GGP Italy SPA Brush Cutter TB 25 - TB 25CX, BJ 250 - 250D Instruction Manual

							ITLOCALIZZAZIONE GUASTI19
LOCALIZZAZIONE GUASTI
Procedura di avvio non corretta
Carburazione non corretta
Candela imbrattata
Filtro carburante otturato
Filtro aria sporco
Carburazione non corretta
Carburazione non corretta
Candela con gap
(distanza tra elettrodi) errato
Carburazione non corretta
Miscela con errato rapporto benzina - olio
Macchina non si
avvia oppure non si
mantiene in moto 
PROBLEMAPROBABILE CAUSA AZIONE CORRETTIVA
Seguire istruzioni del Manuale utente.
Far regolare il carburatore presso un
Centro Assistenza autorizzato.
Pulire, correggere gap o sostituire can-
dela.
Sostituire filtro carburante.
Togliere, pulire e rimontare il filtro aria.
Regolare il carburatore presso un
Centro Assistenza autorizzato.
Regolare il carburatore presso un
Centro Assistenza autorizzato.
Pulire, correggere gap o sostituire can-
dela.
Regolare il carburatore presso un
Centro Assistenza autorizzato.
Usare miscela adeguata
Macchina si avvia
ma ha poca potenza 
Motore irregolare
Motore non ha po-
tenza sotto carico
Funzionamento
IRREGOLARE
Fumosità eccessiva 
						

							IT
Potenza sonora misurata
(ISO 10884)
Pressione sonora
(EN 27917)
20DATI TECNICI
DATI TECNICI
* Massa secondo norma ISO 11806 (senza carburante, dispositivi di taglio e protezione) 
•  1sinistra (o anteriore) 
•  2destra (o posteriore)                             2 tempi raffreddato
ad aria
25.4 cm
3
0.8 kW
10.300 1/min
2.900 1/min
7.400 min
-1
Ø 25,4 mm
Centrifuga
LD L8RTF
Elettronica
WYJ 398
Benzina – olio 50:1
600 cm
3
Tipo di motore
Cilindrata
Potenza
Velocità massima di rotazione
Velocità minima di rotazione
Velocità massima rotazione utensile
Trasmissione
Frizione
Candela
Accensione
Carburatore
Miscela
Capacità serbatoio
(m/s
2)
ISO7916
Massa (kg)* (ISO 11806)
TB 25 - TB 25 CX
BJ 250 - 250 DModello
sx1
dx2
sx1
dx2
sx1
dx2
Giri
minimo
filo
disco
filo
disco
Mono Duplex
109 dB 108.4 dB
111.5 dB 111.5 dB
99,5 dB 96 dB
99 dB 97.9 dB
6.2 m/s
22.08 m/s2
5.0 m/s22.29 m/s2
10.55 m/s2     4.64 m/s2
9.62 m/s25.12 m/s2
5.74 m/s27.38 m/s2
8.98 m/s25.26 m/s2
4.9 kg 5.1 kg
Ok Ok
Ø 255Ø 255
Ø 255Ø 255
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							ENPRESENTATION21
Dear Customer,
Firstly, we wish to thank you for having chosen our products and hope that the use of this machine will
be extremely satisfying for you and fully meet your expectations.
This manual has been drawn up to allow your to get to know your machine well and use it in safe and
efficient conditions; please do not forget that it is an integral part of the machine and keep it to hand
to be consulted at all times and consign it with the machine if you should sell or lend it to others.
Your new machine has been designed and manufactured to current standards and is safe and reliable
if used in full respect of the instructions contained in this manual (forecast use); any other use or fail-
ure to comply with the instructions for safe use, maintenance and repair shall be considered as
“improper use”, cause the warranty to become null and void and relieve the Manufacturer from all
responsibility, with the user becoming responsible for charges for damages or personal or third party
injury.
If any slight differences are found between the description herein and the machine you own, please
bear in mind that due to continual product improvement, the information contained in this manual is
subject to modification without prior notice or obligatory updating, although the essential features for
the purposes of safety and operation remain unchanged. In the event of doubt, please contact your
dealer. Enjoy your work! 
