GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter Star 28 28d Instructions Manual

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 (Fig. 1)
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...

devices or ones homologated by the
Manufacturer.
•3 or 4-point blade (Fig. 6)
Wear protective gloves and
fit the blade guard.
a) Type I
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 rotation.
–Remove the cup (4) unscrewing the nut 
in a
clockwise direction....

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.
PREPARING THE FUEL
This machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine
which...

Periodically clean the petrol
and fuel mixture containers to remove any even-
tual deposits.
REFUELLING
Never smoke whilst refu-
elling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
Carefully open the tank top
as pressure could have formed inside.
Before refuelling:
–Shake the fuel mixture container well.

!WARNING!

!DANGER!
IMPORTANT–Place the machine on a flat stable surface,
with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
–Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding
area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank
during...

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 has started, press the throt-
tle trigger to...

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
b) 4-point blade (Fig. 12)
Proceed using the machine as a traditional
scythe, with a circular movement of about 60-
90°, thus moving outside the undergrowth, and
so on.  
c) Cutting line head
Use ONLY nylon lines. The
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines
and/or lines not suitable for the head can
cause serious injuries and wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine peri-
odically and remove the weeds wound round the
machine, so as to prevent the drive tube from...

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 13EN
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.
–Wait 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 reduce fire risks,...

ANGLE TRANSMISSION (Fig. 19)
Lubricate with lithium-based grease. 
Remove the screw (1) and put in the grease,
turning the shaft manually until grease emerges,
then replace the screw (1).
SHARPENING THE 3 OR 4-POINT BLADE
(Fig. 20)
Use protective gloves. If
sharpening is done without removing the
blade, disconnect the spark plug cap.
Sharpening must be done taking account of the
type of blade and cutting edges, using a flat file
and working all the points equally.
The references for correct sharpening...

TROUBLESHOOTING15EN
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
1)The engine will
not start or will not
keep running
2)The engine starts
but is lacking in
power
3)The engine runs
irregularly and lacks
in power when
revved
4)The engine gives
off an excessive
amount of smoke–Incorrect starting procedure
–Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
–Air filter clogged
–Carburetion problems
–Air filter clogged
–Carburetion problems
–Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
–Carburetion...