Goodyear GY 33SBC User manual

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C ontents
For your safety . . . . .. . .. . . .. . 8
Operating and display
elements . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 11
Installation manual . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oil and petrol . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 13
Operation . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 13
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . 15
Transportation . . . . .. . .. . . .. 17
Warranty . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information on the
identification plate
Enter all the detailson your
mower’s rating plate in the follo-
wing elds. You will nd the identi-
cation plate in the vicinity of the
engine.
Thes e details are very important as
they will not only be needed for
identifying your machine when
orde-ring replacement parts but
they will also be required by
Customer Ser-vice.
These and other details for your
appliance can be found on the
separate CE declaration of confor -
mity that forms an integral part of
these operating instructions.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual.
Graphical representations can vary
in detail from the appliance which
has been bought.
For your safety
Use the machine properly
This appliance is approved s olely
for use
– for private use
– fortrimminglawnedgesandsmall
inaccessible areas of grass (e.g.
under bushes),
– for cuttingwild growth, shrubs and
undergrowth,
–in accordance with the
descriptions andsafety
instructions specied in this user's
guide,
Any other use is not an intended
use. Improper use is not covered
by the warranty and the manufactu-
rer will reject any liability. The user
is liable for all injuries to third par-
ties and damage to their property.
Operate the m achineonly in the
technical conditi on in which it has
been provided and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Unauthorised changes to the
achineex clude liability of the
manufacturer for any resulting
damage and/or injury.
R ead all instructions before
operating
Please read these instructions
carefully. Famil iarize yourself
with the operation and handling
of the unit.
Do not use this unit if you are
tired or ill or under the inuence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Do not permit children under the
age of 16 to handle this machine
(local regulations may specify the
minimum age of the user).
This m achine is not intended for
use bypersons (including
children) with r educed physical,
sens ory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless theyhave
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
machineby a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervise d to
ensur e that they do not play with
the appliance.
Checkthe unit before using it.
Replace damagedparts.
Check whether fuel is running
out. Ensure that all connections
are attached and tight. Replace
cutting attachment parts which
are cracked, awed or damaged
in any other way. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has been
installed correctly and attached
securely. Ensure that the guard
for the cutting a ttachment has
been attached correctly and is in
the recommended position. If
these instructions are not
followed, the user and on-lookers
may be injured andthe power
tool damaged.
Use only original replacement
lines which have a diameter of
max. 3.0 mm. Never use a metal-
reinforced string, wire, chain,
rope, etc.. These may break o
and become dangerous
projectiles.
Always be aware of the risk of
injury to head, hands and feet.
Depress the thro ttle. It must
automatically return to the home
position. Perform all settings and/
or repairs before operating the
unit.
Always wear protective gloves
when working on the cutting
attachment to prevent injuries
caused by sharp edges or
blades.
Before using the unit, always
clear the area which you want to
trim. Remove all objects such as
stones, broken glass, nails, wire
or string which could be ejected
or become entangled in the
cutting attachment. Remove
children, bystanders and animals
from the area. Keep children,
bystanders and animals at a
minimum distance of 15 m; there
is always a risk of bystanders
being hit by ejected objects.
Bystanders should wear eye
protection. If somebody
approaches, immediately switch
o the engine and cutting
attachment.

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R aynaud’s disease
(vibration white finger)
The frequent use of vibrating
power tools may damage nerves
in people whose blood circulation
is impaired (e.g. smokers,
diabetics). In par ticular, ngers,
hands, wrists and/or arms may
show some of the following
symptoms:Pain, tingling,
stabbing, numbness of body
parts, skin turning pale.
If you notice unusual
impairments, stop working
immediately and consult a
doctor. You can signicantly
reduce the ri sks by following
these instructions:
Keep your body, and in particular
your hands, warm in cold
weather. Working with
undercooled hands is the main
contributing factor!
Take regular bre aks and move
your hands. This willstimulate
your blood circulation.
S afety instructions for petrol-
driven power tools
Petrol is highly ammable and the
vapours may explode when ignited.
Take the following precautions:
Store petrol only in containers
which are specially designated
and authorisedforthis purpose.
Ensure that spilled petrol cannot
be ignited. Do not start the
engine until the petrol vapours
have evaporated.
Before refuelling, always switch
o the engine and leave it to cool
down. Never remove the tank
cap or ll the tank while the
engine is hot. Never use the
power tool without screwing on
the tank cap tig ht. Unscrewthe
tank cap slowly to reduce
pressure in the tank slowly.
