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GTP25
Original Instructions
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.
38cm 25.4cc
Petrol Grass Trimmer
495408
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- Page 1 GTP25 38cm 25.4cc Petrol Grass Trimmer 495408 Original Instructions IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General safety warnings Intended use Warning symbols In the box Assembly Preparation Operation Maintenance Storage Troubleshooting Technical data Disposal and recycling Getting help Warranty... -
Page 3: General Safety Warnings
General Safety Warnings Safety warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions designated by the symbol. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. - Page 4 General safety • Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for reference at a later date. • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine.
- Page 5 • Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. • Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewellery of any kind. Operation safety • Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side. •...
- Page 6 • The string head will rotate during carburettor adjustments and engine starting. • It has been reported, in certain individuals, that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
- Page 7 • Mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol clearly identified as 2-stroke. • Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 10m (30ft.) away from the refuelling site before starting the engine. •...
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Page 8: Intended Use
Intended Use This machine is designed to be used as a machine for trimming grass and light foliage. For non-commercial use! Non-intended use: This machine is not designed for trimming hedges or any other job task whereby the machine has to be raised over a 30° angle. Residual risks: The machine uses a rotating cutting tool. - Page 9 Only the filament trimmer may be used as a tool. Maximum permitted rotational speed of the cutting tool. 7500 min Warning! Hot surface, do not touch. No naked flames. Conforms to all relevant safety standards. Guaranteed sound power level data (114dB), in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
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Page 10: In The Box
In the Box Parts 1. Line spool with cutting line 10. Spark plug boot 2. Safe guard 11. Air filter housing cover 3. Lower tube 12. Petrol tank 4. Steady grip 13. Housing for engine cooler 5. Switch On/Off 14. Fuel pump 6. -
Page 11: Assembly
Assembly WARNING! Take care when removing packaging to prevent damage to the machine. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the machine down. Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position; bend at the knees and keep your back straight. - Page 12 Mounting the shaft Push the lower part of the shaft (b) right down until the stop pin (a) slots into the hole (c) in the shaft. This is easier to do if you rotate the bottom of the shaft (b) slightly in both direc- tions.
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Page 13: Preparation
Fitting the belt Place the harness so that it runs over the left shoulder, crossing the chest and back. In case of emergency, pull the rope of the quick-release mechanism. The metal locking bar will be released automatically from the securing clip. WARNING! Always attach the product to the harness! Do not carry it only with your hands! Preparation... -
Page 14: Operation
1a. Fuel mixture: 1 Litre (1000ml) petrol: 25cc (25ml) 2-stroke engine oil (40:1 ratio). Using a funnel and keeping the bottle level, pour the fuel to the line marked PETROL; and pour engine oil to the line marked OIL. Shake vigorously to mix the two products prior to pouring into the tank of the grass trimmer. - Page 15 Start the engine Do not start the unit until it has been completely assembled. Danger of injury! Do not operate the device unless you did not find any faults. If a part has become defective, be sure to replace it before you use the device again. Check before use! Check the safe condition of the device.
- Page 16 3. Put the choke lever on the position. 4. Press the fuel pump more than 5 times. 5. Press and hold the machine then, pull the recoil starter handle 5-6 times until the engine starts. 6. Adjust the choke lever to position.
- Page 17 7. Run the machine for 30 seconds at idle speed, clutch lock-off lever and throttle lever at the same time. 8. Adjusting line length while working: 9. This machine is fitted with a ‘Tap & Go’ head.To release more line, tap the cutting line head against the ground with the engine at top speed, the line will be released automatically and the knife will cut off the excess length.
- Page 18 Stop the engine Push the engine switch to the ‘0’ position ATTENTION: When the engine has been switched off, the cutter continues running for several seconds; therefore, do not touch the cutting head of the brush cutter until it has come to a complete stop! Working instructions Extending the cutting line...
- Page 19 ATTENTION: Even if it is used carefully, cutting around foundations, stone or concrete walls will result in the line suffering more than normal wear. Trimming/mowing Swing the trimmer from side to side in a scything motion. Always keep the line spool parallel to the ground.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Jamming If the cutting blade jams as a result of attempting to cut vegetation that is too dense, switch off the engine immediately. Remove the grass from the equipment before you restart it. Maintenance WARNING: Always wear protective gloves when working on or around cutting tools. - Page 21 2. Remove any remaining cutting line. 3. Place the new cutting line in the centre and hang the loop which has formed into the recess in the spool splitter. 4. Wind the line onto the spool counter-clockwise and under tension. The spool splitter will separate the two halves of the line.
- Page 22 6. Thread the two ends of the line through the metal eyelets in the line spool housing. 7. Remount the line spool. 8. Tighten the screws.
- Page 23 Grinding the safety hood blade The safety hood blade can become blunt over time. • When you notice this, undo the screw holding the safety hood blade on the safety hood. • Clamp the blade in a vice. • Sharpen the blade with a flat file and make sure that the angle of the cutting edge is not altered in the process.
- Page 24 4. Position the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading. 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spanner to compress the washer. Cleaning the air filter Soiled air filters reduce the engine power by supplying too little air to the carburettor. Regular checks are therefore essential.
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Page 25: Storage
WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed. Worn parts Even when used in the intended way, some components are subject to normal wear. These will have to be replaced depending on the kind of duration and usage. These parts include, among others, the cutting tool and the retaining disk. - Page 26 Storing the equipment If you intend to store the equipment for longer than 30 days, the equipment must be prepared accordingly; otherwise the fuel still remaining in the carburettor will evaporate and leave a rubbery sediment. This can cause problems when starting up the equipment and may require expensive repairs.
- Page 27 If the cutting device runs idle, correct the idle speed. Allow the engine to warm for 3-5 minutes (No high speeds!). 2. Turn the adjusting screw (S): clockwise - idle speed increases (+) counterclockwise - Idle speed decreases (-) The idle speed is 3000 min Contact the manufacturer if the cutter continues to run at idle.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop. Fault Possible cause Remedy... -
Page 29: Technical Data
Technical Data Property Value Engine type Single-cylinder, 2-stroke Displacement 25.4cm Max. power 0.75kW Max. engine speed 7500min Idle speed 3100min Min. clutch engaged speed 4500min Tank capacity 600ml Cutting width 380mm Ignition C.D.I Diameter of cutting line 2.0mm Net weight Sound pressure level L (dB) 99dB(A) K=3dB(A) -
Page 30: Disposal And Recycling
Disposal and Recycling The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste.