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-90˚ +90˚ 52cm 19mm 500ml Now you have purchased a Gardenline® product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support...
GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 3 Contents Introduction General Information & Safety Instructions Assembly and Parts List Getting Started Features Instructions Other Useful Information Warranty Card Packaging The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit.
28/1/08 9:11 am Page 4 Introduction Congratulations on choosing to buy a Gardenline ® product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 5 General Information & Safety Instructions Caution! When using tools it is imperative to take the following basic safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of injury and fire. Read and take note of these instructions before you use this tool.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 6 This machine can cause serious injuries. Read the instructions for use carefully to discover how to use it correctly: preparation • maintenance • starting and stopping the machine • Make yourself familiar with all the adjusters on the machine and how to use it properly.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 7 Handle fuel with care, it is highly inflammable. Never place fuel in a machine whose engine is running or hot. Do not inhale fuel vapors, they are toxic. 10 Do not carry out any repair work on the machine unless you have been trained to do so.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 8 Keep these safety instructions in a safe place. Specific safety information Store the machine in a safe place. Carefully open the fuel tank cap beforehand to release any pressure that may have built up in the tank.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 9 11 Always clear items such as bottles, stones, etc. away from where you are working. Thrown out items may cause serious injuries to the user or people nearby and may also damage the machine.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 10 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 13 Getting Started Before starting the machine Recommended fuels Use only a mixture of normal unleaded petrol and special 2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as indicated on the fuel mixing table.
GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 15 Instructions Operation Please note that the statutory regulations governing noise abatement may differ from town to town. Starting the engine from cold (Fig. 3-5) Filling tank with a reasonable amount of petrol and oil mixture.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 16 Important: The cutting blades will start to work when the engine starts because the throttle lever is locked. Then release the throttle lever by simply pressing it (the engine will return to idling speed).
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 17 Starting the engine when warm (the machine has not been switched off for more than 15 – 20 minutes) Place the machine on a hard, level surface. Set the ON/OFF switch to “I”...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 18 Cutting the side of a hedge Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up. (Fig. 7) Important: As a result of its design, if you work with the machine on its side for a lengthy period and the tank not completely filled, the motor may stall.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 19 Petrol Engine Starting Procedure/Check List Check If Yes If Yes If Engine Pull Ignition Check Check If Is Cold Start Switch Is On Sufficient Primer Check Cord Fuel In Has Been Choke Min.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 20 Maintenance Always switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the spark plug boot before carrying out any maintenance work. The cutter blades are high quality, made of tempered steel and in normal use there is no need to sharpen the blades.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 21 Maintenance of the air filter (Figs. 9/11) Soiled / blocked air filters reduce the air intake to the engine and this will also reduce the engines output. Regular checks are therefore essential. The air filter should be checked after every 25 hours of use and cleaned if necessary.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 22 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 23 Maintenance of the gearbox (Fig. 15) The gearbox must be lubricated every year before the start of the season at the lubrication nipple (Fig. 15/Item A). Place a conventional grease gun on the nipple and press approx.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 24 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 25 Setting the idling speed Important. Set the idling speed when the machine is warm. If the engine stalls when the throttle is not pressed and you have ruled out all the other causes listed in section 13 Troubleshooting, the idling speed must be adjusted.
GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 26 Fault Possible causes Troubleshooting The machine Correct starting procedure Follow the instructions does not start not followed for starting Sooted or damp spark plug Clean the spark plug or replace it with a new one...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 27 Useful Information Technical data Engine type 2-stroke engine, air-cooled, chrome cylinder Engine output (max.) 0.75 kW / 1.0 bhp Displacement 26 cc Engine idling speed 2960 rpm Max. engine speed 7300 rpm Weight (empty tank) 5.5 kg...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 28 Storage Important: If you fail to follow these instructions correctly, deposits may form on the interior of the carburetor which may result in the engine being more difficult to start or the machine suffering permanent damage.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 29 Disposal and recycling The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system.
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 30 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 31 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
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GLPHT26 User Guide Artwork.qxd 28/1/08 9:11 am Page 32 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 9053...
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