Gardenline GPLT-26CC User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
GPLT-26CC
Petrol Grass Trimmer
Art. no. LTM6002
Warning!Thesilencer or catalyticsilencer
andsurroundingcover maybecome
extremelyhot.Always keepclearof
exhaustand silencer area,otherwise
seriouspersonal injure mayoccur.
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before
attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend
a few moments to familiarize yourself with your trimmer
before each use.
Warning!Avoidinhalingthe engine
exhaustfromthis productasitcontains
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400540 Switch A. 16
400541 Wire spool A. 21
400542 Protective cover A. 23
400543 Starter cord B. 2
400544 Fuel cap B. 32-1
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Environment
To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is delivered in a solid packaging which
consists largely of reusable material. Therefore please make use of options for recycling the
packaging.
Guarantee
The guarantee conditions can be found on the separately enclosed guarantee card.
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following
standards or standardized documents:
prEN ISO 10517:2003, EN-ISO 11806-6:1997
EN55012:2002, EN61000-6-3:2001 + A11, EN61000-6-1:2001
in accordance with the regulations:
98/37EEC, 89/336EEC, 2000/14/EEC
from 01-12-2005
ZWOLLE NL
W. Kamphof
Quality department
It is our policy to continuously improve our products and we therefore reserve the right to
change the product specification without prior notice.
Servotool BV • Lingenstraat 6 • 8028 PM • Zwolle NL
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (UK)
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Removing a unit from storage
• Remove spark plug.
• Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from combustion chamber.
• Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug with proper gap.
• Prepare unit for operation.
• Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel and Lubrication Section.
Troubleshooting
Faults
Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact the service address on the
warranty card. In the back of this manual you find an exploded view showing the parts that can
be ordered.
Problem
Unit won’t start or starts but
will not run
Unit starts, but engine has
low power
Engine hesitates
No power under load
Runs erratically
Smokes excessively
Cause
• Incorrect starting
procedures.
• Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
• Fouled spark plug
• Fuel filter blocked.
• Incorrect lever position on
choke.
• Dirty air filter.
• Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
• Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
• Incorrectly gapped spark
plug.
• Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
• Incorrect fuel mixture.
Solution
• Follow instructions in the
User Manual.
• Have carburetor adjusted
by an Authorized Service
Center.
• Clean / gap or replace plug.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Move to RUN position.
• Remove, clean and
reinstall filter.
• Have carburetor adjusted
by an Authorized Service
Center.
• Have carburetor adjusted
by an Authorized Service
Center.
• Clean / gap or replace plug.
• Have carburetor adjusted
by an Authorized Service
Center.
• Use properly mixed fuel
(40:1 mixture).
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Petrol grass trimmer GPLT-26cc
THE NUMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING TEXT CORRESPOND WITH THE PICTURES AT
PAGE 2-7
Read this operators guide carefully, before using the machine. Ensure that you know
how the machine works, and how it should be operated. Maintain the machine in
accordance with the instructions, and make certain that the machine functions
correctly. Keep this operator’s guide and other enclosed documentation with the
machine.
Contents:
1. Machine data
2. Safety instructions
3. Assembly
4. Use
5. Service & maintenance
Specifications
General identification
1. Line head
2. Trimming line
3. Debris shield
4. Drive shaft assembly
5. “P” handle
Engine Type | Air-cooled, 2-cycle, chrome cylinder
Displacement | 26 cm3
Dry Weight | 5.0 Kg
Fuel Capacity | 520 cm3
Bump Head | Twin line bump feed
Drive Shaft Length | 132 cm
Cutting Width | 43 cm
Handle | P Handle
Drive | Centrifugal clutch
Shaft Type | Curved
Sound pressure level | 96.5 dB(A)
Sound power level | 110 dB(A)
Vibration level for racing | 5.75 m/s2
Vibration level for idling | 2.0 m/s2.
Maximum Engine Performance | 1.0 kW
Maximum Rotational Frequency of the Spindle | 8500 min-1
Idle Speed | 3200 ± 200 min-1
Fuel consumption | 620 g/kWh
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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6. Throttle trigger
7. Ignition switch
8. Safety trigger lock
9. Choke lever knob
10. Starter rope housing
11. Fuel tank
12. Air filter cover
13. Starter handle
14. Silencer shield
15. Primer bulb
16. Debris shield nut & bolt & washer
17. Bump knob spanner
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles must be worn to safeguard
against flaying object, as must ear protectors, such as a soundproof helmet, in
order to protect the operator’s hearing. If the operator is working in an area where
there is a risk of falling objects, a safety helmet must also be worn.
Wear gloves to protect your hands
Wear safety boots to protect your feet
Warning! Hot surface
Warning: Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If
approached stop unit immediately.
Danger : Objects thrown up by machine
Acoustic power level LWA accordance with directive 2000/14/EC
Never use blades
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Reinstall filter.