						

							22IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND PARTSEN
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND PARTS
1) Motor
2) Spark plug
3) Starter handle
4) Starter lever
5) Primer
6) Air filter
7) Fuel tank cap
8) Rear handgrip
9) Throttle lever
10) Safety lever
11) Start/Stop switch
11a) Accelerator stop
lever
12) Harness connection
13) Safety spacer
14) Drive shaft 
15) Front handgrip
16) Front guard 
17) Gear head
18) Cutting head with
nylon line
19) Cutter disk
20) Ratings plate
RATINGS PLATE
1) Conformity mark to the directive 98/37/EC
2) Name and address of the manufacturer
3) Sound power level LWA in accordance with
Directive 2000/14/EC
4) Manufacturer’s model of reference
5) Machine model
6) Serial number
7) Certification Body mark
11) Year of manufacture1
LWA
dB
PRODUCT SERVICE
2
645711
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							1)Warning! Danger
2)Read the instruction booklet before using this
machine.
3)Your hearing is at risk of irreparable damage.
Anyone operating this machine under normal
conditions during continuous daily use may be
exposed to a noise level equal to or exceeding
85 dB (A). 
The operator must wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). Whenever the machine is in
use, safety goggles must be worn to safeguard
against flying objects, as must ear protectors,
such as a soundproof helmet, in order to protect
the operator’s hearing. If the operator is working
in an area where there is a risk of falling objects,
a safety helmet must also be worn. 
4)Wear protective footwear and gloves!
5)Danger: objects thrown up by machine!
Keep people or animals at least 15 m away from
the machine during operation!
6)If the machine bears this symbol: do not use
circular saw blades. Danger: The use of a cir-
cular saw blade on brush cutters with this
symbol exposes the operator to the risk of
serious injury or even death.
7)
Maximum revolution frequency of the drive
shaft to which the cutting tools are fitted.
8)Acoustic power level LWA in accordance with
directive 2000/14/EC.
9)Danger: Deadly fumes! During use, the
machine produces toxic gases. Do not use the
brush cutter in closed or poorly ventilated areas.
These fumes are deadly!
10)Danger: Fire! 2-stroke is inflammable. Do
not spill.
11)Keep away from naked flames. Do not
smoke. Do not spill fuel. Never attempt to refill
while the motor is running or hot.  
12)Warning! Hot surfaces. During operation
and for a certain time after the machine has been
switched off, the silencer, cylinder, motor casing
etc. will be hot. Do not touch them until they
have cooled down. You risk getting burned!
13)Always work with the guard attached!
14)Warning: Cutting tools! Keep your hands
well away. Do not put your hands underneath the
guard!
15)Warning: Cutting tools! Keep your feet well
away. Do not put your feet underneath the guard!
16)Air
17)Choke
SYMBOLS23EN
SYMBOLS
WARNING: The brush cutter purchased by you has been manufactured for home use.
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							Each element of this machine is a potential safe-
ty hazard if used improperly or poorly main-
tained.
We recommend that special attention is paid to
the sections starting with the following headings:
or 
These give details or further
information on what has already been said, and
are aimed at preventing damage to the machine
or causing damage.
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.
A) TRAINING
1.
Read the instructions in this manual carefully. 
Before using the brush cutter, the operator must
be familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the motor quickly. The operator must also
know how to use it correctly.
2.Use the brush cutter for the purpose it was
designed for, i.e.:
– Cutting grass with a Nylon line (e.g. around the
edges of lawns, flower beds, walls, fences and
small grassy areas to tidy the areas that have
been cut with a lawnmower).
– Cutting tall grass or twigs with the help of
metal or plastic blades.
3.Never let children or people who have not read
the instructions use the brush cutter.
Locals laws may set a minimum age for the user. 
4.Do not use the brush cutter:
– When animals or especially children are in the
vicinity. Always ensure that any other people
present are at least 15 metres away from the
machine. The brush cutter is designed for use
by one person at a time.
– If the user has taken medicine, alcohol or
drugs that may slow reflexes, impair alertness
and/or vision.
– If the operator is tired or unwell.
– If any of the safety devices, such as the head
or exhaust silencer guard are not in place or
are damaged. 
!DANGER!
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
– If the safety device is not the specific device
for that cutting machine. If a head with a nylon
line is used, ensure that the line-cutting blade
is in place so that the line is cut to the correct
length. 
– If using a head with nylon line make sure that
the line cutting blade is in place, to ensure the
right length of line. 
5.Do not modify the brush cutter: this may jeop-
ardise operator safety by exposing him/her to
accidents and serious injury.
6. The owner or user is responsible for any acci-
dents or risks run by third parties or their pos-
sessions.
B) PREPARATION
1.
Do not use the brush cutter when barefoot or
wearing sandals. Do not use the brush cutter
with baggy clothes that could get caught on
branches or in the rotating tool. 
