Gardeline 2 in 1 Petrol Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Instruction Manual

2 in 1 Petrol
Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operating Instructions - User Guide
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Contents
Page
3 Welcome
4-8 General Information and Safety Instructions
9-19 Assembly and Parts List
20 Features
21-31 Instructions
32-36 Useful information
37 FAQ
39 Warranty Card
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Welcome 1
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality
Gardenline® product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from
purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of
performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of ALDI.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Gardenline®
product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 3 year warranty and an
outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is
faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product
claims made within the 3 year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free
of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your till
receipt safe!). This does not affect your statutory rights. However, be aware
that the warranty will become null and void if the product is found to have
been deliberately damaged, misused or disassembled.
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General safety regulations for the 2 in 1 Petrol Grass
Trimmer/Brush Cutter
General Information and Safety Instructions 2
IMPORTANT!
Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information before
using for the first time.
When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating manual with due
care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available
at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, give them
these operating instructions as well. We accept no liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to non-observance of these instructions and
the safety information.
CAUTION!
Maintain a safety distance of 15 m. If approached, switch off the equipment
immediately. Always keep in mind that the user of the equipment is
responsible for accidents involving other persons or their property.
IMPORTANT!
Danger of poisoning. Emissions, fuels and lubricants are toxic.
Do not inhale emissions.
•This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/
or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their
safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the
equipment safely.
•Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play
with the equipment.
•Never allow other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions
to use the equipment. Contact your local governmental agency for information
regarding minimum age requirements for the user.
•Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons - especially children or animals.
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Safety devices
When working with the equipment, the appropriate plastic guard hood for the
cutting blade mode or cutting line mode must be fitted to prevent objects
being thrown out by the equipment. The integrated blade in the cutting line
guard hood automatically cuts the line to the optimum length.
Before using
•Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers when using the 2 in 1
Petrol Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter. Never mow barefoot or in sandals.
•Check the ground on which the equipment will be used and remove all objects
that could be caught up and catapulted away.
•Replace defective silencers.
•Before using the 2 in 1 Petrol Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the entire cutting apparatus are in good
working order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent any imbalance, replace
worn out or damaged blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if applicable).
Safety instructions for the 2 in 1 Petrol Grass
Trimmer/Brush Cutter
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the
safety regulations and instructions may result in fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
CAUTION!
Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
• Only store petrol in containers designed to hold petroleum-based liquids.
• Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke during the refuelling process.
• Always refuel before starting the engine. Do not open the fuel tank cap and
do not refuel while the engine is running or when the equipment is hot.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not under any circumstances attempt to start
the engine. Instead, remove the equipment from the affected area. Avoid
starting the engine until the petrol fumes have completely evaporated.
• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and the tank cap must be replaced
if they are damaged.
General Information and Safety Instructions 2
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General Information and Safety Instructions 2
Handling
Operation, storage and monitoring
•Wear close-fitting work clothing which is in good condition and which offers
protection, such as long trousers, sturdy work shoes, hard-wearing gloves,
a helmet, a face mask or goggles to protect your eyes, and good quality ear
defenders to reduce the noise.
•Store the equipment in a safe place. Open the petrol tank cap slowly to release
any pressure that may have formed in the petrol tank. To prevent the risk of fire,
move at least 3 metres from the refueling area before you start the equipment.
•Switch off the equipment before you put it down.
•Always hold the equipment firmly in both hands. Your fingers and thumbs should
be wrapped around the handles.
•Ensure that all screws and connecting elements are secure. Never use the
equipment if it has not been properly adjusted or has not been fully or
safely assembled.
•Make sure that the handles are clean and dry and that there is no petrol mixture
on them.
•Set the line spool to the required height. Avoid touching small objects such as
stones with the line spool.
•When carrying out cutting work on a slope always stand at a lower level than
the cutting tool. Never cut or trim on a smooth, slippery hill or slope.
•Keep all parts of your body and items of clothing away from the line spool when
you start the engine and when the engine is running. Before you start the engine
ensure that the line spool will not strike an obstacle.
•Always switch off the engine before working on the cutting tool.
•Store the equipment and accessories in a safe place protected from naked flames
and heat/ spark sources such as gas heaters, tumble driers, oil stoves or portable
radiators, etc.
