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Summary of Contents for Yard force GT A42
- Page 1 Model: GT A42 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PETROL BRUSH CUTTER WARNING! Read this manual carefully before using your brush cutter and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Hotline : 1300 418 640 Monday - Friday : 9.00am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GT A42 OPERATING MANUAL WELCOME Thank you for choosing to buy a YARDFORCE brush cutter. All our products are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety. Please read this operator’s manual carefully. TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..............2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........2 INTENDED USE .............3... -
Page 3: Intended Use
Note: This tool is designed for domestic use. It is not designed for or warranted for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model GT A42 Engine Type 2-Stroke Euro V Displacement 33 cc Max. Cutting speed... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Spark plug. 2. Starter. 3. Fuel cap. 4. Air filter. 5. Strap attachment point. 6. Left handle. 7. Shaft joint clamp. 8. Guard. 9. Cutting Head. 10. Cutting blade. 11. Right handle. 12. Throttle lever. 13. Throttle lock button. 14. -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY A. Engine, upper shaft and right handle assembly. B. Lower shaft. C. Left handle. D. Guard. E. Line trimmer spool. F. Metal cutting blade. G. Shoulder belt. H. Bracket for guard. Hex keys,1 x 4mm, 1 x 5mm. J. -
Page 6: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL WHEN using the product, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage to the product. READ the operating instructions carefully and comply with them at all times. KEEP this manual in a safe place so that the information is readily available at all times. - Page 7 Australian regulatory compliance mark. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the tool. Only use the tool for the purpose for which it was designed. Any other use can be hazardous and may also cause damage to the tool. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the tool.
- Page 8 The following points should be observed: • Use only an approved fuel container. • Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. • Allow engine and exhaust components to cool down before refuelling. • Do not smoke. •...
- Page 9 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PETROL BRUSH CUTTER WARNING! Beware of kickback. KICKBACK Take care using the metal blade with the tool. Kickback is a reaction that occurs when the blade hits objects that it can not cut. This can make the blade push away from the object or run along the object.
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Page 10: Preparation
Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Stop the engine before re-fuelling. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire If the tool starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately). Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine. - Page 11 FITTING THE BLADE ● Lock the shaft by Inserting the 5mm hex key through the hole and into the blade mounting boss as shown. NOTE: The flange nut has a left hand thread. ● Remove the flange nut using the Spark plug spanner (J) by turning it in a clockwise direction.
- Page 12 TO USE THE LINE TRIMMER HEAD ● Lock the shaft by Inserting the 5mm hex key through the hole and into the blade mounting boss as shown. NOTE: The flange nut and spindle have left hand threads. ● Remove the flange nut using the Spark plug spanner (J) by turning it in a clockwise direction.
- Page 13 INSTALL THE HANDLES ● Using the 4 mm hex key, loosen the four screws on the handle bar clamp. ● Pass the right hand handle under the upper shaft and insert the right handle approximately 30 mm into the clamp. ●...
- Page 14 WARNING! Always us the brush cutter with the shoulder belt. ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT The brush cutter must always be used with the shoulder belt. ● Clip the hook on shoulder strap to the strap attachment point (5) FUEL USE FRESH UNLEADED FUEL (PETROL), 90 OCTANE OR BETTER – Do NOT use E10 or Ethanol blends.
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Page 15: Operation
FUELING WARNING! Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Do not SMOKE! Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel. - Page 16 STARTING THE BRUSH CUTTER ● Press the primer bulb located at the bottom of the air filter until the primmer bulb fills with the fuel mixture. Primer Bulb ● Move the choke lever to the start Start position. Choke lever ●...
- Page 17 ● When the throttle lever is depressed Throttle Lock approximately 50% the throttle lock button (13) can be pressed if required. This will hold the throttle at this point. ● To disengage the throttle lock squeeze the throttle lever fully and release.
- Page 18 ● Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, stones, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. ● Never use blades near footpaths, fencing, posts, buildings or other immovable objects. The brush cutter should be used like a scythe, cutting from the right to the left in a broad sweeping action.
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE ● Remove dirt and debris from the tool exterior. ● Check all screws for tightness and tighten if necessary. ● Check blade flange nut is tight and tighten if necessary ● Check the blade for damage. Replace if damaged or cracked. ●... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank. Fill fuel tank. Press primer bulb 3-5 times Fuel system not primed. until fuel system is full of fuel. Choke not engaged. Use choke when starting. Spark plug is fouled. Replace spark plug. -
Page 21: Storage
STORAGE STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LONGER) ● CLEANING - Thoroughly clean the tool exterior. ● INSPECTION - Inspect the entire tool for damage, including loose or missing components and repair as necessary. ● FUEL - Drain the fuel tank and then clear the carburettor and lines by running the tool until it stops from lack of fuel. -
Page 22: Warranty
WARRANTY WARRANTY This product is covered by a 1 year parts and labour warrant against manufacturing defects. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. - Page 23 NOTES...
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