Know your product Assembly Fuelling Starting the brush cutter Stopping the brush cutter Running in the engine Use of the brush cutter Use with the brush cutting blade Use with the line trimming head Maintenance Storage and maintenance after use Problems...
Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your petrol brush cutter is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Assembly It is necessary to attach the upper and lower shafts, fit the blade or spool head and the appropriate safety guard and attach the secondary handle. Joining the upper and lower shafts 1. Depress the location pin and insert the lower shaft (10) into the upper shaft (9).
Always use extreme care when handling fuel! Fuel is highly flammable. • Never attempt to fuel the brush cutter if the fuel system components are damaged or are leaking. • Never attempt the refuel the engine while it is running or still warm, allow it to cool before fuelling.
4. After the first two hours of work, stop and make sure that all nuts and screws are securely fastened, and tighten them if necessary. Use of the brush cutter This petrol brush cutter is designed to cut grass, small bushes, and shrubs. • Never operate the brush cutter without a properly functioning muffler and spark plug cover installed.
• Put the petrol brush cutter on the ground and check that the cutting tool has not been damaged and if necessary replace the cutting tool. If the tool is only wrapped around something, use gloves and remove the material and clean the cutting tool.
Maintenance WARNING. The engine of the petrol brush cutter must be at a complete stop during assembling, repair and cleaning operations that could be necessary. Air filter Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency.
Do not store in a nylon bag as this can encourage the formation of mould. • At the end of the season, give the petrol brush cutter an overall cleaning and a thorough check. • Do not leave the petrol brush cutter resting on the floor for extended periods as it could cause the shape of the guard to alter, posing a safety risk.
Problems Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine • Check whether the fuel tank is empty. • The mixture does not reach the carburettor. Clean the fuel filter in the fuel tank. • There is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse all the fuel system.
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