GGP Italy SPA Trimmer 71501012_1 Operators Manual

							IT20DATI TECNICI
DATI TECNICI
* Massa secondo norma ISO 11806 (senza carburante, dispositivi di taglio e protezione) 
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25.4 cm
3
0.8 kW
8500 ± 200 1/min
2600 - 2800 1/min
8500 rpm min
-1
Ø 26 mm
Centrifuga
LD L8RTF
Elettronica
WYJ 393
Benzina – olio 50:1
750 cm
3
110 dB
99.3 dB
7.92 m/s
2
3.92 m/s2
7.87 m/s2
7.32 m/s2
4.3 kg
Ok
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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
Potenza sonora misurata (ISO 10884)
Pressione sonora (EN 27917)
(m/s
2)
ISO7916
Massa (kg)* (ISO 11806)
28 - 28JModello
sx1
dx2
sx1
dx2
Giri
minimo 
						

							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
12) Safety spacer
13) Front handgrip
14) Drive shaft 
15) Front guard 
16) Cutting head with
nylon line
17) Ratings plate
The brush cutter you
have purchased is sup-
plied with the following
accessories:
1) user and mainte-
nance guide
2) spark plug / torx key
3) steel rod
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 manufacture
1
LWA
dB
PRODUCT SERVICE
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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)Use heads with nylon line only. Do not use
metal tools.
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 thebrush 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 SYMBOLS23
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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 trimmer, 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 trimmer 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). 
Any other use may be dangerous or result in the
deterioration of the machine. 
Do not replace the head with nylon line with
other parts such as metal lines, disks, etc…
3.Never let children or people who have not
read the instructions use the trimmer.
Locals laws may set a minimum age for the user. 
4.Do not use the trimmer:
– 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 trimmer 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.
!DANGER!
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
– If any of the safety devices, such as the head
or exhaust silencer guard are not in place or
are damaged. 
– 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. 
– For shoulder-mounted trimmers: with a sys-
tem or an accessory other than the flexible
shaft that comes with the trimmer.
5.Do not modify the trimmer: this may jeopar-
dise 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 trimmer when barefoot or
wearing sandals. Do not use the trimmer with
baggy clothes that could get caught on branch-
es 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 metic-
ulously 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
trimmer 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. 24SAFETY MEASURES
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							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.Never adjust the motor timing so that it
exceeds its standard running speed.
9.Before starting the motor, ensure that anyone
in the vicinity is at a safe distance away (at least15 metres) from the machine, that the cutting
tool is not touching the ground and that the
machine is stable.
10.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 trimmer near vehicles or anything
else that might be damaged by flying objects.
11.Start up the motor carefully in accordance
with the user’s instructions, keeping well away
from the cutting tool.
12.Stop the engine 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 edge trimmer.
Only adjustments to the carburettor and the min-
imum setting are made with the engine running.
During these operations, work with the drive
shaft fitted. Also ensure that the equipment does
not come into contact with any object and that
the edge trimmer 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 edge trimmer again.
– If the edge trimmer starts to shake in an irreg-
ular manner, look for the cause of the vibra-
tions and find a solution.
13.Stop the engine in the following cases:
– Each time the edge trimmer has to be left
unsupervised.
– Before filling with fuel.
– During movement from one work area to
another.
14.Do not use the edge trimmer continuously,
for lengthy times.
Pause now and again, switching off the engine.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.Ensure that all screws and bolts are tightly
fastened so that the machine can be used in
safety. Regular maintenance is essential for safe-
ty 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 manu-
facturer’s mark as well as the maximum working SAFETY MEASURES25
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							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 trimmer 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 trimmer in a clean and dry environ-
ment, 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 trimmer, especially
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.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. 26SAFETY MEASURES
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							In order to ensure correct
and safe use of the edge trimmer, the assem-
bly instructions for protection and safety
components must be followed meticulously.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the edge trimmer is used without the afore-
mentioned protection and safety devices.
FRONT HANDGRIP (fig. 1)
Edge trimmers are normally supplied with the
front handgrip disassembled inside the packag-
ing. 
Therefore, it must be attached following the pro-
cedure indicated below. 
The front handgrip must be attached. A plastic
spacer (E) is positioned on the drive tube, ensur-
ing a minimum distance between the rear and
front handgrips. The front handgrip must be
positioned on the drive tube in front of this spac-
er. 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 position of the
front handgrip. 
Terminate by tightening the screws to the same
degree.
