the machine prior to any work. Product overview (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (17) (7) (16) (20) (23) (22) (21) (18) (19)GB Original instructions for use

Petrol Generator 2500-C / 3500-C / 6500-C Safety instructions Important – Danger of fatal injury! Do not operate the generator in the case of rain, moisture or high humidity. Important! Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical condition! Important – Danger of injury! Do not deactivate safety and protective devices! Important - Danger of re! If the machine is fuelled, do not store it in buildings in which petrol vapours could come into contactwithnakedamesorsparks! Keep the area around the engine, exhaust, batte- ry box and fuel tank free from dirt, petrol and oil. Donotstoreanycombustibleorhighlyammable objects or materials in the area of the exhaust outlet Important - Danger of suffocation! Do not operate the machine in closed rooms or poorly ventilated working areas (e.g. garage). The exhaust gases contain toxic carbon monoxide and other pollutants. Important! Do not connect the generator to the household mains network Important! Danger of burns! Parts of the generator become very hot during operation and remain hot even after the genera- tor is switched off. Hot exhaust gases discharge from the exhaust gas silencer Important! Generator must be safely earthed Keep third parties out of the danger area The machine operator or user is responsible for accidents involving other people and their property Children, or other people who are not familiar with the operating instructions, are not allowed to use the machine. Keep children away from the operating range Comply with the local regulations on minimum age of people operating the machine Do not operate the machine if you are under the inuenceofalcohol,drugsormedication Wear appropriate protective clothing Long trousers Sturdy and slip-resistant shoes Ear protection Use on slopes or uneven surfaces Always ensure that you are standing securely Onlyusewithsufcientdaylightorarticiallighting Comply with working time regulations in force in your country Do not leave the operational machine unsupervised Do not operate the machine or the devices to be connected with damaged protective devices Check the machine for damage prior to every use. Have damaged parts replaced prior to use Check for damage on the machine and perform all necessary repairs prior to restarting the machine. Switch engine off, wait for machine standstill and disconnect the spark plug connector When leaving the machine After malfunctions occurred When malfunctions and unusual vibrations oc- cur on the machine For transport Connect spark plug connector and start engine After malfunction correction (see malfunction table) and machine testing After machine cleaning Do not eat or drink when adding petrol or engine oil Do not breath in petrol vapours Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running Ensuretighttofnuts,screwsandboltspriortouse19441152_d

Do not use machine underground Do not use bare wires for the connection with electric devices - always use compatible cables and plugs Observe maximum cable length when using exten- sion cords or a mobile power distribution cabinet Observe maximum cable length when using extension cords or a mobile power distribution cabinet for 1.5 mm

max. 100 m Refuelling The machine must be refuelled prior to start-up. Warning - Danger of re! Petrolandoilarehighlyammable! Operating material Petrol Engine oil Grade Regular petrol / unleaded see ( 3) Filling amount see Technical data see Technical data Safety Warning! Never run the engine in enclosed spaces. Danger of poisoning! Use only designed containers to store petrol and oil Add and empty petrol and oil outdoors only with the engine cooled down Do not add petrol or oil with the engine running Donotoverlltank(petrolexpands) Do not smoke when refuelling Do not open the tank cap when the engine is run- ning or hot Replace the tank or tank cap if damaged Alwaysclosethetanklidrmly If petrol has leaked out: Do not start the engine Avoid start attempts Clean the machine Haveenginecooldownbeforerellingwithpe- trol to avoid spilling Spilled fuel can lead to damage to plastic parts. Immediately wipe off fuel. Warranty does not cover damage to plastic parts caused by fuel If engine oil has leaked out: Do not start the engine Absorb leaked engine oil using an oil binding agent or cloth and dispose properly Clean the machine Do not dispose of waste oil: in domestic waste by pouring it into the canalisation, drain, or onto the ground Drop off waste oil in a closed container at a recycling centre or a customer service centre. Refuelling Filling with petrol ( 2) Unscrew the tank lid and store it in a clean place.

