GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter STAR31 STAR55FP 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
•Model 31 (Fig. 1)
–Fit the front handgrip with guard (1) on the
drive tube (2) using the cap (3), screws (4) and
nuts (5) inserted into their specific seatings.
–Before...

•3 or 4-point blade  (Fig. 6)
ear protective gloves and
fit the blade guard.
–Remove the blade (if fitted) as described in
paragraph 3.
–The guard (1) is fixed to the angle transmission
(2) by two screws (3).
•Cutting line head  (Fig. 7)
When using the cutting
line head the additional guard, with line cut-
ting knife, must always be fitted.  
–Remove the blade (if fitted) as described in
paragraph 3.
–The guard (1) is fixed to the angle transmission
(2) by two screws (3).
–Fit the additional guard (4),...

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
you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a
few times until you hear the engine turn over.
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.
7. 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...

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
ground with the blade. Kickbacks cause
blade recoils that are difficult to control, so as
to cause loss of control of the machine, com-
promise operator safety and cause damage
to the machine itself.
Before tackling a mowing job for the first time it
is advisable to gain the necessary familiarity with
the machine and the most suitable cutting tech-
niques, finding out how to wear the webbing cor-
rectly, firmly gripping the machine and making
the movements required by the job.
•...

If the line strikes a solid object it could break or
become worn; if it gets tangled in a fence it
could break abruptly.
In any case, cutting around pavements, founda-
tions, walls, etc. can cause greater wear than
normal in the line.
•Cutting round trees (Fig.17)
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...

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, periodically clean the cylin-
der...

ANGLE TRANSMISSION (Fig. 22)
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. 23)
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...