•Keep the guard hood, line spool and engine clear of cut debris at all times.
•Only adequately trained people and adults may use, adjust and maintain
the equipment.
•If you are not familiar with the equipment, practice handling it with the engine off.
•Always check the site you want to cut before you begin your work. Solid objects
such as pieces of metal, bottles, stones, etc. can be catapulted away and cause
serious injuries and permanent damage to the equipment. If you touch a solid
object with the equipment by mistake, switch off the engine immediately and
check the equipment for signs of damage. Never use the equipment if it is
damaged or defective.
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General Information and Safety Instructions 2
•Always operate the equipment in its high speed range for trimming and cutting.
Do not let the engine run at low speed at the start of cutting or during
trimming work.
•Only use the equipment for the purpose for which it is intended, such as trimming
and cutting weeds.
•Never hold the line spool above knee height when the equipment is in operation.
•Do not use the equipment if other people or animals are in the immediate vicinity.
Keep a minimum distance of 15 m between yourself and other people or animals
when cutting. Keep a distance of 30 m if you are cutting down to the ground.
Additional instructions
•Do not use any fuel other than that recommended in the operating instructions.
Always follow the instructions in the section 'Fuel and oil' on page 18. Do not use
petrol that has not been mixed correctly with 2-stroke oil. Otherwise there is a risk
of causing permanent damage to the engine and of voiding the manufacturer‘s
guarantee.
•Do not smoke while refuelling or using the equipment.
•Never use the equipment without the exhaust pipe.
•Do not touch the exhaust pipe with your hands or body. Hold the equipment so
that your fingers and thumbs are wrapped around the handle.
•Do not use the equipment in an uncomfortable posture, off balance or with
extended arms or with only one hand. Always use both hands on the equipment
and wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles.
•Always keep the line spool on the ground whilst the equipment is in operation.
•Use the equipment only for the purpose for which it is intended, such as trimming
and cutting weeds.
•Do not use the equipment over a extended periods of time - take regular breaks.
•Do not use the equipment when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Use the equipment only when the guard hood is fitted and in good working order.
•Any modifications to the product may place your personal safety at risk and cause
the manufacturer’s warranty to be voided.
•Never use the equipment near inflammable liquids or gases, neither in enclosed
rooms nor outdoors. This may cause explosions and/or fire.
•Do not use any other cutting tools. For your own safety you must use only the
accessories and attachments which are listed in the operating instructions or which
are recommended or specified by the manufacturer. The use of cutting tools or
accessories other than those recommended in the operating instructions or catalog
may place your personal safety at risk.
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General Information and Safety Instructions 2
Safety precautions for handling the blade
•Take note of all warnings and instructions relating to operating and fitting
the blade.
•The blade can recoil suddenly from objects if it cannot cut through them.
This can cause injuries to the arms or legs. Keep bystanders and animals at
least 15 m away from where you are working. If the equipment strikes a foreign
body, stop the engine immediately and wait for the blade to come to a standstill.
Check the blade for signs of damage. Always replace the blade if it is bent
or cracked.
•The blade is liable to catapult away objects with high force. This can cause serious
injuries. Wear protection on your eyes, face and legs. Always remove objects from
your working area before you use the brush cutter.
•Carefully check the equipment and its fittings for signs of damage every
time before use. Do not use the equipment unless all the blade fittings are
installed correctly.
•When you release the throttle lever, the blade will continue to rotate and will
only gradually come to a standstill. A blade which is in the process of rotating
to a standstill can cause you or bystanders injuries through cutting. Before you
start any work on the blade, switch off the engine and ensure that the blade
has come to a standstill.
•The danger zone has a radius of 15 metres. Bystanders may suffer blindness
or injuries. Keep a distance of 15 metres between yourself and other people
or animals.