1. Fill with petrol via a funnel.

2. Cleanandtightlyclosethetankllingopening.

Filling with engine oil ( 4) Unscrewtheoilllinglidandstoreitinacleanplace.

3. Fill with engine oil via a funnel.

4. Cleanandtightlyclosetheoilllingopening.GB

Original instructions for use

Petrol Generator 2500-C / 3500-C / 6500-C Start-up Important! Generator must be safely earthed The camera symbol on the following pages refers totheguresonpages4–7. Earthing the machine Important - Electric shock! Do not use a bare wire for earthing. Important! Generator must be safely earthed Use an earthing wire with a cross-section of at least 2.5 mm

for earthing Connecting the earthing wire ( 1) Press the end of the earthing wire under the nut of the earthing terminal.( 1/1)

1. Secure the earthing wire by tightening the nut

2. Connect the other end of the earthing wire to an

earthing spike (e.g. metal rod)

3. Put the earthing spike securely into the soil

Connecting the starter battery (AL-KO 6500-C only) ( 6)

1. Connect the red battery cable with the positive

terminal of the starter battery. Tighten using screw and nut

2. Connect the green battery cable with the negative

terminal of the starter battery. Tighten using screw and nut

3. Slide rubber grommets over the starter battery

terminals after tightening Avoid contact between the positive and negative terminal of the battery, as this could damage the battery Opening the petrol cock ( 6)

1. Close the choke lever during a cold start.

2. When the machine is running at operating tempera-

ture, put the choke lever in the half-open position. If the machine still does not start after two attempts, open the choke lever fully. Starting the engine Important – Danger of poisoning! Never run the engine in enclosed spaces. Important – Danger of injury! Important – Danger of kickback! Cable starter can return faster to the engine than the cable can be released. Cable starter

1. Set the ignition circuit breaker to "ON" ( 8)

2. Pull out the cable starter briskly, and then allow it to

wind back in slowly ( 9) If the machine still does not start after the second attempt, follow the instructions for the choke Electrical starting (AL-KO 6500-C only)

1. Insert the key into the ignition

2. Turn the key in the ignition clockwise into the

"START" position ( 10)

3. As soon as the engine is running, release the

ignition (returns into the "ON" position). The interval between starting attempts should be 10 seconds to avoid too fast discharging of the starter battery If the machine still does not start after the second attempt, follow the instructions for the choke21441152_d

Operation Turn back the choke lever approx. 30 seconds after the start ( 11). Connecting power consumers Important! The total power of all connected consumers must not exceed the maximum rated power of the generator

1. Plug consumer into the socket of the generator (

12) If several consumers are connected to the gene- rator,connectandswitchontherstconsumer rst.Thenconnectandswitchonfurtherconsu- mers. Disconnecting power consumers

1. Disconnect consumer from the socket of the

generator ( 13) Switching the engine off Only switch the generator off, after it has been running for 30 seconds without any load (without consumers connected) Set the ignition circuit breaker to "OFF" ( 14) (AL-KO 6500-C only) Turn the key in the ignition counter-clockwise into the "OFF" position ( 15) Closing the petrol cock Important! Danger of burns! Parts of the generator become very hot during operation and remain hot even after the genera- tor is switched off. Allow the generator to cool down prior to trans- port or anew start-up

1. Close the petrol cock ( 16)

Storage Important - Danger of re! Donotstorethemachineclosetonakedames or sources of heat. Allow the engine to cool down Store machine in a dry place inaccessible to children and unauthorised persons Store starter battery protected from frost Recharge starter battery from time to time Empty petrol tank and carburettor Disconnect the spark plug connector Draining the petrol Important – Danger of explosion! Refuelled machines can release petrol vapour into the air during storage! Due to evaporation, petrol residues in the carbu- rettor can lead to sticking components and thus malfunctions.

