Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of a new SANLI brush cutter. Your brush cutter has been designed and manufactured with utmost care in accordance with SANLI’s strict standards of safety, reliability and ease of operation. Properly maintained and adjusted, your new SANLI brush cutter will give you many years of trouble‐free operation enabling you to fully appreciate its build quality, performance and ease of use. Please read this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the ...
Safety instructions Your SANLI brush cutter should be used at all times in accordance with the guidance given in this operator’s manual. 2.1 Safety labels and symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the symbols shown below may be found on the machine. Please locate, study and understand their importance. Correct ...
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Wear protective gloves Wear robust anti‐slip shoes or boots Wear eye and ear protection Fuel Use a 2 stroke fuel mixture of petrol and oil (see Section 4) 6 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
‐ To trim shrubs or hedges ‐ To break down garden residues for compost ‐ In the rain or a very humid environment ‐ In an intensive manner (e.g. for long hours on heavy work) ‐ By children under the age of 16 or by anyone who has not read the instruction manual and been instructed in the machine’s safe and proper use. Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 7 ...
• Be careful not to overload the machine. Always use the appropriate machine for the work to be carried out. • Guide the machine across the work at walking pace, moving forward steadily. Never run and do not walk backwards when using the machine to avoid falling over. • When using the machine, keep the cutting head facing downwards parallel to the ground and covered by the deflector guard. • Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running. • Never start the engine in an enclosed area or any other area where harmful carbon monoxide gases may accumulate. 8 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
Use original replacement parts or those approved by SANLI UK. • Keep the hedge trimmer clean and always store it in a dry place, out of the sun and out of reach of children and others. • Keep this operator’s manual in a safe place and consult it every time you use the machine, especially if you have not used it for some time. Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 9 ...
The operator control handle (B, fig. 4) should be positioned so that the throttle trigger (C) is facing the direction of cut and can be applied comfortably using the index finger. If necessary, the handle can be turned through 180 deg by removing the screw (A, fig. 4). Handle position for right‐ Having rotated the control handle, replace and handed users tighten screw (A). Handle position for Four handle fixing screws A B left‐handed users 10 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
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Assemble the components shown in figure 8 in the following order: 1) First, place the blade (e) onto the central core 2) Next, place the support ring (d) onto the blade (e) 3) Next, place the brake ring (c) onto the support ring. Finally, replace and tighten the nut in an anti‐clockwise direction, while holding still the central core using the same method as used when dismantling the assembly (see above). Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 11 ...
• Do not mix fuel and oil directly in the hedge trimmer’s fuel tank. Use a suitable container and observe carefully the mixture ratio as specified in section 4. • Always fill the fuel tank outdoors, never in an enclosed space nor close to a flame or source of sparks or intense heat. Never smoke while handling fuel. • Never unscrew the fuel tank’s cap when the engine is running or is hot. • Pour the fuel slowly into the fuel tank with the help of a flexible spout or funnel. 12 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
• Check also that the cutting components and fixings are in good condition and secure. If necessary, replace, repair or tighten faulty or insecure components before starting work. • Use only original replacement parts or those approved by SANLI UK. • Read carefully all of the safety procedures set out in this manual before using the machine. ...
(see illustration). The nylon spool will automatically release a length of cutting line. If the line is too long, a blade on the deflector guard will cut the line to its optimum length. To avoid using too much line, do not tap the cutting head too many times on the ground. 14 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
• Locate the two clips holding in place the lid of the nylon spool housing. Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze and remove both clips and lift off the lid (fig. 13 and 14). • Lift out the nylon spool (fig. 15). • Install a full nylon spool by reversing the above steps, not forgetting to insert the two lines through the small metal‐ringed openings on either side of the housing. Replace and ensure that the lid is properly closed and fastened. Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 15 ...
Lubricating the cutting head’s angle adjuster Lubricate the angle adjuster every 25 hours or once a year. Unscrew the two cap screws (fig. 16), and apply grease through the two exposed holes. cap screws 16 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
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Pull off the spark plug cap then unscrew and remove the spark plug. Remove any carbon deposits from the spark plug electrodes with a bronze wire brush. Check the electrode gap using a feeler gauge and reset to 0.5 mm if necessary. If the spark plug is worn or damaged, replace with a new spark plug suitable for the engine on your brush cutter. Your local SANLI will be able to advise on the correct part. Replace the spark plug, screwing it in by hand until it makes firm contact with the cylinder head. Using the socket wrench, tighten the spark plug half‐a‐turn more. NOTE: Overtightening the spark plug can cause irreversible damage to the ...
4. Technical Specifications SANLI pursues a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to change the design, configuration or specification of any of its products without notice or obligation. As a result, the text and images used in this instruction manual are provided for illustrative purposes only and may in no case serve as a basis for any legal or other claim. Model GTS33 Machine type Engine‐powered brush cutter ...
The exhaust pipe is blocked or Clean or renew the exhaust damaged Turn off the engine and The spool is choked or remove any blockage from jammed by vegetation and the spool or contact a SANLI‐ debris approved service centre The engine runs but the nylon spool does not turn The drive to the nylon spool Contact a SANLI‐approved is damaged or worn service centre Replace the line spool or The nylon spool is empty contact a SANLI‐approved service centre No sign of nylon cutting lines Dismantle and clean the The automatic line feed nylon line feed assembly or system is blocked or contact a SANLI‐approved jammed service centre Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 19 ...
For more information or for after‐sales service, please contact an authorised SANLI dealer or service agent. For contact details, visit www.sanli.co.ukAn identification number can be found on the name plate affixed to the machine and at the back of this instruction manual. Please quote this number when contacting an authorised SANLI dealer or service agent to request a service, repair or replacement part. Use only original replacement parts or those approved by SANLI UK. ...
8. Warranty PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MACHINE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY.To validate your warranty, please register the machine with SANLI UK as soon as possible after its purchase by completing and returning the warranty card provided at the back of this manual or use the form on the website at www.sanli.co.uk/register/ SANLI UK guarantees the machine (engine included) for 24 months from the date of purchase. SANLI UK guarantees to replace all defective parts due to a fault or manufacturing defect.In no case will the guarantee result in a refund of hardware or direct or indirect damages.The liability of SANLI UK cannot in any case be sought for a value higher than that of the hedge trimmer. In particular, SANLI UK declines all liability in the event of any material or ...
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Fujian Jinjiang Sanli Engine Co., Ltd. declares that the following equipment manufactured by Fujian Jinjiang Sanli Engine Co., Ltd conforms to the following Directive(s): 98/37/EC amended by directive 2004/26/EC on polluting particles,2006/42/EC,2006/95/EC(low voltage directive) and 2000/14/EC on the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors, amended by Directive 2005/88/EC.
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Sanli also make… Engine‐powered chainsaws Electric chainsaws 3 in 1 electric leaf blower Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 23 ...
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Sanli also make… Electric walk‐behind lawnmowers Engine‐powered walk‐behind lawnmowers Engine‐powered walk‐behind lawnmowers 24 / Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33...
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Sanli also make… Electric hedge trimmers Engine‐powered hedge trimmers Electric brush cutter Electric edge trimmer Operator’s Manual Sanli GTS33 / 25 ...
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