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Operator’s manual (EPA) Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. GT 2125 GC 2125...
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only intended for trimmer heads. WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully Other symbols/decals on the machine and make sure you understand the refer to special certification requirements for certain...
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and Symbols ............... appearance of products without prior notice. CONTENTS Contents ..............Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machine ′ s safety equipment Personal protective equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clearing saw, purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective out to ensure that it operates correctly.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and that is designed to minimise vibration and make operation servicing the machine’s safety equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking, maintaining and servicing Stop switch the machine ′ s safety equipment • Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Locking nut • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment • To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer. IMPORTANT! This section describes how to choose and maintain your IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound cutting equipment in order to: tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be • When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank dangerous if inhaled. must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic working techniques Grass trimming using a trimmer head and plastic blades • Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on Trimming the engine can lead to serious engine damage. Terms •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the trimmer? 1 Trimmer head 16 Clutch cover 2 Grease filler cap 17 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 18 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support flange 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Loop handle 21 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control...
ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle Fitting the J-handle (GT 2125) (GC 2125) • Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft. handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft.
ASSEMBLY Fitting blades and trimmer heads guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (left-hand thread). When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the trimmer guard and guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (left-hand trimmer head thread). (GT 2125) Guard • Fit the guard as shown in the diagram. Tighten securely. WARNING! Grass blades or grass knives may only be used when the J-handle is fitted.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Two-stroke oil • For the best results and performance use JONSERED CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine two-stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two- and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and stroke engines.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping For safety reasons follow these recommendations! WARNING! The complete clutch cover and • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at shaft must be fitted before the machine is the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole.
STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Starting Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Choke: Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left original position.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti- clockwise until the cutting attachment stops. Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes. The Rec.
MAINTENANCE Correctly adjusted carburettor will run smoothly in every position. The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attachment starts When the carburettor is correctly adjusted the machine will to rotate. accelerate without hesitation and burble a little at maximum speed.
MAINTENANCE Cooling system Air filter To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: 1 Air intake on the starter.
MAINTENANCE Spark plug Weekly maintenance • Check the starter and starter cord. • Clean the outside of the carburettor. • Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check The spark plug condition is influenced by: the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20”), or •...
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Jonsered, at Sweden +46- OBLIGATIONS 36-146500 WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or Environment Canada and Jonsered are pleased to explain which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of...
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Trimmy H II 15 cm 6" 7,5 m ~ 3,7 m 15 cm 6"...
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