Operator’s manual Manual d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones EN (2-18) FR (19-37) ES (38-56) Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine. Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine. Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina.
KEY TO SYMBOLS This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Save operator’s manual. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear hearing protection, head protection, heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves. Secure hair above shoulder length.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. WARNING: Whenever you use a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler WARNING: Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. Use of a machine with faulty safety equipment increases the risk of serious personal injury to the operator or others. S Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions WARNING: A faulty cutting attachment may increase the risk of accidents. IMPORTANT! S The machine is only designed for trimming grass. S The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the !Technical data" section. S Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Check that the trimmer head and guard are correctly secured. S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure the lower end is supported and that no one is in the immediate vicinity. S Make sure the cutting head does not rotate when idling. S Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification. S Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was intended.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. 2. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. 3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sweeping WARNING: Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment or wrapped around the shaft. Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you remove material. S The fan effect of the rotating line can be used for quick and easy clearing up.
WHAT IS WHAT? 4 3 1 7 6 8 13 5 2 12 10 11 9 1 What is what? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Trimmer head Cutting attachment guard Shaft Loop handle Throttle control Stop switch Cylinder cover 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Starter handle Fuel tank Choke control Air purge Air filter cover Handle adjustment Operator s manual 14 Model GT 2125(3/8 RH arbor shaft thread) Approved accessories Type Trimmer head Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the two arrows on the shaft. S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the wing nut (B). B A S Fit the screw, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture Mixing S Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. S Always start by flling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank. CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two--stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil.
STARTING AND STOPPING Cold engine Check before starting Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled. S Inspect the unit before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Use only flexible, nonmetallic line recommended by the manufacturer.
STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Stopping With a warm engine, move the blue engine choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position. Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. WARNING: When the engine is started with the choke in the closed position the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops, contact your servicing dealer. Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adjusted or repaired.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Air filter Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance S Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. S Check that the stop switch works correctly. S Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. S Check that the cutter does not rotate when the engine is idling. S Clean the outside of the machine. S Check that the harness is not damaged. S Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked.
Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 1 2 3 6m 20i 3m 10i 4 5 6 7 8 9 17
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT IMPORTANT: This product is compliant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for exhaust and evaporative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend using only genuine replacement parts. Use of non-compliant replacement parts is a violation of federal law. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S.