1. Open the drain screw on the carburettor ( 17)

and drain petrol into a suitable fuel container Covering the generator

1. Store generator in a clean, dry place protected

against moisture and humidity

2. Cover generator using suitable means to prevent

contamination and dust deposits in the machine ( 18) Transport Important! Always transport the generator safely and horizontally in its normal operating position to prevent petrol or oil from leaking. Important – Danger of explosion! Refuelled machines can release petrol vapour into the air during transport!GB Original instructions for use

1. Lift and/or carry the generator on the frame tubes.

Repair Repair work may be carried out only by service centres and authorised specialist workshops. Maintenance and care Important – Danger of injury!

• Always switch the engine off and pull the spark plug connector prior to any maintenance and care work.

• Engine may continue running. Make sure that the engine stopped after switching it off. Clean the machine after every use Do not spray the machine with water Water ingress can lead to malfunctions (ignition system, carburettor) Always replace defective silencers Maintenance intervals Before every use Check the engine oil level Inspecttheairlter After20operatinghoursor1monthafterrstuse Oil change Every 50 operating hours or every 3 months Cleantheairlter Every 100 operating hours or every 6 months Oil change Clean the sludge trap on the petrol cock Clean the spark plug Every 300 operating hours, or once per year Replace the spark plug Set the valve play

In addition, every 300 operating hours Clean the cylinder head

In addition, every 2 years Flushthefueltankandlter

Replace the petrol hose

This maintenance work may be carried out only by service centres and authorised specialist companies. Disposal Do not dispose of worn-out machines or spent batteries (including rechargeable batteries) in domestic waste! The packaging, machine and accessories are made from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of accordingly. Help in case of malfunctions Malfunction Solution Engine does not start ▪ Fill with petrol

• Set the ignition circuit breaker to "ON"

• Recharge the starter battery (AL-KO 6500-C only)

• Disconnect power consumers Engine loses power ▪ Cleantheairlter

• Total power of the consumers exceeds maximum rated power If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table, or which you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our relevant customer service23441152_d

EC declaration of conformity Weherebydeclarethatthisproductinthecongurationmarketedbyus meets the requirements of the harmonised EC Directives, EC safety standards andtheproduct-specicstandards. Product Petrol Generator Serial number G4990012 Manufacturer AL-KO Geräte GmbH Ichenhauser Str. 14 D-89359 KOETZ GERMANY Duly authorised person Andreas Hedrich Ichenhauser Str. 14 D-89359 KOETZ GERMANY Type AL-KO 2500-C AL-KO 3500-C AL-KO 6500-C EC Directives 2006/42/EC 2014/35/EU 2014/30/EU 2000/14/EC 2011/65/EC Harmonised standards EN ISO 8528:2016 EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 EN 55012:2007+A1:2009 EN 61000-6-1:2007 Sound power level EN ISO 3744 measured / guaranteed 93dB(A)/95dB(A) AL-KO 2500-C 94dB(A)/96dB(A) AL-KO 3500-C 95dB(A)/97dB(A) AL-KO 6500-C Conformity evaluation 2000/14/EC Appendix VI Notied body SociétéNationaledeCertica- tion et d’Homologation 11, route de Luxembourg L-5230 Sandweiler No. 0499 Kötz, 2017-02-01 Wolfgang Hergeth, Managing Director Warranty We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the machine during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the machine was purchased. Our warranty promise applies only if: The warranty becomes void if: the machine has been handled correctly the instructions for use have been complied with original spare parts have been used someone has attempted to repair the machine anytechnicalmodicationshavebeenmadetothe machine the machine has not been used correctly (e.g. com- mercial or communal use) The warranty excludes: Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear Wear parts that are marked with xxx xxx

frame on the spare parts card Internal combustion engines – These are covered by the separate warranty provisions of the corresponding engine ma- nufacturers In the event of a warranty claim, please take this warranty declaration and your proof of purchase and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This warranty promise does not affect your statutory rights.