GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter STAR31 STAR55FP Instructions Manual

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SPA
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							ENINTRODUCTION1
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing one of our products. We hope that you will be completely satisfied with this
machine and that it fully meets your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order to provide
you with all the information you need to get acquainted with the machine and use it safely and effi-
ciently. Don’t forget that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep it handy so that it can be con-
sulted when necessary, and pass it on to a further user if you resell or loan the machine.
Your new machine has been designed and manufactured in pursuance with current regulations, and is
safe and reliable if used in compliance with the instructions provided in this manual (proper use). Using
the machine in any other way, or non-compliance with the safety specifications relative to use, main-
tenance and repair is considered improper use which will invalidate the warranty, relieve the manu-
facturer from all liabilities, and the user will consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to
himself or others.
Since we regular improve our products, you may find slight differences between your machine and the
descriptions contained in this manual. Modifications can be made to the machine without notice and
without the obligation to update the manual, although the essential safety and function characteristics
will remain unaltered. In case of any doubts, please contact your dealer. And now enjoy your work!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Identification of the main components ........................................ 22.Symbols........................................................................................ 33.Safety requirements ..................................................................... 44.Machine assembly........................................................................ 65.Preparing to work ......................................................................... 86.How to start - Use – Stop the engine .......................................... 97.Using the machine ..................................................................... 118.Maintenance and storage........................................................... 149.Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 1610.Technical data ............................................................................ 17 
						

							EN
MAIN COMPONENTS
1. Power unit
2. Drive tube
3. Cutting device
a. Blade with 3 or 4 points
b. Cutting line head
4. Cutting device guard
5. Front handgrip
6. Guard
7. Handlebar
8. Rear handgrip
9. Connection point (of the webbing)
10. Identification plate
11. Webbing
a. single belt
b. double belt
c. harness 
12. Angle transmission
13. Blade protection (for transport)
14. Spark plug
CONTROLS AND REFUELLING 
21. Engine stop switch
22. Throttle trigger
23. Throttle trigger lockout
24. Starter
25. Choke (if present)
26. Primer (if present)
27. Decompression valve (if present)
31. Fuel tank cap 2
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
IDENTIFICATION PLATE 
10.1) Conformity marking in accordance with
Directive 98/37/EC
10.2) Name and address of the manufacturer
10.3) Acoustic output level LWA in accordance
with directive 2000/14/EC
10.4) Manufacturer’s model of reference
10.5) Machine model
10.6) Serial number
10.7)  Year of manufacture10.1
LWA
dB
10.2
10.610.410.510.7
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“DUPLEX”
31D - 36D - 41D - 45DP - 55DP “MONO” 31 - 36
41 - 45P - 55P
“FLEX” 41F - 45FP - 55FP 31 - 36 - 41
45P - 55P2
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							EN
1)Warning! Danger. The failure to use this
machine correctly can be hazardous for oneself
and others.
2)Read the instruction manual before using the
machine.
3)If you are using the machine every day in nor-
mal conditions, you can be exposed to a noise
level of 85 dB (A) or higher. 
Wear earmuffs or earplugs and a protective hel-
met.
4)Wear gloves and protective footwear!
11)Fuel tank
12)Engine stop switch posi-
tions
a= stopb= run
13)Tuning minimum speed 
14)Choke
15)Primer
16)Correct position of the
handgrip on the drive
tube
5)Danger of flying objects! Keep any people or
pets at least 15 m away when using the machine!
6)Do not use the circular saw blade. Danger:
Using the circular saw blade with machines
marked with this symbol exposes the user to
the danger of very serious or even fatal
injuries.
7)
Maximum cutting device speed. Only use
suitable cutting devices.
8)Acoustic output level LWA in accordance with
directive 2000/14/EC.
SYMBOLS3
EXPLANATORY SYMBOLS ON THE
MACHINE (if present)
2. SYMBOLS
7
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ab 11
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21)Cutting device
with adequate
protection 
22)To be used with
the cutting line
head
23)Cutting device
rotation direction
EXPLANATORY SYMBOLS ON THE PROTEC-
TION DEVICES (if present)
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22
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							EN
A) TRAINING
1)Read the instructions carefully.Become
acquainted with the controls and the proper use
of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly.
2)
Only use the machine for the purpose for
which it was designed,namely
–cutting grass and non-woody vegetation,using a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of
lawns, flowerbeds, walls, fences and small
grassy areas to tidy up the cutting done using a
mower);
–
cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and
woody shrubsof up to 2 cm diameter, with the
help of metal or plastic blades.  
Any other use may be dangerous and damage the
machine.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local reg-
ulations can restrict the age of the user.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5)
Never use the machine:–when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
–if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
cine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
–if the user is not capable of holding the machine
firmly with two hands and/or remaining stand-
ing on the ground whilst working.
6) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the machine.  
–Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fit-
ted with shear-proof protection devices.
–Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-
goggles, a half-mask respirator and safety anti-
shear boots with non-slip soles.  
–Always wear ear and hearing protection
devices.
–Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
hanging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or materials in
the work area.
–Tie your hair back if it is long.
2)
WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flam-
mable:
–keep the fuel in containers which have been
specifically manufactured and homologated for
such use;
–never smoke when handling fuel;
–slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressureinside to decrease gradually;
–top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a
funnel;
–add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot;
–if you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to
start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated
and fuel vapours have dissipated;
–immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on
the machine or on the ground;
–never start the machine in the same place you
refilled it with fuel;
–make sure your clothing does not come into
contact with the fuel, on the contrary, change
your clothes before starting the engine;
–always put the tank and fuel container caps
back on and tighten well.
4) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
5)
Before using the machine, check its general
condition and in particular:
–the throttle trigger and the safety lever must
move freely, they must not need forcing and
should return automatically and rapidly back to
the neutral position;
–the throttle trigger must remain locked until the
safety lever is pressed;
–the engine stop switch must easily move from
one position to the other;
–the electric cables and in particular the spark
plug cable must be in perfect condition to avoid
the generation of any sparks, and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
–the machine handgrips and protection devices
must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
–the cutting devices and guards must be
undamaged.
6) Check the correct position of the handgrips
and the connection point of the webbing, and the
proper balance of the machine.
7) Before starting work make sure that the guards
are suitable for the cutting tool being used and are
fitted correctly.
8) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and
remove anything that could be thrown up by the
machine or damage the cutting group or engine
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).  
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.  
3)
Take on a firm and well-balanced position:–where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or in any case on uneven or steep
4SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
						