Mix and add petrol in a clean,
well ventilated area outdoors
where there are no sparks or
ames. Unscrew the tank cap
slowly when you have switched
the engine o. Do not smoke
while mixing or topping up petrol.
Immediately wipe spilled petrol
o the power tool.
Move the power tool at least 10
m from thelling station before
starting the engine. Do not
smoke andkeep sparks and
naked ames away from the area
while you aretopping upthe
petrol or using the power tool.
Replace a damaged exhaust,
tank or tank cap.
Operating the unit
Never start t he power tool and
never leave it running if you are
in an enclosed room or building.
The inhalation of exhaust gases
may be fatal. Use the power tool
outdoors only.
Wear eye and ear protection
when using the unit. If working in
a dusty environment, wear a face
or dust mask. A long-sleeved
shirt is recommended. Working
without eye or ear protection may
result in severe e ye injuries or
loss of hearing.
Wear thick, longtrousers, boots
(anti-skid) and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewellery,
short trousers, sandals anddo
not walk barefoot. Pin your hair
above your shoulders. If
required, wear a hair net.
The cutting attachment cover
must always be attached when
you use the unit as a lawn
trimmer. Both trim lines must be
pulled out and the correct line
must be installed. The trim line
must not be pulled out over the
end of the cover.
The unit has a clutch. The cutting
attachment stops whenthe unit is
running at no load. If it does not
stop, have the unit adjusted by a
mechanic at your authorised
dealer.
Before switchin g on the unit,
ensure that the line spool/cutting
blade cannot strike an object.
Adjust the handle bar to your
height so that the you have the
unit under control.
Operate the unit in daylight or
adequate articial lighting only.
Avoid starting t he power tool by
accident. Be ready to operate the
unit when you pull the starter
rope. User and p ower tool must
be in a stable position before the
power tool is started. Follow the
Start/Stop instructions.
Use this unit for its designated
purpose only.
Do not stretch too far over the
unit. Always have a secure
footing and keepyour balance.
When operating the unit, always
hold the unit rmly with both
hands. Always hold both sides of
the handle bar rmly.
When operating the unit, always
wear the shoulder belt.
Do not use the unit in adverse
weather conditions, e.g. if there
is a risk of rain or a storm.
Never change the pre-set factory
engine settings.
Work in alternative working
positions andpunctually
schedule resting periods to
prevent tiredness and
exhaustion.
Avoid open re, formation of
sparks, and do not smoke.
Never operate the unit with a
defective ignit ion switch.
Keepyour hands, face and feet
away from all moving parts. Do
not touch the cut ting attachment
while it is rotating and do not
attempt to stop it.
Do not take hold of the engine or
silencer. These become very hot
during use. They remain hot for a
short time even whenthe power
tool has been switched o.
Do not let the engine run quicker
than required for cutting or
trimming of lawn edges. Do not
run the engine at high speed
when it is not cutting.

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Always switch o the engine if
you cannot start cutting
immediately or if you are moving
from one placeto another.
If unusual vibrations occur,
switch o the engine
immediately. Check the unit for
damage. If the unit is damaged,
contact a specialist company.
If you strike or ensnare a foreign
object, immediately switch o the
engine and check whether the
unit has been damaged. Never
use the unit wit h loose or
damaged parts.
Before removing blockages or
performing other work on the
unit, switch o the engine and
remove the spark-plug terminal.
Stop and switch the engine o
before performing maintenance
or repairs or before changing
cutting attachments. Also pull out
the spark-plug terminal.
Use only original spare parts for
repairs. These parts can be
purchased from your authorised
dealer.
Never use parts, accessories or
attachments which are not
authorised for this unit.
Otherwise, theuser may be
seriously injured and the unit
damaged. In addition, your
warranty may be deemed null
andvoid.
Keepthe unit c lean and ensure
that there are no plants or other
objects caught betweenthe
cutting attachment and guard.
To reduce the risk of re, please
replace damaged muers and
spark extinguishers andremove
grass, leaves, excess lubricants
and layers of soot from the
engine and muer.
Have all repairs carried out by a
repair shop only.
Working with the cutting
blade (depending on model)
Before operating the unit, please
read all safety instructions
carefully.
Always keepthehandle bar
between the user and cutting
attachment.
Never cut material if the cutting
blade is 75 cm or higher above
ground level.
The unit may recoil if the rotating
blade strikes an object which
cannot be cut immediately.
Recoils may be strong enough to
throw the unit and/or user in any
direction and may cause the user
to lose control of the unit. Recoils
may occur without warning if the
blade gets caught, jams or locks.
This can easily happen in areas
in which the material to be cut is
dicult to see.