While the machine is in use, the operator must
wear long trousers, boots or safety shoes with
slip-proof soles, goggles or a protective visor to
protect against flying objects, gloves, (preferably
in leather) and earmuffs or a soundproof helmet.
To protect the head, a safety helmet must be
worn in areas at risk from falling objects (branch-
es, stones etc.).
2.The area to be cut must be inspected meticu-
lously so that all foreign bodies that could be
thrown up by the machine (stones, pieces of
iron, bones, etc.) can be removed. 
3.Petrol is highly inflammable. 
– Store the fuel in purpose-made canisters.
– Fill up the tank outdoors only. Do not smoke
either when performing this operation or any
other that involves handling fuel.  
– Never remove the petrol tank cap or fill it up
while the motor is in operation or while it is still
hot.
– Do not start the machine if the tank is over-
flowing with fuel: if fuel is spilt, remove the
brush cutter from the area and do not light
flames until the fuel has evaporated and the
vapours have dissipated.
– Move at least 3 metres from the filling point
before starting up the machine. 
– Close the tank and the container properly by
ensuring that the caps are on tight. 24
SAFETY MEASURESEN
SAFETY MEASURES 
						

							4.Replace the exhaust silencers if they are
faulty.
5.Each time the brush cutter is used, a general
check must be carried out on the condition of
the equipment, cutting unit, guards and fasten-
ing elements before switching it on, to ensure
that the parts are not worn, damaged or loose.
Always check that the throttle lever and «STOP»
button work correctly. 
Check that the lever that blocks the throttle
(safety lever) works correctly; the throttle should
only work when the safety lever on the upper
side of the handgrip is pressed simultaneously.
6.Check that the handles and the harness
attachment are in the correct position and that
the machine is well balanced. 
7.Ensure that the “minimum revs” speed is set
correctly so that the machine stops running
when the throttle is released.
C) USE
1.
Do not start the motor indoors or in poorly
ventilated areas where toxic carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
2.Work in daylight only.
3.Wherever possible, do not use the machine on
wet ground. 
4.While working, remain at a safe distance away
from the cutting tool. This distance depends on
the harness connection point.
5.Always walk. Never run or stand in an unsta-
ble position. Be careful of obstacles such as
stones, tree stumps etc. which the operator
could trip over. 
6.Do not use the machine on slopes that could
put the operator at risk. Mind your step when
working on a slope and always work in a stable
position. Always use the cutter on the flat. Never
use it while walking up or down a slope. 
7.It is the user’s responsibility to assess the
potential risks of the work area and to take all the
necessary precautions to ensure his/her safety.
This is especially important when working on
slopes, unstable, slippery or moving ground.
8.If metal cutting tools (e.g. 3-pointed disks, 4-
pointed disks) are used, there is the risk that they
will recoil if they hit a solid object (stones, tree
stumps etc.). The brush cutter will be forced in
the opposite direction to the one in which the
tool rotates. 
9.Never adjust the motor timing so that it
exceeds its standard running speed.
10.Before starting the motor, ensure that anyone
in the vicinity is at a safe distance away (at least
15 metres) from the machine, that the cutting
tool is not touching the ground and that the
machine is stable.
11.When the tool rotates, it may throw up
objects from the ground. Keep a safe distance of
at least 15 metres between the machine and
people or animals.
Do not use the brush cutter near vehicles or any-
thing else that might be damaged by flying
objects.
12.Start up the motor carefully in accordance
with the user’s instructions, keeping well away
from the cutting tool.
13.Always keep the brush cutter attached to the
harness while you are working. 
14.Stop the motor and disconnect the spark
plug wire in the following cases:
– Before carrying out any work on the cutting
system.
– Before cleaning, checking, adjusting or repair-
ing the brush cutter.
– Only adjustments to the carburettor and the
minimum setting are made with the motor run-
ning. During these operations, work with the
drive shaft fitted. Also ensure that the equip-
ment does not come into contact with any
object and that the brush cutter is in a stable
position.
– After hitting a foreign object, inspect the cut-
ting system and the drive shaft to check that
there is no damage. Make any repairs neces-
sary before using the brush cutter again.
– If the brush cutter starts to shake in an irregu-
lar manner, look for the cause of the vibrations
and remedy this.
15.Stop the motor in the following cases:
–  Whenever the brush cutter is left unsupervised.
– Before filling with fuel.
– During movement from one work area to
another.
16.Do not use the machine continuously, for
lengthy periods. Pause every so often and
switch off the motor.
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							D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.
