4 Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii
S FETY ND OPER TION
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This multi-tool is equipped with very sharp blades, and when used incorrectly the blades can be extremely
dangerous.
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Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you
should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your multi-tool.
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ever hold the multi-tool in a way in which the cutting head is pointing towards someone else.
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ever allow the blades to come into contact with your body.
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Always turn off the engine before adjusting the multi-tool, or at any time when coming into close proximity
with the cutting head.
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Always wear thick work gloves when adjusting the multi-tool.
S FE H NDLING OF FUEL
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The engine of the multi-tool is designed to run on a two stroke oil/fuel mixture.
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This fuel is highly flammable; never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place
where there is a source of heat or fire, which might ignite the fuel.
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Do not smoke whilst operating the multi-tool or refilling, keep lit cigarettes away from the
multi-tool at all times.
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When refilling the fuel tank always stop the engine first and carefully make sure that there
are no sparks or naked flames anywhere nearby before refuelling.
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If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has been spilled onto the
multi-tool before starting the engine.
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After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and carry the multi-tool to a spot 5 metres or
more away from where it was refuelled before starting the engine.
BEFORE OPER TING THE MULTI-TOOL
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Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles. Within a perimeter of 15
metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which no-one should enter while the
multi-tool is being used and when necessary this area should be marked with a warning rope, warning signs, or
other forms of warning.
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When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more operators, care should also be taken to
constantly look around to check the presence and locations of other operators within the work area to
maintain a safe distance between each operator.
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Before beginning work, each component of the multi-tool should be checked to make sure that it is in proper
working order, make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures, dents, broken guards or
any other problems which might interfere with safe operation.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting head when the engine is running.
BEFORE ST RTING THE ENGINE
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Carefully check the work area to make sure that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of 15metres around the
multi-tool before starting the engine.
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To start the engine, place the multi-tool onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place to
ensure that neither the cutting head nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacles when the engine
starts.
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After starting the engine, make sure that the cutting head stops moving when the throttle trigger is released
(idle). If the cutting head continues to move when the engine is at idle, adjust the idle screw on the
carburettor to a point where the cutting head stops moving, if this cannot be achieved, take the multi-tool to
your authorised service dealer for adjustment.
VOID NOISE PROBLEMS
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Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery.
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In general, operate the multi-tool between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends.
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Avoid using the multi-tool late at night and/or early in the morning.