Never use the undergrowth blade
to cut undergrowth thicker than
12.7 mm. Otherwise, violent
recoils may occur.
When using the cuttingblade,the
cutting attachment cover must
always be attached.
Do notattempt to touch or stop
the blade while it is rotating.
A rotating blade may cause
injuries, even when the engine
has been switched o or the
throttle has beenreleased. Hold
the unit rmly until the blade has
come to a standstill.
Do not run the engine at high
speed whenit is not cutting.
If you strike or ensnare a foreign
object, immediately switch o the
engine and check whether the
unit has been damaged. Have
the repair damaged before
continuing to use the unit. Do not
use the unit with a bent, cracked
or blunt blade. Throw away bent,
twisted, cracked or broken
blades.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade.
The sharpened tip of the blade
may break o during operation.
This may result inserious
injuries. Replace the blade.
After operating the unit
Clean the cutting blades with a
household deterge nt to remove
any remnants. Lubricate the
blade with machine oil to prevent
rust.
Store and lock away the blade
securely to protect it from
damage and unauthorised use.
Attachthe guard for the cutting
blade after every instance of use,
as well as during transport and
storage.
Other safety instructions
As long as the tank still has petrol
in it, never store the unit in a
building where vapours could
come into contact with sparks or
naked ames.
Leave the engine tocool down
before transporting or conveying
the unit. Attach the unit securely
for transportation.
Empty the fuel tank before
transporting themachine.
Store the unit in a dry condition,
locked away or high up to
prevent unauthor ised use and
damage. Keep th e power tool
away from children.
Never sprinkle or spray the
power tool with water or other
liquids. Keep the handle bar dry,
clean and dust-free. After use,
always clean the power tool;
follow the instructions for
cleaning and storage.
Dispose of waste petrol/oil and
waste packaging accordingto
local regulations.
Keepthis manual. Readit
frequently and use it to instruct
other users. If you lendthis unit
to somebody else, also include
this manual.
Operating times
Comp ly with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the machine may be used
(if required, contact your local
authority).
S ymbols on the machine
This operating manual descr ibes
safety and international s ymbols
and pictograms which may be dis-
played on this unit. Read this user
handbook in order tofamiliarise
yourse lf with all safety, installation,
operating and repair instructions .

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Caution!
Before starting up the
appliance, read the
operating instructions!
Weareye,hearingand
head protection.
While operating this
device, wear non-slip
boots and protective
gloves.
Keep third parties
away from the danger
area!
Ejected objects and
rotating parts may
cause serious injuries!
Risk of injuryfrom
rotating parts!
Keep hands and feet
away from rotating
parts.
Beware of hot sur
-
faces!
Keep re away from
the fuel tank!
Petrol/Oil
Always use a clean
and fresh unleaded
petrol for the petrol
mixture. Use only
authorised oil for the
petrol mixture accor
-
ding tothe operating
manual.
Do not ll up with fuel
of specication E85!
Maximum rpm.
Do not let the unit run
more quickly than the
maximum rpm.
Ignition switch
On /run/start
Ignition switch
O&Stop
C hoke settings
Choke position
Operating position
E nsure these symbols mounted on
the remain legible.
Replace damaged or illegible sym-
bols.
S ymbols in the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used in
these operating instructions:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated
with the
task you are undertaking at the time
which constitute a danger to
persons.
Caution
Draws your attention to potential
hazards associated with the task
you are undertaking
at the time
which could result in damage to the
Note
This indicates important informa-
tion a nd application tips.
Operating and display
elements
C aution. Da mage to the
machine.
This first describes the control and
display functions. Do not execute
any of
these functions yet!
Fig. 1
1 E xhaust cover
2 S park plug
3 Starter handle
4 Fuel cap
5 Intake pump/primer
6 Choke lever
7 Air lter cover
8 Handle bar
9 Upper drive sha ft
10 S haft coupling
11 Lower drive shaft
12 Cutting atta chment cover
13 Line cutting blade
14 Line coil
15 Gearbox
16 Holder for cable harnes s
17 Throttle
18 Ignition switch
19 Throttle lock
20 Shoulder belt holder
21 Cutting blade with cutting
attachment cover *
22 Retaining bar *
23 Socket wrench *
24 Spacer for installation of
Trimmer-Plus accessory *
* depending on model
Installation manual
Danger
Risk of injury from engine being
started unintentionally.
Protect yourself against injury.
Before working on the engine:
– Switch o the engine,
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to a standstill; theengine
must have cooled down.
– Remove spark-plug terminal.
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