Ensure that all screws and bolts are tightly fas-
tened so that the machine can be used in safety.
Regular maintenance is essential for safety and
a consistently high performance.
2.Do not use the machine if any parts are dam-
aged or worn. These parts must be replaced, not
repaired. Use original spare parts.The cutting
tools must always bear the manufacturer’s mark
as well as the maximum working speed. Spare
parts that are not the same quality may damage
the machine and jeopardise safety.
3.Wear thick gloves to remove and refit the cut-
ting tools.
4.Never store the brush cutter with fuel in the
tank in an environment where petrol fumes could
come into contact with a flame, spark or sources
of extreme heat.
5.Store the brush cutter in a clean and dry envi-
ronment, out of the reach of children.
6.Let the motor cool down before it is stored in
any environment.
7.To reduce the risk of fire, clean any leaves,
grass or excess oil from the brush cutter, espe-
cially its motor, cooling fins, exhaust pipe and
fuel tank.
8.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do so out-
doors when the motor is cold. 
9.Do not add, remove or modify any machine
components.
This could cause:
– injuries to the operator and other people pres-
ent
– damage to the machine moreover, this invali-
dates the warranty.
10.During storage or transport, always cover the
blade with its guard in order to prevent acciden-
tal injury.
11.To respect the environment do not dispose of
oil or petrol by pouring it into the drainage sys-
tem, gutters or into the ground. A local service
station can have oil and fuel recycled in total
safety. 26
SAFETY MEASURES / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSEN
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to ensure correct
and safe use of the brush cutter, the assem-
bly instructions for protection and safety
components must be followed meticulously.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the brush cutter is used without the afore-
mentioned protection and safety devices.
FRONT HANDGRIP
Brush cutters are normally supplied with the
front handgrip disassembled inside the packag-
ing. Therefore, it must be attached following the
procedure indicated below. 
MONO BRUSH CUTTER  (Fig. 1)
The front handgrip together with its guard must
be attached. A spacer (E) is positioned on the
!WARNING!drive tube, ensuring a minimum distance
between the rear and front handgrips. The front
handgrip must be positioned on the drive tube in
front of this spacer. Fit the square nuts in the
specific seats in the handgrip, then fit the screws
with washers. Tighten the screws gradually and
uniformly. Before fully tightening, adjust the posi-
tion of the front handgrip. Terminate by tighten-
ing the screws to the same degree.
Do not modify or damage
the spacer. Comply with the minimum dis-
tance between handgrips.
DUPLEX BRUSH CUTTER (Fig. 2)
The handlebar-type front handgrip must be
fixed. Use handle A (fig.2) to unscrew and loosen
the handgrip blocking system.
!WARNING! 
						

							It is not necessary to com-
pletely unscrew the fastener screws Simply
loosen the screws so that it is possible to insert
the handlebar handgrip into the block system. 
Insert the handgrips halves into the handgrip
support checking that the two parts of the hand-
grip have been correctly joined on the handlebar.  
Intervene again on handle A but do not tighten
completely. 
Adjust the position of the handlebar, then tighten
completely until the handgrip locks safely into
place on the handlebar
Never work with handgrips
that are not correctly fastened or loose.
On the drive, a spacer (ref.
E Fig. 2) is fastened to the drive tube at the
level of the fixing point of the front handlebar. 
This indicates the correct position of the han-
dlebar.  
Do not alter the position of the handle sup-
port of the front handlebar.
FRONT GUARD  (Fig. 3)
The guard must be fitted
so as to comply with the correct position of
the line cutting blade and to protect the
operator. Never work without the guard.
The guard must be fitted using the specific
screws and washers provided.
The guard must be the correct type both for the
model of brush cutter and for the cutting tool
used.
When using the line head it is necessary to
mount the guard fitted with the line-cutter blade. 
When using the metal disk it is necessary to
mount on the machine the specific front safety
guard, which is supplied with the machine pack-
aging, without the line-cutter blade. 
CUTTING TOOLS
The use of cutting tools
other than the 2-line heads or metal disks may
cause premature wear or damage to the brush
cutter.IMPORTANT
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
NOTEMETAL DISKS (Fig. 4)
Put on a pair of protective
gloves before touching the metal disk.
a) Fit to the head shaft the metal ring nut  (A), the
metal disk (B), the ring nut (C), the fixed cap
(D) and hexagonal fixing nut (E), turning it
counter-clockwise.
b)For safe blocking, the spindle must be pre-
vented from rotating: insert the steel rod (H)
(provided) into the hole on the side of the ring
nut A, turn the tool slowly until the steel rod
enters the hole on the side of the head, to
block tool rotation. Tighten the nut and
remove the steel rod from the hole.
