GGP ITALY SPA B 26 J Manuel D'utilisation page 161

WARNING!: READ THOROUGHLY THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference
INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 1
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ........................................ 2
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ..................... 4
3.1 Description of the machine and planned use.. 4
3.2 Safety signs .................................................... 5
3.3 Product identification label ............................ 5
3.4 Main components ........................................... 5
4. ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 6
4.1 Assembly components ................................... 6
4.2 Handle assembly ........................................... 6
4.3 Choosing cutting means and specific guard ... 7
4.4 Fitting/removing cutting means guard ............ 7
4.5 Fitting/removing cutting means ...................... 7
4.6 Mounting the drive-shaft tube (models with
separate rod) .................................................. 8
4.7 Mounting the flexible drive-shaft tube ............. 9
5. CONTROLS ............................................................ 9
5.1 Engine start/stop switch ................................. 9
5.2 Throttle control lever ....................................... 9
5.3 Throttle safety lever ........................................ 9
5.4 Throttle shutter button (optional) .................... 9
5.5 Handle for manual start .................................. 9
5.6 Choke lever .................................................... 9
5.7 Primer control button ...................................... 9
6. USING THE MACHINE ........................................... 9
6.1 Preparation ..................................................... 9
6.2 Safety checks ............................................... 10
6.3 Startup ......................................................... 11
6.4 Operation ..................................................... 11
6.5 Advice on operation ..................................... 12
6.6 Stop.............................................................. 12
6.7 After operation .............................................. 13
7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................... 13
7.1 General ........................................................ 13
7.2 Preparing the fuel mixture ............................ 13
7.3 Refuelling ..................................................... 14
7.4 Cleaning the machine and the engine .......... 14
7.5 Nuts and bolts .............................................. 14
8. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE .................... 14
8.1 Angle transmission lubrication ...................... 14
8.2 Flexible drive-shaft lubrication ...................... 14
8.3 Cleaning the air filter..................................... 14
8.4 Spark plug ................................................... 14
8.5 Cutting means maintenance ......................... 15
8.6 Sharpening the line cutting knife .................. 15
8.7 Tuning minimum speed ................................ 15
8.8 Carburettor ................................................... 15
9. STORING THE MACHINE .................................... 15
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT ............................ 16
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ............................... 16
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................................... 16
13. MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................ 17
14. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ............................... 17
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT these give details
or further information on what has already been
said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
The symbol highlights danger. Non-
compliance with the warning could lead to
personal and/or third party injury and or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position
on the machine such as "front", "back",
"left" or "right" hand side, this is determined
from where the operator is working.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures
are marked A, B, C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is
written: "See Fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The illustrations are given as a guide only. The
actual parts may vary from those shown.
1.2.2 Headings
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training"
is a subheading of "2. Safety regulations".
References to headings or paragraphs are
marked with the abbreviation chap. or par. and the
relevant number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1".
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