GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter 1715010690 Operators Manual Norwegian Version

The machine is supplied with
some of the components disassembled and the
fuel tank empty.  
Always wear strong work
gloves to handle the cutting devices. Mount
the components very carefully so as not to
impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
1. COMPLETING THE MACHINE
1a. “MONO” models
The purpose of the spacer
(1) is to ensure a minimum distance between
the rear handgrip and the front one, for safe-
ty reasons. This spacer must always be fitted
and must not be...

3. REMOVING AND REFITTING THE CUT-TING DEVICES
Use only original cutting
devices or ones homologated by the
Manufacturer.
•3  or 4-point blade
Wear protective gloves and
fit the blade guard.
a) Model 28 (Fig. 7)
The nut of the cup (4) has a
left-hand thread and so must be unscrewed in a
clockwise direction and screwed up anticlock-
wise.
– Insert the wrench supplied (2) into the specific
hole in the angle transmission (3) and rotate
the blade (1) by hand until the wrench enters
the inner hole, blocking...

8PREPARING TO WORKEN
CHECKING THE MACHINE
Before starting work please:
–check that all the screws on the machine and
the cutting device are tightly fastened;
– check that the cutting device is undamaged
and that the 3 or 4-point metal blades (if fitted)
are properly sharpened;
– check that the air filter is clean;
– check that the protection devices are well fas-
tened and working efficiently;
– check the handgrips are well fastened.
FUELS AND OILS
This machine is fitted with a four-stroke engine
which...

OIL TOPPING UP (Fig. 10)
Do not start the engine and
do not use the machine if the oil level is low.
To   check the oil level:
–  Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.– Unscrew
the tank cap and check that the oil level reach-
es the rim of the filler.
The oil tank capacity is 80 cc (Model 28) or 100
cc (Model 38).
IMPORTANT
PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE9EN
when it was switched off or after refuelling.
To   start the engine (Fig....

EN10HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE
To  avoid breaking the starter
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it
slide along the edge of the cable guide hole.
Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly
back uncontrollably.
6. Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts as normal.
Starting the engine with
the starter engaged causes the cutting
device to move, only stopping when the
starter is disconnected.
7. When the engine is started, disconnect the starter by turning the...

ENUSING THE MACHINE11
To   respect people and the environment:
– Try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and provisions for the disposal of waste
materials after sawing.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and provisions for the disposal of oils,
petrol, damaged parts or any elements
which have a strong impact on the environ-
ment.
Prolonged exposure to
vibrations can cause injuries and neurovas-
cular disorders (also called “Renaud’s syn-
drome” or “white...

EN12USING THE MACHINE
niques, finding out how to wear the webbing cor-
rectly, firmly gripping the machine and making
the movements required by the job.
•
Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the
job to be done, according to these general indi-
cations:
–
the 3-point bladeis suitable for cutting
brushwood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in
diameter;
–
the 4-point bladeis suitable for cutting resist-
ant grass over large surfaces;
–
the cutting line headcan eliminate tall...

•Cutting round trees (Fig.18)
Walk round the tree from left to right, approach-
ing the trunks slowly so as not to strike the tree
with the line and keeping the cutting line head
tilted forward slightly.
Remember that the nylon line could lop or dam-
age small shrubs and that the impact of the
nylon line against the trunk of bushes or trees
with soft bark could seriously damage the plant.
•
Adjusting line length when working (Fig. 19)
This machine is fitted with a “Tap & Go” head.
To   r elease more...

Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the
original efficiency and safety of the machine over
time.
During maintenance oper-
ations:
– Remove the spark plug cap.
–W ait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Use protective gloves when handling the
blades.
– Keep the blade protection device on,
except when intervening directly on the
blade.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER
To   r educe fire risks, periodically clean the...

only be tuned if the cutting device moves
when the engine idles.
Speed is reduced by turning the screw marked
«MIN» anti-clockwise until the cutting device
stops moving. The engine should continue to run
as normal.
If the engine does not idle smoothly, turn the
screw clockwise to increase the speed.
The cutting device must
not move when the engine idles; contact your
dealer if you are not able to tune it to your
satisfaction.
ANGLE TRANSMISSION (Fig. 23)
Lubricate with lithium-based grease. 
Remove the...