GGP Italy SPA Portable Hedg Trimmer 171501103 0 HTM60 75 Operators Manual

							INTRODUCTION1EN
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 provideyou 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 of current regulations, and is safe and reliable if used in compliance with the instructions provided in this manual (proper use). Usingthe 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 tohimself or others. 
Since improvements are periodically made to our products, you may find slight differences between your machine and the descriptions contained in this manual. Certain modifications can be made to themachine without prior warning and without the obligation to update the manual, although the essen-tial safety and function characteristics will remain unaltered. In case of any doubts, please contact yourRetailer. And now enjoy your work! 
						

							2IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTSEN
1. Engine 
2. Cutting device (blade)
3. Cutter protection plate 
4. Front handgrip
5. Rear handgrip
6. Rear handgrip release command 
7. Fuel tank cap
8. Starter button
9. Blade protection  
10. Registration plate 
CONTROLS 
11. Engine stop switch  
12. Blade command (Accelerator lever) 
13. Accelerator safety lever 
14. Starter 
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
1
4
56
78
9
32
10
11
12
13
14
REGISTRATION PLATE 
10.1) Mark of conformity with EC 98/37 standards 10.2) Name and address of the manufacturer10.3) Acoustic output level according to EC 2000/14 Standards 10.4) Manufacturer’s model of reference10.5) Machine model10.6) Serial number10.7)  Certification Body mark10.8)  Year of manufacture10.9) Article Code10.10) Emission number
10.1
LWA
dB
PRODUCT SERVICE
10.2
10.8
10.310.7
10.610.410.510.9
10.10
1
4
5
78
9
3
2
10
111413
12
HTM 60
HTM 75 
						

							SYMBOLS3EN
1)Warning! Danger. 
2) Read the instruction manual before using the machine. 
3) Irreversible damage can be caused to your hearing. 
Anyone operating this machine under normal conditions during continuous daily use may beexposed to a noise level equal to or exceeding85 dB (A). 
The operator must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles must be worn to safeguard against flyingobjects, as must ear protectors, such as asoundproof helmet, in order to protect the oper-ator’s hearing.  
If the operator is working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety helmet mustalso be worn. 
4) Wear protective footwear and gloves! 
5) Fire danger. The fuel mix is inflammable. Do not spill the fuel. 
6) Danger: Deadly intoxicating fumes! During use, the engine produces toxic gases. Do notuse the machine in closed or poorly ventilatedareas. These fumes are deadly!
2. SYMBOLS
WARNING: The machine you have purchased has been manufactured for domestic use.
123
456 
						

							4SAFETY REQUIREMENTSEN
A) TRAINING 
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become acquainted with the controls and the proper useof the machine. Learn how to stop the enginequickly.2) Only use the machine for its intended use, thatis  “the cutting and trimming of hedges, con- sisting in plants with small sized branches” . Any other use may be dangerous and severlydamage the machine.3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliarwith these instructions to use the machine. Localregulations may restrict the age of the operator.4) The machine must never be used by morethan one person.5) Never use the machine : – when people, especially children or pets are inthe vicinity; – if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken med-icine, drugs, alcohol or any substances whichmay slow his reflexes and compromise hisjudgement; – if the user is not capable of holding the ma-chine firmly with two hands and/or of remain-ing standing on the ground whilst working.6) Remember that the operator or user is respon-sible for accidents or hazards occurring to otherpeople or their property. 
B) PREPARATION 
1) Always wear adequate clothing when using the machine which do not hamper movements inany manner. – Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing,fitted with shear-proof protection devices.– Always wear protective gloves and eye-gog-gles and safety anti-shear boots with non-slipsoles. – Always wear ear and hearing protectiondevices.– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or anyhanging or flapping accessory that couldcatch in the machine or in any objects ormaterials in the work area.– Tie your hair back if it is long.2) WARNING:   DANGER! Fuel is highly flamma-ble:– keep the fuel in containers which have beenspecifically manufactured and homologatedfor such use;– never smoke when handling fuel; 
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure inside to decrease gradually;– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, usinga tunnel;– add fuel before starting the engine. Neverremove the fuel tank cap or add fuel while theengine is running or when the engine is hot;– if you have split some fuel, do not attempt tostart the engine but move the machine awayfrom the area of spillage and avoid creatingany source of ignition until the fuel has evapo-rated and fuel vapours have dissipated;– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt onthe machine or on the ground;– never start the machine in the same place yourefilled it with fuel;– make sure your clothing does not come intocontact with the fuel, on the contrary, changeyour clothes before starting the engine;– always put the tank and fuel container capsback on and tighten well.3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.4) Before using the machine, check its generalcondition and in particular:– the accelerator lever and the safety lever mustmove freely, they must not need forcing andshould return automatically and rapidly backto the neutral position;– the accelerator lever must remain locked untilthe safety lever is pressed;– the engine stop switch must easily move fromone position to the other;– the electric cables and in particular the sparkplug cable must be in perfect condition toavoid the generation of any sparks and thecap must be correctly fitted on the spark plug;– the machine handgrips and protection devicesmust be clean and dry and well fastened tothe machine;– the blades must never be damaged or in poorcondition;5) Before starting your work, make sure that allthe protection devices are correctly fitted. 
C) OPERATION 
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes cancollect.2) Work only in daylight or good artificial light. 3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:– where possible avoid working on wet slippyground or in any case on uneven or ripid
3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
						