LINE HEAD (Fig. 5)
a)
Fit the grooved ring nut (A)the metal ring nut
(B) to the head shaft, then tighten the line
head (C) counter-clockwise (the thread is left-
handed).
b)For safe blocking, the spindle must be pre-
vented from rotating: fit the steel rod (H) (pro-
vided) into the hole on the side of the ring nut
B, turn the tool slowly until the steel rod enters
the hold on the side of the head, to block tool
rotation.
MOUNTING ROAD (Models with separate rod
– Fig. 6)
Line up the slot (A) on the joint (B) with the raised
notch (C) on the lower part of the rod (D).
Pull out the stop pin (E) and push the lower part
of the rod (D) right down until the stop pin E)
slots in the hole (F) on the rod.
This is easier to do if you rotate the bottom of the
rod (D) slightly in both directions. The pin (E) is in
place when it is completely lodged in the hole.
Lastly, tighten the knob (G) securely.
HARNESS (Fig. 7)
The brush cutter is provided with a single strap
harness. Pass the strap over your left shoulder
towards your right side. Then attach the snap
hook to the supporting coupling provided on the
drive tube of the brush cutter.
In order to work more effi-
ciently and safely, adjust the straps accord-
ing to your height and build.!WARNING!
!WARNING! ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
27EN 
						

							In order to use the brush cutter, clothes must be
worn that protect against objects thrown up by
the tool (e.g. stones). Wear safety shoes with a
slip-proof sole, gloves, safety goggles (the visor
used on its own does not protect the eyes suffi-
ciently), tight-fitting clothes. Do not wear loose-
fitting clothes, scarves, ties, jewellery or other
dangling objects that could get caught on
branches. Long hair must be tied up and pro-
tected. Equipment to protect hearing such as ear
defenders must be worn .
A safety helmet must be worn while pruning,
chopping down trees, brush cutting or any other
work in places where falling objects are a dan-
ger.
INSPECTING THE BRUSH CUTTER 
Check that all screws are fastened tightly and
that the mechanical parts are sufficiently lubri-
cated. Check the blade, ensure it is sharp and
that it is not damaged in any way. Check that the
blade disk guard is in place. Check that the air
filter is clean. Dirty air filters may jeopardise per-
formance.
REFILLING THE FUEL TANK
This saw has a two-stroke engine. Therefore, fuel
composed of petrol and lubricating oil for 2-
stroke engines must be used.
Only use high quality fuels
and lubricants to maintain engine performance
and maximize the life of mechanical parts.
NEVER USE petrol alone in
the brush cutter. This would cause permanent
damage to the engine and invalidate the product
Warranty. NEVER USE fuels that have been
mixed for more than 60 days.
Some conventional petrols are mixed with oxy-
genating agents such as alcohol, ether com-
pounds, or other products suitable to reduce air
pollution. 
Your engine has been designed to run with any
petrol for motor propulsion, including oxygenat-
ed petrols.
Use unleaded fuel.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
ENGINE OIL
Only use top quality synthetic oil for 2-stroke
engines.
Your dealer stocks high quality oils specifically
designed to guarantee a high level of protection
to mechanical parts and maximize engine effi-
ciency.
Contact your local dealer.
FUEL COMPOSITION
USE A FUEL COMPOSED OF PETROL AND
SPECIFIC HIGH QUALITY SYNTHETIC OIL
FOR 2-STROKE ENGINES IN A PERCENTAGE
OF 2% PETROL-TO-OIL RATIO 50:1 = 2% oil.
= 2% di olio.
(SYNTETIC OIL 2T)
If synthetic oil for 2-stroke
engines is not available to prepare the fuel and
you use a mineral oil  specific for lubricating 2-
stroke engines a fuel with 4% oil must be pre-
pared.
PETROL-TO-OIL RATIO 25:1 = 4% oil.
Flammable liquid!
Store fuel in appropriate containers in safe
places far from sources of heat or naked
flames. Keep the container out of children’s
reach.
MIXING THE FUEL
Add oil to a container suitable to contain petrol
and oil, then add the petrol. Shake the container
to mix well.
Fuel is subject to ageing. This means that it
gradually loses its specifications. Do not prepare
large amounts of fuel, but supplies to last about
one month. Always use excellent quality fuel with
high performance levels.
!DANGER!
IMPORTANT
28PREPARATION FOR USEEN
PREPARATION FOR USE