Jonsered GT 2128CD Operator's Manual page 13

• Examine the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle
control for correct operation.
• Examine the stop switch for correct operation.
• Examine for fuel leaks.
T T o start a cold engine
1. Push the primer bulb 10 times.(Fig. 34 )
2. Move choke control to the full choke position.(Fig.
35 )
3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product. Pull the starter
rope handle slowly until you feel some resistance.
(Fig. 36 )
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger while you start
the engine.
4. Pull the starter rope handle 3 times with force.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. Failure to obey
these instructions can cause damage to
the engine.
5. Move the choke control to the half choke position.
6. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
7. Move the choke control to the no choke position.
To start a warm engine
1. Move the choke control to the half choke position.
2. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
3. Move the choke control to the no choke position.
To stop
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine.(Fig. 37 )
Note: The stop switch automatically goes back to its
initial position.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you clean, repair or do
maintenance on the product.
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Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you
attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine
other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle.(Fig. 38 ) Do not push the grass
trimmer line into the grass.
2. Decrease the length of the grass trimmer line by
10-12 cm (4-4.75 in) and decrease engine speed to
decrease the risk of damage to plants.
3. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.
(Fig. 39 )
To cut the grass
1. Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to
the ground when you cut.(Fig. 40 )
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The
ground and the product can be damaged.
3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground
continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer
head.
4. Use full throttle when you move the product from
side to side to cut grass.(Fig. 41 ) Make sure that the
grass trimmer line is parallel to the ground.
To replace the trimmer line
(Fig. 42 )
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
Make sure that you obey the maintenance schedule.
The intervals are calculated from daily use of the
product. The intervals are different if you do not use the
product each day. Only do the maintenance work that is
found in this manual. Speak to an approved service
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