GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter Star 28t Tj Instructions Manual

The machine is supplied with
some of the components disassembled and the
fuel tank empty.  
Mount the components
very carefully so as not to impair the safety
and efficiency of the machine. If in doubt,
contact your dealer.
1. MOUNTING THE FRONT HANDGRIP (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 must not be modified in any way.
– In front of the spacer (1), fit the front...

PREPARING TO WORK7EN
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 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 requires a mixture of petrol and lubricating
oil.
Using petrol alone will dam-
age the motor and will cause for...

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...

HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE9EN
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 disconnect the starter and allow
the engine to idle.
8.Let the engine run idle for at...

EN10USING THE MACHINE
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...

ENUSING THE MACHINE11
•Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower
part of the cutting line head does not touch the
ground and the cutting line is at the required
point, always keeping the cutting device at a dis-
tance from the operator.
•Cutting near fences/foundations (Fig. 8)
Slowly approach the cutting line head to fences,
posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them
hard. 
If the line strikes a solid object it could break or
become worn; if it gets tangled in a...

EN12MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 
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.
–Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylin-
der flaps with compressed air and clear the
silencer area to get rid of sawdust, branches,
leaves or other...

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 13EN
HEAD LINE REPLACEMENT
Follow the instructions attached to the head for
replacing the nylon line.
SHARPENING THE LINE CUTTING KNIFE
(Fig. 13)
–Remove the line cutting knife (1) from the
guard (2) with pliers.
–Fix the line cutting knife in a vice and sharpen
it using a flat file, being careful to retain the
original cutting angle.
–Refit the knife on the guard.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations not foreseen in this
manual must be performed exclusively by...

14TROUBLESHOOTING / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEN
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...