When Work Is Finished; Routine Maintenance - GGP ITALY SPA B 26 J Manuel D'utilisation

the brush into small pieces.
4.3.2 Cutting line head
WARNING! Use ONLY nylon lines. The
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines
and/or lines not suitable for the head can
cause serious injuries and wounds.
During use it is advisable to stop the engine pe-
riodically and remove the weeds wound round
the machine, so as to prevent the drive tube
from overheating due to the grass caught under
the guard.
Remove the caught-up grass with a screwdriver
to allow the rod to be properly cooled.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for
sweeping, tilting the cutting line head. The
power of the engine could throw objects and
small stones 15 metres or more, causing
damage or injuries to people.
a) Cutting in motion (Scything) (Fig. 11)
Proceed at a regular pace, with a circular motion
similar to a traditional scythe, without tilting the
cutting line head during the operation.
First try cutting at the right height in a small area,
so as to then achieve a uniform cutting height
keeping the cutting line head at a constant dis-
tance from the ground.
For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cut-
ting line head by about 30°.
WARNING! Do not work in this way if
there is the possibility of causing objects to
be thrown, which could harm people, animals
or cause damage.
b) Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the low-
er part of the cutting line head does not touch
the ground and the cutting line is at the required
point, always keeping the cutting device at a dis-
tance from the operator.
c) Cutting near fences/foundations
(Fig. 12)
Slowly move the cutting line head near fenc-
es, posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them
hard.
If the line strikes a solid object it could break or
become worn; if it gets tangled in a fence it could
break abruptly.
In any case, cutting around pavements, founda-
tions, walls, etc. can cause greater wear than
normal to the line.
d) Cutting round trees (Fig. 13)
Walk round the tree from left to right, approach-
ing the trunks slowly so as not to strike the tree
with the line and keeping the cutting line head
tilted forward slightly.
Remember that the nylon line could lop off or
damage small shrubs and that the impact of the
nylon line against the trunk of bushes or trees
with soft bark could seriously damage the plant.
e) Adjusting line length when working
(Fig. 14)
This machine is fitted with a "Tap & Go" head.
To release more line, tap the cutting line head
against the ground with the engine at top speed:
the line will be released automatically and the
knife will cut off the excess length.

4.4 WHEN WORK IS FINISHED

When you have finished your work:
– S top the machine as indicated previously (see
3.3).
– Wait for the cutting device to stop and then
mount the blade guard.

5. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Correct maintenance is essential to maintain
the original efficiency and safety of the machine
over time.
WARNING!
tions:
– R emove the spark plug cap.
– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Use protective gloves when handling the
blades.
– K eep the blade protection device on, ex-
cept when intervening directly on the blade.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other pollut-
ing materials in unauthorised places.
5.1 STORAGE
At the end of each working session, carefully
clean the machine of dust and debris, and make
sure that there are no damaged parts, replacing
any faulty parts. The machine must be stored in
a dry place away from the elements and with the
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During maintenance opera-