Gardener's Choice GCT-260 User Manual

Manual is about: 2-stroke GRASS TRIMMER

Summary of GCT-260

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    Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new gardener’s choice grass trimmer. Gct-260 grass trimmer user manual 5285 gardeners choice trimmer manual fa.Indd 1 5285 gardeners choice trimmer manual fa.Indd 1 7/4/09 3:40:03 pm 7/4/09 3:40:03 pm.

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    2 gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide congratulations on choosing a gardener’s choice grass trimmer. Thank you for purchasing a gardener’s choice 2-stroke grass trimmer. We are sure that you’ll enjoy many years of trouble-free performance, plus you have the reassurance of a 12 month warranty....

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    Gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide 3 grass trimmer features. 5 8 11 10 13 9 12 14 15 1 6 2 3 4 7 1 spark plug 2 choke lever 3 air filter 4 fuel tank 5 ignition switch 6 throttle control 7 fuel mixing bottle 8 tool kit 9 ergonomic handle 10 sliding sleeve 11 spark plug and gasket set 12 safet...

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    4 gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide tips on grass trimmer safety. Warning! The information contained within this safety section is extremely important. Personal injury to the user and to others may result if this section is not read and acted upon at all times. 1. Before starting your grass...

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    Gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide 5 attaching the handle. Place the upper ergonomic handle (figure 1) over the sliding sleeve in the desired position, then while holding the bottom plate in place underneath insert the screws and tighten with the allen key provided. Attaching the safety guar...

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    6 gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide take approximately 4-5 metres of 2.0- 2.4mm diameter trimmer, fold in half to make a loop. Hold the spool as shown in (figure 4) and hook the loop onto the divider plate as shown and wind the line, one on either side of the divider plate. Wind both lines ...

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    Gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide 7 starting your grass trimmer. Before operating your grass trimmer, mix 25 parts of regular unleaded petrol to 1 part 2-stroke oil (25:1). Do not overfi ll the tank as this can risk fuel spilling on hot parts when in use. Slide the ignition switch forward a...

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    8 gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide technical specifi cations. Model number gct260 drive train auto clutch, spiralbevel gear, fl exible shaft reduction gear ratio 1:1 engine type 2-stroke vertical piston valve engine model 1e34f petrol engine fuel mix 25:1 unleaded petrol to 2-stroke oil en...

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    Gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide 9 fast trouble shooting. Often, a depleted, loose, or dirty spark plug is responsible for a grass trimmer not being able to start, but there can be a number of other reasons. Refer below to the list of potential problems you may encounter, along with sugges...

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    10 gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide basic maintenance made easy. Warning! If the grass trimmer is not serviced correctly, you could void warranty and reduce its ability to operate effectively. Carbon 0.6mm air fi lter element 1. Spark plug. Wait until the engine has cooled before disconnec...

  • Page 11: 3. Storing Petrol and Oil.

    Gardener’s choice grass trimmer user guide 11 3. Storing petrol and oil. Warning! Petrol is highly fl ammable so extreme caution must be taken. Always store petrol in approved containers and ensure petrol is less than three months old. Notes 5285 gardeners choice trimmer manual fa.Indd 11 5285 garde...

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