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Layout (see Fig. 1-13)
1 Connecting piece for long handle
2 Long handle
3 Steady grip
4 Starter line / starter cable
5 Choke lever
6 Petrol tank
7 Fuel pump 'primer'
8 Air filter housing cover
9 On/Off switch
10 Throttle lever lock
11 Throttle lever
12 Throttle lock
13 Line spool with cutting line
14 Cutting line guard hood
15 Cutting blade guard hood
16 Screw M5 (4x)
17 Carrying strap
18a Cutting blade (4 teeth)
18b Cutting blade (3 teeth)
19 Holder for steady grip
20 Handle screw M8
21 Washer Ø 8mm
22 Carrier plate
23 Pressure plate
24 Pressure plate cover
25 Nut M10 (left-hand thread)
26 Oil/petrol mixing bottle
27 Spark plug wrench
28 Open-ended wrench 8/10 mm
29 Hex wrench 4 mm
30 Hex wrench 5 mm
31 Protective cap for spark boot plug
32 Handle screw M6
33 Nut M6
34 Washer Ø 6mm
35 Air filter
36 Spark plug boot
The cutting blade (18a/18b) and the line spool (13) are jontly
referred to in the text as the cutting tool (generic term).
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Items supplied
•Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
•Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or
transportation braces (if provided).
•Check to see if all items are supplied.
•Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
•If possible, please keep the packaging.
IMPORTANT!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children
play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing
or suffocating!
Intended Use
The equipment (cutting blade mode) is designed for cutting high grass and sparse
scrub with the 4-tooth blade and for cutting dense scrub and slender wood
growth with the 3-tooth blade. The equipment (line spool mode) is designed for
cutting lawns and small weeds. The operating instructions as supplied by the
manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equipment is used properly.
Any use which is not expressly permitted in these instructions may result in
damage to the equipment and place the user in serious danger. Be sure to
observe the restrictions in the safety information.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial,
trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
CAUTION!
Due to the high risk of physical injury to the user, the equipment must not be
used to carry out the following work: to clean dirt and debris off walkways,
or to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Similarly, the equipment must not be
used to level out high areas such as molehills. For safety reasons, the equipment
is not allowed to be used as a drive unit for other tools of any kind.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its intended purpose. Any other use
is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Fig. 1a Fig. 1bFig. 1
Fig. 1c
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3a Fig. 3b
Fig. 4a
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Before starting the equipment
1Fitting the steady grip (Fig. 3a-3c)
Fit the steady grip (3) as shown in Figures 3a-3c. Do not tighten the screw (Fig./Item 20)
until you have set the optimum working position with the carrying strap (Fig.2/Item 17)
(see also under 'Setting the cutting height' on page 17). The steady grip should be aligned
as shown in Figure 1. To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.
2Fitting the long handle (Fig. 4a-4c)
Pass the handle screw (Fig.2/Item 32) through the washer (Fig.2/Item 34) and into
the connecting piece of the long handle (1). Secure the handle screw loosely with the
nut (Fig.2/Item 33). Now press the locking lever (A) and push the long handle (Fig. 4a/
Item 2) carefully into the connecting piece for the long handle. While doing so, ensure
that the drive shafts on the inside of the long handle slide into each other (turn the
line spool (13) / cutting blade (Fig.2/Items 18a & 18b) gently if required). The lug of the
locking lever (A) must latch into the hole (B). Now tighten the handle screw as shown in
Figure 4c. To dismantle, simply slacken the handle screw and actuate the locking lever.
Fig. 3c
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Fig. 4b Fig. 4c
3 Fitting the blade guard hood
IMPORTANT!
The cutting blade guard hood (15) must be fitted when you want
to work with the cutting blade.
•The guard hood for the cutting blade must be installed as shown in Figures 5a-5b.
Assembly and Parts List 3
Fig. 5a Fig. 5b
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Fig. 6c Fig. 6d
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
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4Fitting/Replacing the cutting blade
The procedure for fitting the cutting blade (18a/18b) is shown in Figures 6a-6g.
To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.
• Fit the carrier plate (22) onto the spline shaft as shown in Figure 6b.
• Secure the cutting blade (18a/18b) on the carrier plate (Fig. 6c).
• Place the pressure plate (23) over the thread of the spline shaft (Fig. 6d).
• Place on the cover of the pressure plate (24) (Fig. 6e).
• Look for the hole in the carrier plate, line up with the notch underneath, lock
with the supplied 4mm hex wrench (29), and then fit and tighten the nut (25)
with the spark plug wrench (27) (Fig. 6f/6g). Important: Left-hand thread.