Note: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned.
Fuel cap /fuel filter
Caution: Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting
this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have
formed in fuel tank.
Note: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Fig.10A).
• Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A steel wire (C) with a hook or a paper clip works well
(Fig. 10B).
• Pull off with a twisting motion (Fig. 10C).
• Replace fuel filter (D).
Note: Never operate the trimmer without the fuel filter. Internal engine damage could result!
Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum performance. If further adjustments are
necessary, please take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center.
Spark plug
• Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 11).
• Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 Nm). Connect spark plug boot.
Debris shield knife sharpening
• Remove cutter knife (E) from debris shield (F) (Fig. 12).
• Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen knife using a flat file, being careful to maintain the
angle of cutting edge. File in one direction only.
Warning: Failure to follow these steps may cause a coating to form in the
carburettor and difficult starting or permanent damage following storage.
Storing a unit
• Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your
User Manual.
• Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly, debris shield and linehead.
• Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
• After fuel is drained, start engine.
• Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the carburetor of fuel.
• Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
• Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
• Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly
several times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug.
• Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source of ignition such as an oil burner, water
heater, etc.
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Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the linehead during the
procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep linehead at same level for
even depth of cut (Fig. 7A).
Closer trimming
Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of linehead is above ground level
and line contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do not pull
trimmer in toward operator.
Fence/foundation trimming
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly
to cut close without whipping line against the barrier. If the line comes in contact with rock,
brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If line snags fencing, it will snap off.
Trimming around trees
Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so line does not contact bark. Walk around the
tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the line and tilt linehead
slightly forward.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when SCALPING. Keep a distance of 100 feet
(30 meters) between operator, other people and animals during these operations.
Scalping
Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the linehead to
about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during
this operation. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure
operator, other people or cause damage to property. (Fig. 7B)
Warning: DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER
Sweeping refers to tilting linehead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Your
trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50
feet (15 meters) or more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as
automobiles, homes and windows.
Cleaning Air filter
Caution: NEVER operate trimmer without the air filter. The air filter must be kept
clean. If it becomes damaged, install a new filter.
To clean air filter:
• Press down on tab (A) holding air filter cover in place, remove cover (B) and lift filter (C)
from air box . (Fig. 9)
• Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE PETROL!
• Air dry filter.
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Maximum revolution frequency of the drive shaft
Warning! When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury
and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire operator’s manual before using unit! Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who have read, understood, and are able to follow manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
Danger: Never use blades, wire or flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.
1. Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or
safety glasses for eye protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for
hearing protection.
2. Store in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed
in fuel tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area
before starting.
3. Turn unit off before setting it down.
4. Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
5. Keep all screws and fasteners tight. Never operate your equipment when it is improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.
6. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
7. Keep linehead as close to ground as practical. Avoid hitting small objects with linehead.
When cutting on a slope, stand below linehead. NEVER cut or trim on a hill or slope, etc. if
there is the slightest chance of slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.
8. Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation.
9. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from linehead when starting or running
engine. Before starting engine, make sure linehead will not come in contact with any
obstacle.
10. Stop engine before examining cutting line.
11. Store equipment away from possible flammable materials, such as petrol-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
12. Always keep the debris shield, linehead, and engine free of debris build-up.
13. Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
What not to do
• DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual. Never use unleaded petrol
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unless it is properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent damage to engine
will result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
• DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equipment.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A SILENCER and properly installed silencer shield.
• DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in contact with the silencer. Hold unit
with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or
one-handed. Always use two hands when operating unit with thumbs and fingers
encircling the handles.
• DO NOT RAISE LINEHEAD above ground level while unit is operating. Injury to operator
could result.
• DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER than trimming lawn or garden areas.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. Rest periodically.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS SHIELD AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED
AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
• DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so
could cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
• DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable liquids or petroles whether in or out
of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
Additional safety precautions
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
WARNING / CAUTION
• IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques, practice the procedures with ENGINE in
“OFF” position.
• ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects
can cause serious injury to operator or bystanders and also damage equipment. If an
object is accidentally hit, immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment.
Never operate unit with damaged or defective equipment.
• ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. Do not run engine slowly at start or
during trimming operations.
• DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than trimming or mowing weeds.
• NEVER raise linehead above knee height during operation.
• DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) between operator and other people and animals when
trimming or mowing. Allow a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other
people and animals when SCALPING.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below the cutting attachment. DO NOT
OPERATE on a slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing your
footing.
• DO NOT use blades on this model.
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Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to idle. Push and hold ignition stop switch (A) until
engine stops.
Linehead line release
WARNING: DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-coated steel wire of any kind with
your linehead. Serious operator injury can result.
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and “bump” linehead against lawn. Line will
automatically release. The knife in debris shield will trim excess line (Fig. 6A).
