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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Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer User Guide 3
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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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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Take approximately 4-5 metres of 2.0-
2.4mm diameter trimmer
, fold in half to
make a loop. Hold the spool as shown
in (Figure 4) and hook the loop onto the
divider plate as shown and wind the
line, one on either side of the divider
plate.
Wind both lines clockwise on both
sides of spool ensuring that both lines
remain in their respective channels see
(Figure 5).
In order to stop the line from
unravelling, slip each end into the lugs
on the bottom edge of the spool see
(Figure 6).
Insert ends of lines through holes in
side of spool casing and place the
spool into the centre of the casing see
(Figure 7).
When in position pull the ends further
out of the casing.
Then return the lid, click into place and
return to hub.
Replacing trimmer line.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
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Starting your Grass Trimmer.
Before operating your Grass Trimmer, mix 25 parts of regular unleaded petrol to 1 part
2-stroke oil (25:1). Do not overfill the tank as this can risk fuel spilling on hot parts when
in use.
Slide the ignition switch forward away
from the STOP position (Figure 8).
Press primer bulb three or four times
until a flow of fuel is visible inside the
fuel line (Figure 9).
Set choke lever into closed position
if starting from cold (Figure 10).
Pull the starter cord until the Grass
Trimmer starts (or sounds like it wants
to start) then return choke to open
position.
After it starts, allow the engine to warm
up for at least 20 to 30 seconds.
For warm restarts, do not prime, just
pull the cord and it will start after one or
more pulls.
To stop the engine, simply move
the ignition switch back to the
STOP position (Figure 11).
Figure 8.
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
Figure 11.
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Technical specifications.
Model number GCT260
Drive train Auto clutch, spiralbevel gear, flexible shaft
Reduction gear ratio 1:1
Engine type 2-stroke vertical piston valve
Engine model 1E34F petrol engine
Fuel mix 25:1 unleaded petrol to 2-stroke oil
Engine idling speed 2,800rpm
Engine power 0.71kW@6,000rpm
Spark plug type NGK BPMR7A
Spark plug gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm
Length of main pipe 1520 mm
Length of drive shaft 1375 mm
Fuel tank capacity 600ml
Length of line out of hub 100-150 mm
Noise level 79dBA
Dry weight 4.4kg
Warranty 1 year domestic warranty
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Gardener’s Choice Grass Trimmer User Guide 9
Fast trouble shooting.
Often, a depleted, loose, or dirty spark plug is responsible for a Grass Trimmer not
being able to start, but there can be a number of other reasons. Refer below to the list
of potential problems you may encounter, along with suggested remedies.
For servicing and all warranty work, contact your local Authorised Gardener’s Choice
Dealer.
Problem Likely cause Suggested remedy
Engine does not start
Out, or almost out, of fuel
Spark plug dirty
Spark plug not connected
Fuel older than 3 months
Water in the fuel tank
Fill tank with fresh 2 stroke fuel (25:1)
Clean or replace with a new spark plug
Press firmly on the terminal cover
Drain stale fuel and replace with fresh 2 stroke fuel
Contact an authorised Gardener’s Choice dealer
Engine stops often
Blocked fuel supply
Fuel cap is not venting
Incorrect type of fuel
Ensure the fuel line is not pinched or blocked
Ensure vent hole in the fuel tank cap is clear
Drain tank and fill with 2 stroke fuel (25:1)
Engine loses power
Dirty air cleaner filter
Blocked fuel cap vent holes
Clean or replace with a new Gardener’s Choice
air-filter
Ensure vent hole in the fuel tank cap is clear
Too much vibration Loose line trimmer head Check and tighten bolts and nuts accordingly
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Basic maintenance made easy.
WARNING! If the Grass Trimmer is not serviced correctly, you
could void warranty and reduce its ability to operate effectively.
Carbon
0.6mm
Air filter
element
1. Spark plug.
Wait until the engine has cooled before
disconnecting the spark plug cover and
then removing the spark plug with the box
spanner supplied. If it is dirty, you can clean
the plug with a wire brush.
The applicable spark plug for this machine
is the NGK BPMR7A. For optimum results
we advise you to replace the spark plug
after 20 hours of use.
When refitting the spark plug take care not
to over-tighten. If adjusting yourself, note
that the spark plug gap must be set initially
to 0.6 see
(Figure 12) but after the machine
has been used for some time, regulate the
gap to 0.7 mm.
2. Air filter.
Ensure that the engine is cool, remove the
air filter cover and then take out the air filter
element, see
(Figure 13) . Put the cover
back on the housing immediately to prevent
any objects falling into the air intake.
Carefully brush off any excess dirt particles,
or clean filter element using lukewarm soapy
water. When cleaning with water, rinse
thoroughly and allow to dry before replacing
air filter element.
Figure 13.
Figure 12.
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3. Storing petrol and oil.
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable so extreme caution must
be taken. Always store petrol in approved containers and ensure
petrol is less than three months old.
Notes
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