• The cutting blades (18a/18b) are delivered with plastic protective caps fitted
to them. Remove these caps before use and refit them after use.
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Fig. 6e Fig. 6f
Fig. 6g
Fig. 7b
Fig. 7a
Fig. 7c
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Assembly and Parts List 3
5Fitting the cutting line guard hood on the cutting blade guard hood
IMPORTANT!
The cutting blade guard hood (Fig.7b/Item 15) must be fitted when you want
to work with the cutting blade.
• The guard hood for the cutting line must be installed as shown in Figures
7a-7b. Make sure that the cutting line guard hood engages correctly.
A blade (Fig. 7a/Item F) on the underside of the guard hood automatically cuts
the cutting line to the optimum length. It is covered by a guard (Fig. 7a/Item G).
Remove the cutting line guard (G) before you start working and replace it
when you have finished working.
6Fitting/Replacing the line spool
The procedure for fitting the line spool (13) is shown in Figure 7c. To dismantle,
proceed in reverse order. The line spool is already fitted when the equipment
is delivered.
IMPORTANT!
Left-hand thread (i.e. Turn the spool clockwise to undo / release)
Fig 7d, shows the semi-circular cut-out (U), in the rim of the gearbox end with
the splined shaft, and also the the round hole (V) in the dished metal guard plate.
The alignment of these is fixed.
Fig 7e, shows the Brass coloured carrier plate (22) with a splined hole, fitted to
the splined shaft. This then rotates with the spindle, which has a threaded end.
There is a hole (W) in the side of the carrier plate (22), and this has to be rotated
with the spindle, to align with the other 2 holes.
Look through this hole, and rotate the spool / spindle until all 3 locations are
aligned, then fit the small 4mm hexagon key (29) through all 3 locations, thus
locking the spindle, so the thread of the spool can be tightened / released.
(See Fig. 7c.)
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7Setting the cutting height
• Fit the carrying strap (17) as shown in Figures 8a-8c.
• Hook the equipment to the carrying belt (Fig.8d).
• Adjust to the perfect working and cutting position using the various strap
adjusters on the carrying strap (Fig. 8e).
• To confirm the optimum length of the carrying strap, make a few swinging
movements with the engine off (Fig. 9a).
The carrying strap is fitted with a quick-release mechanism. Pull the red strap
section (Fig. 8f) if you need to remove the strap quickly.
IMPORTANT!
Always use the strap when working with the equipment. Attach the strap
as soon as you have started the engine and it is running in idle mode.
Switch off the engine before you take off the carrying strap.
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Fig. 8c Fig. 8d
Fig. 8e Fig. 8f
Fig. 8a Fig. 8b

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8Fuel and oil – Recommended fuels
Use only a mixture of unleaded petrol and special 2-stroke engine oil.
Mix the fuel mixture as indicated in the fuel mixing table.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use a fuel mixture which has been stored for longer than 90 days.
IMPORTANT!
Never use 2-stroke oil with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1.
The manufacturer’s warranty will be voided in case of engine damage
due to inadequate lubrication.
IMPORTANT!
Only use containers designed and approved for the purpose to transport and
store fuel. Pour the correct quantities of petrol and 2-stroke oil into the mixing
bottle provided (see scale printed on the bottle). Then shake the bottle well.
9Fuel mixing table
Mixing Procedure: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol 2-stroke oil
1 litre 25 ml
5 litres 125 ml
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Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 14)
1) Warning!
2) Read the instructions before using for the first time!
3) Wear protective headgear, goggles and ear Defenders!
4) Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear!
5) Wear safety gloves!
6) Protect the equipment from rain and damp!
7) Be careful of objects being catapulted away!
8) Always switch off the equipment and disconnect the spark
plug boot before carrying out any maintenance work!
9) The distance between the equipment and persons in
the vicinity must be at least 15 m!
10) The cutting tool (blade/cutting line) continues to rotate
after the machine is switched off!
11) Caution: Hot equipment parts. Keep your distance!
12) Add a little grease (gear grease) after every 20 hours of operation!
13) Note: Left-handed thread. Turn clockwise to undo the tool,
turn counter-clockwise to tighten it.
Fig.14
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