Gardener's Choice GCT-260 User manual

Please read this instruction manual carefully
before operating your new
Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer.
GCT-260
GRASS TRIMMER
USER MANUAL
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Congratulations on choosing a
Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer.
Thank you for purchasing a Gardener’s Choice 2-stroke Grass Trimmer. We are
sure that you’ll enjoy many years of trouble-free performance, plus you have the
reassurance of a 12 month warranty.
Inside this guide you will find out all you need to know to correctly operate your new
Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer. To ensure that you use your new Grass Trimmer
responsibly and get the best results possible, please read all of the safety and
operating instructions carefully.
If after reading this user guide you have any questions on usage, safety, or any other
issue, please call our Customer Help Line on 1800 466 068.
Gardener’s Choice products are monitored and enhanced on an on-going basis to comply with
changing technical standards and requirements. As a result, Gardener’s Choice reserves the
right to alter design and specifications at any time without prior notice.
Contents
Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer features................................................................. 3
Tips on Grass Trimmer safety...................................................................................... 4
Attaching the handle .................................................................................................. 5
Attaching the safety guard ......................................................................................... 5
Attaching the trimmer head ........................................................................................ 5
Replacing trimmer line ................................................................................................ 6
Starting your Grass Trimmer ....................................................................................... 7
Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 8
Fast trouble shooting.................................................................................................. 9
Basic maintenance made easy ................................................................................. 10
Contact Gardener’s Choice Australia. ....................................................................... 12
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Grass Trimmer features.
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1 Spark Plug
2 Choke Lever
3 Air Filter
4 Fuel Tank
5Ignition Switch
6 Throttle Control
7 Fuel Mixing Bottle
8 Tool Kit
9 Ergonomic Handle
10 Sliding Sleeve
11 Spark plug and gasket set
12 Safety Guard
13 Line Trimmer Head
14 Bent Shaft
15 Gear Head
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Tips on Grass Trimmer safety.
WARNING! The information contained within this safety section is
extremely important. Personal injury to the user and to others may result
if this section is not read and acted upon at all times.
1. Before starting your Grass Trimmer, inspect it carefully to ensure that there
are no loose parts and that it is in good working order.
2. Be sure of your footing. Always walk, never run, when operating the Grass Trimmer.
3. Clear the area of any stones, sticks, wire and debris before beginning, and always
ensure that you operate your Grass Trimmer a safe distance away (over 14 metres)
from adults, children and animals.
4. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the Grass Trimmer’s moving parts,
and always wear appropriate footwear (avoid sandals or open shoes).
5. Never put your hands or feet underneath the guard of the Grass Trimmer
while the engine is running.
6. Be aware that the machine’s exhaust area and other parts of the
Grass Trimmer get very hot during, and right after use.
7. Turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before cleaning,
transporting or making adjustments.
8. We recommend you avoid trimming when it is raining, or after nightfall.
9. Do not fill the tank, or start the Grass Trimmer indoors, or in a poorly ventilated area,
as exhaust gases contain poisonous substances and petrol fumes are flammable
and dangerous.
10. Never open the fuel filler cap, or fill the tank, if the engine is still hot after use.
And please ensure that you securely tighten the petrol cap after filling.
11. Do not transport the Grass Trimmer in a vehicle if there is any petrol in the tank.
12. Store fuel and oil in a cool well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight
and not near gas cylinders or hot water heater systems.
13. Do not smoke when filling the fuel tank, using the machine, or when petrol is in the
immediate area. And never use or store the Grass Trimmer near a naked flame.
14. Gardener’s Choice recommends that you wear ear protectors, safety goggles
and safety boots when using a Grass Trimmer.
15. All servicing and repair work under warranty must be carried out by an Authorised
Gardener’s Choice Dealer, otherwise the 12 month warranty may be void.
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Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer User Guide 5
Attaching the handle.
Place the upper ergonomic handle
(Figure 1) over the sliding sleeve in the
desired position, then while holding the
bottom plate in place underneath insert
the screws and tighten with the allen key
provided.
Attaching the
safety guard.
While placing the Grass Trimmer on its
back, clip the guard onto the shaft lining
the holes up with the guides see (Figure 2)
then locate the bolt through the guard and
guide plate as indicated. Place the washer
over the bolt and tighten wing nut.
Attaching the
trimmer head.
Insert the allen key provided into the hole
on the gear head to stop it from rotating.
Then wind the trimmer head clockwise
onto the head (Figure 3).
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
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