							SAFETY REQUIREMENTS5EN
ground which does not guarantee stability for the operator;– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;– never run, but walk carefully paying attentionto the lay of the land and any eventual obsta-cles.4) Start the engine when the machine is firmly onthe ground and hold it in place with your freehand: – start the motor in an area at least 3 metresfrom where you refuelled;– check that there are no persons in the vicinityof the machine;– do not direct the silencer and therefore theexhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.5) Do not change the engine tuning and do notrev the engine excessively at maximum speed.6) Check that when the machine is running atminimum speed and ticking over, there is nomovement of the blades and, after accelerating,the engine quickly returns to minimum speed.7) Make sure the blades do not come into violentcontact with foreign bodies and try to preventany material from being hurled after trimming.8) Stop the engine: – whenever you leave the machine unattended. – before refuelling.  9) Stop the engine and disconnect the sparkplug cable:– before cleaning, checking or working on themachine;– after striking a foreign object. Inspect themachine for any damage and make repairsbefore restarting it again;– If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally:find and remove the cause of the vibrationimmediately;– when the machine is not in use.  
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly fas- tened to be sure the equipment is in safe work-ing condition. Routine maintenance is essentialfor safety and for maintaining a high perform-ance level.2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tankin an area where the fuel vapors could reach anopen flame, a spark or a strong heat source3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in anyenclosure.4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine,exhaust silencer and fuel storage area free frombranches, leaves, or excessive grease; neverleave containers with the cut debris inside thestorage area. 
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be done outdoors once the engine has cooleddown.6) Always wear protective gloves when handlingthe cutting device.7) Make sure the blades are well sharpened. Alloperations on the blades require a certain levelof experience and specialised tools. For safetyreasons, take them to a specialised centre to besharpened.8) For safety reasons, never use the machinewith worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts areto be replaced and never repaired. Only use orig-inal spare parts. Parts that are not of the samequality can seriously damage the equipment andcompromise safety. 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 blades to stopand diconnect the spark plug cap;– apply the protection devices to the blades;– only hold the machine using the handgripsand position the blades in the opposite direc-tion to that used during operations.2) When using a vehicle to transport themachine, position it so that it can cause no dan-ger to persons and fasten it firmly in place toavoid it from tipping over, which may causedamage or fuel spillage. 
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL 
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain partic- ularly significant information and are markedwith various levels of highlighting with the fol-lowing meaning: 
or   
These give details or further information on what has already been indicated,and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,and the machine from causing damage. 
Non-observance will re- sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others. 
Non-observance will re- sult in the risk of serious injury or death tooneself or others .
DANGER!
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE 
						

