GGP TB 25 Operator's Manual page 29

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
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
WARNING!
!
Never work with handgrips
that are not correctly fastened or loose.
WARNING!
!
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)
WARNING!
!
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
IMPORTANT
other than the 2-line heads or metal disks may
cause premature wear or damage to the brush
cutter.
The use of cutting tools
METAL DISKS (Fig. 4)
WARNING!
!
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.
WARNING!
!
In order to work more effi-
ciently and safely, adjust the straps accord-
ing to your height and build.
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