Cutting Means Maintenance; Sharpening The Line Cutting Knife; Storing The Battery; Handling And Transportation - GGP ITALY TR 24 Li Manuel D'utilisation

• allow the motor to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
• use suitable clothing, protective
gloves and goggles;
• read the relevant instructions;

8.1 CUTTING MEANS MAINTENANCE

Cutting means displaying the code
indicated on the Technical Data table
should be used on this machine.
Given product evolution, the cutting means
mentioned in the "Technical Data" table may
be replaced in time with others having similar
interchangeable and operating safety features.
Do not touch the cutting means until
the battery has been removed and the
cutting means is completely stationary.
8.1.1 Replacing the reel of the
cutting line head
1. Press the two side tabs (Fig. 24.A)
and remove the cover (Fig. 24.B);
2. Remove the reel (Fig. 24.C);
3. insert the new reel (Fig. 25.A),
making sure the line extremity exits
the head hole (Fig. 25.B);
4. Refit the cover (Fig. 25.C) insert the
two side tabs (Fig. 25.D) in the cutting
line head openings (Fig. 25.E).
8.1.2 Replacing the cutting line head
1. Remove the reel (par. 8.1.1);
2. remove the line left inside;
3. only use a line with diameter of
1.65 mm and cut 3 m of length.
4. Insert one line extremity in the hole
located inside the reel (Fig. 26.A);
5. roll the line in the clockwise direction as
specified by the arrows (Fig. 26.B) and let
it stick out of about 15 cm from the reel;
6. connect it with one of the anchorage
sites (Fig. 26.C) on the reel;
7. reposition the reel and reassemble
the cover (cap 8.1.1).
8.2 SHARPENING THE LINE
CUTTING KNIFE
1. Remove the line cutting knife (Fig. 11.A)
from the cutting means guard (Fig. 11.B)
unscrewing the screw (Fig. 11.C);
2. Fix the line cutting knife in a vice and
sharpen it using a flat file, being careful
to retain the original cutting angle;
3. Re-assemble the line cutting knife (Fig. 11.A)
on the cutting means guard (Fig. 11.B).
9. STORING
IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
9.1 STORING
When the machine is to be stored away:
• Remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par. 7.2.2).
• Allow the motor to cool before
storing in an enclosed space.
• Clean (par. 7.3).
• Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten
any screws and loose bolts or contact
the authorised service centre.
• Store the machine:
– in a dry place
– protected from inclement weather
– in a place where children cannot get to it
– making sure that keys or tools used
for maintenance are removed.

9.2 STORING THE BATTERY

The battery must be kept in a cool,
shaded place without humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of
time, recharge the battery every two
months to prolong its working life.

10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

Whenever the machine is to be
handled or transported you must:
– Stop the machine (par. 6.6);
– remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par. 7.2.2);
– wear heavy work gloves;
– only hold the machine using the
hand grips and position the cutting
means in the opposite direction to
that used during operations.
When transporting the machine
on a vehicle, always:
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