							6PREPARING TO WORKEN
CHECKING THE MACHINE 
Before starting work please:
– Check that all the screws on the machine and the blade are tightly fastened;– check that the blades are sharp and there areno signs of any damage;– check that the air filter is clean;– check that the protection devices are well fas-tened and working efficiently;– check that the handgrips are well fastened 
PREPARING THE FUEL  
This machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine which requires a mix of petrol and lubricating oil. 
Using petrol alone will da- mage the motor and will cause for invalidation ofthe warranty. 
Only use quality fuels and oils to maintain high performance and guaranteethe duration of the mechanical parts over time. 
• Petrol characteristics 
Only use unleaded petrol (green petrol) with octane number no less than 90 N.O. 
Unleaded petrol tends to create deposits in the container if preserved formore than 2 months. Always use fresh petrol! 
• Oil characteristics 
Only use top quality synthetic oil specifically for two-stroke engines. 
Your retailer can provide you with oils which have been specifically studied for this type ofengine,  which are capable of guaranteeing ahigh level of protection. 
The use of these oils makes it possible to pre- pare a 2% mix, consisting in 1 part oil to 50 partspetrol.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
In the event that no specific oil is available, it ispossible to use a mineral lubricating oil forengines (class FA or FB), where in this case themix must be 4%, that is 1 part oil and 25 partspetrol. 
• Preparation and preservation of the fuel mix 
Petrol and the fuel mix are highly inflamma- ble!– Keep the petrol and fuel mix in homologat-ed fuel containers, in safe place, away fromany flames or heat sources.– Never leave the containers within the reachof children.– Never smoke whilst preparing the mix andavoid inhaling the petrol fumes. 
The chart indicates the amount of petrol and oil to use to prepare the fuel mix according to thetype of oil used. 
To prepare the fuel mix: 
– Place about half the amount of petrol in a homologated tank.– Add all the oil, according to the chart.– Add the rest of the petrol.– Close the top and shake well. 
The fuel mix tends to age. Do not prepare excessive amounts of the fuelmix to avoid deposits from forming. 
Keep the petrol and fuel mix containers separate and easily identifiable toavoid the mistake of using one in place of theother.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
DANGER!
4. PREPARING TO WORK
Petrol 2-stroke   Mineral Oil synthetic oil Class FA - FB
liters liters cm3liters cm3
1 0,02200,0440
2 0,04400,0880
3 0,06600,12120
5 0,10 100 0,20 200
10 0,20 200 0,40 400 
						

							PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE 7EN
Periodically clean the petrol and fuel mix containers to remove any eventualdeposits. 
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 mix 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 surroundingarea to avoid any dirt from entering the tankduring refilling.– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow thepressure inside to decrease gradually. Use afunnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to thebrim (Fig. 1). 
Always close the fuel tank cap firmly. 
Immediately clean all traces of fuel which may have dripped on themachine or the ground and do not start theengine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
WARNING!
WARNING!
2. Gently press the bulb (2) on the “primer” 7-10 times until the fuel flows from the exhaustpipe.3. Turn the starter control lever (3) to the«START» position.4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground withone hand on the handgrip, in order not to losecontrol of the machine during startup. 
If the machine is not held firmly, the force of the engine could cause theuser to lose his balance or direct the bladetowards an obstacle or the same user. 
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until you feel some resistance, then tug it a fewtimes until you hear the engine turn over. 
This machine is fitted with an “Easy Start” system which makes the startingprocedure different and easier compared to tra-ditional methods. This system reduces the effortrequired to start the machine. The rope only
IMPORTANT
WARNING!
STARTING THE ENGINE 
The engine must be started in an area at least 3 metres fromwhere you refilled the fuel tank. 
Before starting the engine: 
– Place the machine firmly on the ground. – Remove the blade protection devices.– Make sure the blade is not touching theground or any other object.– Make sure the handgrip is locked in the centreposition (only HTM 60). 
• Cold start
A “cold” start of the engine means starting it after at least 5 minutes fromwhen it was switched off or after refuelling. 
To start the engine  (Fig. 2):
1. Press switch  (1) to position «I».
NOTE
WARNING!
5. HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE 
						

							requires pulling until you hear the engine start to tick over; no effort is required to pull the rope asit does not create any resistance. 
To avoid breaking the starter rope, do not pull the whole length of it orlet it slide along the edge of the cable guide hole.Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it flyback uncontrollably. 
6. Gradually release the handle (4) on the starter wire to avoid it from returning too fast and outof control.7. Turn the starter control lever  (3) to the «RUN»position. 
The starter lever  (3) will au- tomatically return to the «RUN» position as soonas the accelerator lever (5) is activated. 
8. Allow the engine to run at minimum speed for at least one minute before accelerating tomaximum speed. 
If the handle (4) on the starter wire is pulled repeatedly with the startercontrol lever (3) in the «START» position it canflood  the engine and make starting difficult. 
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark plug and gently pull the handle (5) on the starterwire to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry thespark plug electrodes and replace it on theengine. 
• Hot starting 
When hot starting (immediately after stopping the engine), follow the procedure indicatedabove in points 1 - 4 - 5 - 6. 
USE OF THE ENGINE  (Fig. 3) 
The speed of the cutting device is regulated by the accelerater lever (1) positioned on the rear
IMPORTANT
NOTE
IMPORTANT
handgrip (2).It is only possible to use this lever if the safetylever (3) is pressed simultaneously. 
The movement is transmitted from the engine to the blade by a centrifugal mass clutch that pre-vents the blade from moving when the engine isrunning at minimum speed. 
Do not use the machine if the cutting device moves when the engine isrunning idle; in this case, contact you dealer. 
The correct running speed will be achieved by pressing the accelerator lever (1) as far as possi-ble. 
Avoid using the engine at full power for the first 6-8 working hours. 
STOPPING THE ENGINE  (Fig. 4) 
To stop the engine:
– Release the accelerator lever  (1) and allow the engine to run at minimum speed for a few sec-onds.– Press the (2) switch to the «O» position. 
When the engine is tick- ing over, it will take a few seconds for theblades to stop.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
WARNING!
8HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE EN 
						