							ground that does not guarantee stability for the
operator;
–never run, but walk carefully paying attention to
the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles;
–assess the potential risks of the ground to be
mown and take all necessary precautions to
ensure your own safety, especially on slopes or
on bumpy, slippery or unstable ground;
–work along the contour on slopes, never when
walking up or down and always keep downhill
of the cutter.  
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked
when you start the engine:  
–start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refuelled;
–check that there is nobody within at least 15
metres of the machine’s range of action or at
least 30 metres for heavier mowing;
–do not direct the silencer and therefore the
exhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.
5)
Do not change the engine governor settingsor overspeed the engine.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If you
use the right machine, you will reduce the risk of
hazards and improve the quality of your work. 
7) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the cutting device and,
after pressing the throttle trigger, the engine
quickly returns to minimum speed.
8) Ensure that the blade does not come into vio-
lent contact with foreign bodies and beware of the
possibility of material being thrown up by the
blades.
9) Always keep the machine connected to the
webbing when working.
10)
Stop the engine:–whenever you leave the machine unattended.  
–before refuelling.
–during movements between work areas. 
11)
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
–before cleaning, checking or working on the
machine;
–after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for any damage and make repairs
before restarting it again; 
–If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally: find
and remove the cause of the vibration immedi-
ately;
–when the machine is not in use.  
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
Routine maintenance is essential for safety
and for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank
in an area where the fuel vapours could reach an
open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine,
exhaust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
never leave containers with the cut debris inside
the storage area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should
be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
7)
For safety reasons, never use the machine
with worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts
are to be replaced and never repaired. Only
use original spare parts. 
Parts that are not of the
same quality can seriously damage the equipment
and compromise safety. The cutting tools must
always bear the manufacturer’s trademark as well
as a reference to the maximum working speed.
8) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for mainte-
nance. 
9) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
–turn off the engine, wait for the cutting device to
stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;
–fit the cutting device guard;
–only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the cutting device in the opposite
direction to that used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine,
position it so that it can cause no danger to per-
sons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from
tipping over, which may cause damage or fuel
spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particu-
larly significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the following
meaning:
or   
These give details or further
information on what has already been said, in the
aim to prevent damage to the machine.
Non-observance will result
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will result
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself
or others.

!DANGER!

!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS5EN