Caution: Periodically remove weed wrap to prevent overheating the drive shaft.
Weed wrap occurs when strands of weed become entangled around the shaft
beneath the debris shield (Fig. 6B). This condition prevents the shaft from being
properly cooled. Remove weed wrap with screwdriver or similar device.
Replacing trimming line - standard head
• Turn knob (A) COUNTERCLOCKWISE and remove (Fig. 8A). Use bump knob spanner
supplied.
• Remove spool (B) and spring (C) from spindle (D).
• Remove any remaining trimming line (H).
• Double a 14' (4.3m) length of .080" (2mm) trimming line. Place the looped center in one of
the slots of the spool divider (Fig. 8B).
• Wind trimming line clockwise as shown in illustration (Fig. 8C), keeping tension, with each
half separated by the spool divider. Wind to within 6" (15cm) of the ends.
• Lock each end of line (H) into a slot (F) on opposite sides of the spool (Fig. 8D).
• Install the spring (C) over the spindle (D). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (G) in
the housing (E) (Fig. 8E).
• Lower the spool into the housing (E) while feeding the line through the eyelets (G). Ensure
the spring seats itself into the spool (Fig. 8E).
• Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the spool compressing the spring. Pull each
end of the line (H) sharply to unlock the line from the slots (Fig. 8F).
• Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the knob can be threaded CLOCKWISE onto
the spindle. Tighten the knob securely by hand only (Fig. 8G).
• Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm). This will minimize load on engine during
starting and warm-up (Fig. 4A).
Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and linehead, your unit will trim unsightly weeds
and tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and around
trees. It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier
preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.
Note: Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will
result in above normal line wear.
Trimming / mowing
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Fuel Mixing Table
Fuel to oil mix 40:1 ratio
Petrol in Liters Oil in ml
4 100
8 200
20 500
Recommended fuels
Some conventional petrols are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether
compound to meet clean air standards. Your Gardenline engine is designed to operate
satisfactorily on any unleaded petrol intended for automotive use including oxygenated
petrols.
Starting a cold engine
Note: To minimize load on engine during starting and warm-up, trim excess line to 13cm (Fig.
4A).
• Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position (Fig. 4B).
• Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL “ ”, and RUN “ ”.
Move choke lever to CHOKE “ ” position (Fig. 4C).
• Prime the carburetor. Pump the primer bulb (A) 10 times (Fig. 4D).
• A smooth rapid pull is required for a strong spark. Pull starter rope briskly 4 times (Fig. 4F).
• Move choke lever to PARTIAL “ ” position (Fig. 4G).
• Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is in the full throttle position (Fig. 4F)
• Once engine starts, leave in the PARTIAL “ ” position for 10 seconds.
• Move the choke to RUN “ ” position (Fig. 4H).
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 through 7.
Note: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts, refer to Troubleshooting section.
Note: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub
against the eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly. Always hold
starter handle when rope retracts. Never allow rope to snap back from extended position. This
could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly.
Warm engine start
• Place trimmer on firm flat surface.
• Move ignition switch to the “RUN (I)” position (Fig. 5).
• Grip handle firmly, squeeze throttle trigger to FULL position.
• Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts, but no more than 6 times.
• If engine does not start, follow “STARTING A COLD ENGINE” procedure.
To stop engine
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety features
3 DEBRIS SHIELD
must be installed to prevent debris from being thrown at the operator and prevent the line
from extending longer than necessary.
14 SILENCER SHIELD
helps prevent hands, body and/or combustible materials from making contact with a hot
silencer.
“P” handle installation
• To install handle onto unit, you will need the following components from your user kit:
handle (A & B), screws (C) and nuts (D). (Fig. 1)
• Install the handle (B) on the shaft 160-200mm from throttle and tighten the 2 screws (C)
and nuts (D).
The debris shield must be installed (Fig. 2+3) to properly dispense trimming line
and protect operator.
Debris shield
Shield fits snug on shaft. Some force may be required.
• Seat shield (B) onto shaft bracket (C).
• Insert washers (D) onto bolt.
• Insert bolt (E) and nut (F), tighten securely.
Fuel
Use unleaded petrol mixed with Gardenline 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results.
Use mixing ratios in FUEL MIXING TABLE.
Warning: Never use straight petrol in your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product. Never use a fuel
mixture that has been stored for over 90 days.
Warning: If 2-cycle lubricant other than Gardenline Custom Lubricant is to be
used, it must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines mixed at a 40:1
ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of
100:1. If insufficient lubrication is the cause of engine damage, it voids the
manufacturer’s engine warranty.
Mixing fuel
Mix fuel with Gardenline brand 2 cycle oil in an approved container. Use mixing table for
correct ratio of fuel to oil. Shake container to ensure thorough mix.
Warning: Lack of lubrication voids engine warranty. Petrol and oil must be mixed at 40:1.
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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