							USING THE MACHINE9EN
To respect persons and the environment : 
– Please try not to cause any disturbance. – Scrupolously comply with local regulationsand provision for disposal of waste materi-als after trimming.– Scrupolously comply with local regulationsand provision for the disposal of oils,petrol, damaged parts or any elementwhich has a strong impact on the environ-ment. 
Always wearing suitable clothing when using the machine. Your retail-er can provide you with all the information onthe most suitable accident preventiondevices to guarantee your safety at work 
REGULATING THE HANDGRIP (Fig. 5) (only HTM 60) 
The rear handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 5 differ- ent positions in relation to the cutting device tomake trimming your hedges easier. 
The handgrip must only be adjusted when the engine is switched off. 
– Pull the release lever (2). – Rotate the rear handgrip (1) to the desiredposition.– Before using the machine check that therelease lever (2) is correctly in place, and therear handgrip is firmly attached. 
When working, the rear handgrip must always be in a vertical posi-tion, whatever the position of the cuttingdevice (3). 
CUTTING PROCEDURES 
When cutting, always hold the machine firmly with both hands.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Immediately stop the en- gine if the blades block while running or ifthey get caught up in the hedge branches 
It is recommended to trim the two vertical sides of the hedge before trimming the top. 
• Vertical trimming  (Fig. 6) 
Il taglio deve essere eseguito con un movimento ad arco dal basso verso l’alto, tenendo la lama ilpiù distante possibile dal corpo. 
• Horizontal trimming (Fig. 7) 
The best results will be obtained with the blade slightly inclined  (5° - 10°) in the direction you arecutting, proceed with a curved movement, slow-ly and without interruptions, especially in thecase of very thick hedges. 
LUBRICATING THE BLADES DURING JOBS  
If the trimming device overheats whilst working, it is necessary to lubricate the internal surfacesof the blades. 
This operation must only be performed when the blades have stoppedrunning and the engine is switched off. 
END OF OPERATIONS 
When you have finished your work:
– Switch off the engine as indicated above (Chap. 5).– Wait for the blades to stop and replace theprotection device.
WARNING!
WARNING!
6. USING THE MACHINE 
						

							10MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION EN
Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the original efficency and safety of the machine overtime. 
During maintenance ope- rations: – remove the spark plug cap.– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.– Use protective gloves when handling theblades.– Keep the blade protection devices on,except when intervening directly on theblade.– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other pollutingmaterials in unauthorised places 
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND THE SILENCER 
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylin- der flaps with compressed air and clear thesilencer area from branches, leaves or otherdebris. 
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 
Cleaning the air filter is essential to guarantee the efficiency and durationof the machine.   
It must be cleaned after every 8-10 working hours. 
To clean the filter  (Fig. 8):
– Loosen the screw (1) remove the cover (2) and the filter element (3).– Gently tap the filter element (3) to remove thedirt and, if necessary, clean it with low pres-sure compressed air. 
The filter element (3) must never be washed and must be replaced if it is toodirty or damaged 
– Replace the filter element (3) and the cover (2) and tighten the screw (1).
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
WARNING!
FUEL FILTER 
Inside the fuel tank there is a filter which pre- vents impurities from entering the engine. 
The filter should be replaced once a year by your Retailer. 
CHECKING THE FUEL TANK CAP (Fig. 9) 
If the fuel tank cap exhaust does not function properly it will prevent the fuel from reaching thecarburettor, which will cause problems duringstartup and while the engine is running. 
– Check that the exhaust outlet is maintained clean (1).– Make sure the pipe (2) and the valve (3) arecorrectly fitted as indicated: 
a) the valve base (3) must be firmly fastened to the internal ridge on the cap; 
b) the pipe clamp (2) must be attached to the protrusion at the base of the valve. Thepipe must not be deformed or slack. 
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG 
Periodically, remove and clean the spark plug from any eventual deposits using a metal brush. 
Check and reset the correct distance between the electrodes (Fig. 10). 
Replace the spark plug and fasten it firmly using the supplied key.  
The spark plug must be replaced with one with the same characteristics in the cases where theelectrodes have burnt or the insulation has wornout, and in any case every 100 working hours. 
TUNING THE CARBURETTOR  
The carburettor is tuned by the manufacturer to achieve maximum performance in all situations
7. MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION