GGP Italy SPA Grass Trimmer 171501061 Operators Manual

EN
MAIN COMPONENTS
1. Power unit
2. Drive tube
3. Drive tube terminal
4. Cutting line head
5. Cutting device guard
6. Front handgrip
7. Rear handgrip
8. Spark plug
10. Identification plate 
CONTROLS AND REFUELLING 
21. Engine stop switch
22. Throttle trigger
23. Throttle trigger lockout
24. Starter
25. Choke (if present) 
26. Primer (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...

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 helmet.
4)Danger of flying objects! Keep any people or
11)Fuel tank
12)Engine stop switch posi-
tions
a= stopb= run
13)Tuning minimum speed 
14)Choke
15)Primerpets at least 15 m...

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); 
Any other use may be dangerous and damage the
machine.
3) Never allow children or persons...

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...

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...