Do not modify or damage
the plastic spacer. Comply with the minimum
distance between handgrips. Always work in
safety.
Never work with hand-
grips that are not correctly fastened or loose.
FRONT GUARD (fig. 2)
The guard must be fitted
so as to comply with the correct position of
the line cutting blade and to protect the oper-
ator.
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 edge trimmer and for the cutting tool
used.
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
!WARNING!MOUNTING ROAD (Models with separate rod
– fig. 2/1)
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.
CUTTING TOOLS
The use of cutting tools
other than the 2-line heads may cause premature
wear or damage to the edge trimmer.
The use of metal disks of
any type is strictly prohibited on this edge
trimmer.
!DANGER!
IMPORTANT
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							In order to use the edge trimmer, 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
sufficiently), 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.
INSPECTING THE EDGE TRIMMER
Check that all screws are fastened tightly and
that the mechanical parts are sufficiently lubri-
cated. Check that the air filter is clean. Dirty air
filters may jeopardise performance.
FUEL  
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
oxygenated petrols.
Use unleaded fuel.
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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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.
(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.
Before filling, shake the can well to help to mix
the oil and petrol.  
Take care over pressure
that forms inside the container.
!WARNING!
!DANGER!
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							REFILLING THE FUEL TANK
Pressure may increase in
recipients containing petrol due to ambient
temperature.
Open the cap carefully to avoid it flying off.
Store the fuel in a cool place; never leave it in
the sun.
– Place the brush cutter in a stable position with
the tank aperture facing upwards (fig. 3).
– Clean the tank cap and the surrounding area
to prevent foreign bodies entering the tank.
– Fill the tank, using a suitable container that
prevents accidental fuel spillage.
– Highly flammable and in certain conditions
explosive.
– Refill the tank in a well ventilated area with
the engine switched off. Do not smoke, do
not light flames or make sparks in the fill-
ing area and in the fuel storage area.
– Do not overfill the tank. After filling make
sure the tank cap is properly and securely
closed.
– Take care not to spill any fuel while filling
the tank. Spilt fuel and its vapours may
catch fire. If any fuel has been spilt, make
sure the area is dry before starting up the
engine.
– Avoid prolonged skin contact with the fuel
and breathing its vapours.
– Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
START UP
Before starting up the
engine, ensure that the range of action of the
brush cutter is free of people or objects that
could be exposed to danger.
Start the engine with the brush cutter in a flat
and stable position.
To prevent the throttle starting accidentally, the
throttle lever is provided with a safety switch: the
throttle lever will not work unless the safety lever
on the opposite side of the handgrip is pressed.
Before starting the brush cutter, always ensure
that that safety lever works.
STARTING UP (WITH ENGINE COLD)
– set the start/stop switch, located on the hand-
grip housing the throttle lever to “START” (fig.
4).
!WARNING!
!DANGER!
!WARNING!– turn the choke lever (ref. 4) on the carburettor
(rotate towards the engine body) (fig. 5). 
Do not touch the throttle
lever. In fact, if the throttle is touched the choke
lever shuts, disengaging the starting system.
– press the plastic primer (ref. 5) located on the
lower part of the carburettor 6-7 times. This
operation brings fresh fuel to the carburettor
to aid starting (fig. 5).
– Clamp the engine firmly with your left hand
(fig. 6). With your right hand grip the starter
handle. Pull the starter handle slowly until
resistance is felt. At this point pull vigorously
until the engine starts.
Always pull the handle firm-
ly when starting up the brush cutter.
– After starting, allow the engine to run at mini-
mum speed for a few moments, then press
and immediately release the throttle. This
returns the starter lever to the operating posi-
tion.
– The engine runs at minimum speed. Allow it to
idle for a few moments to gradually warm up
the engine.
– Never pull the starter handle to the full extent
of the cord (end of travel).
– Always pull the cord out straight towards the
outside. Pulling the starting cord at a different
angle causes it to rub against the bushing. This
friction causes the cord to fray and wear out
more rapidly.
– Always grip the starter handle during release.
Never allow the handle from the extended
position to knock against the starter seat. This
could cause the cord to become caught up or
wear or damage to the starter assembly.
– Never hold the brush cutter still by placing
your foot or knee on the drive tube; this could
deform the transmission shaft making it unus-
able.
When the engine is start-
ed, the cutting tool starts to rotate immedi-
ately. Take the brush cutter to minimum
speed by pressing and releasing the throttle
lever. Check that the cutting tool stops turn-
ing when the engine is running at minimum
speed.
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
NOTE
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