Yard force GT A42, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...0am to 4 30pm Saturday 9 00am to 3 00pm Email service actionspares com au Model GT A42 OPERATOR S MANUAL PETROL BRUSH CUTTER WARNING Read this manual carefully before using your brush cutter and keep it in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 2: ...manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety Please read this operator s manual carefully WELCOME 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTENDED USE 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 4 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 PREPARATION 10 OPERATION 15 MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 STORAGE 21 WARRANTY 22 ...

Page 3: ...rimming grass Do not use it for other purposes Note This tool is designed for domestic use It is not designed for or warranted for use in commercial trade or industrial applications Model GT A42 Engine Type 2 Stroke Euro V Displacement 33 cc Max Cutting speed 7000 rpm Rated Power 0 9 kw Metal Blade size 1 4 x 255 x 25 4 mm Max Cutting Capacity Ø 13 mm Nylon Line Cutting Head Max Cut 420 mm Nylon L...

Page 4: ... Spark plug 2 Starter 3 Fuel cap 4 Air filter 5 Strap attachment point 6 Left handle 7 Shaft joint clamp 8 Guard 9 Cutting Head 10 Cutting blade 11 Right handle 12 Throttle lever 13 Throttle lock button 14 ON OFF switch 15 Throttle interlock 16 Control cable 15 ...

Page 5: ...all packing material Check the completeness of the package content Check the tool and its accessories for transportation damage WARNING Danger of suffocating Packing materials are not toys Children must not play with plastic bags IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED PLEASE CONTACT ACTION SPARES 1300 418 640 Recycle dispose of packaging materials in accordance to the regulations and requirements of ...

Page 6: ...al and or on the product to attract your attention to possible risks These symbols and the explanations that accompany them must be understood WARNING To reduce the risk of injury all users must read the operator s manual before using the product Risk of flying debris Keep bystanders away at least 15 metres WARNING or CAUTION This symbol before a safety comment indicates a precaution warning or da...

Page 7: ... WARNING Proper safety precautions must be observed Like all power equipment this tool must be handled carefully DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF OR OTHERS TO DANGER Follow these general rules Do not permit others to use this tool unless they are trained in its operation WARNING THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES Read the instructions carefully for the correct handling preparation maintenance starting and...

Page 8: ...h parts having equivalent specifications WHEN USING THE TOOL A Stop the engine before Cleaning or when clearing a blockage Checking carrying out maintenance or working on the tool Adjusting the working position of the cutting device Leaving the tool unattended B Ensure that the tool is correctly located in a designated working position before starting the engine C While operating the tool always e...

Page 9: ...t smoke or use a mobile phone while refuelling This is potentially dangerous as it may ignite the fuel and cause an explosion I Take care not to spill fuel When refuelling the tool ensure that the engine has been switched off Prevent the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with the hot engine Never refuel whilst the engine is running J Be careful where you store the tool Store the tool in a d...

Page 10: ...s and objects in the working area Keep people children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the tool is in use PREPARATION BEFORE THE BRUSH CUTTER CAN BE USED IT REQUIRES SOME ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE GUARD With the 5 mm Hex key Remove the two screws from the top of the guard and the one on the side of the cutting head Place the Bracket H on the top of the shaft and reinsert and tighten th...

Page 11: ...a left hand thread Remove the flange nut using the Spark plug spanner J by turning it in a clockwise direction Remove the top flange and mount the blade on the centre boss Replace the flange and make sure that the blade stays correctly mounted Replace the flange nut Tighten the flange nut firmly anti clockwise Remove the Hex key to unlock the shaft ...

Page 12: ...t using the Spark plug spanner J by turning it in a clockwise direction Remove the top flange Mount the line trimmer head onto the spindle Tighten the line trimmer head in an anti clockwise direction On the underside of the guard remove the protective cover on the line cutting blade Remove the hex key to unlock the shaft Store the top flange and flange nut in a safe place in case they are needed f...

Page 13: ... Adjust the position of the handles to be comfortable for operation Firmly tighten all the handlebar clamp screws JOIN THE UPPER AND LOWER SHAFTS Line up the button on the lower shaft with the hole in the shaft clamp and insert the lower shaft into the clamp until the button clicks into the hole in the clamp Firmly tighten the knob on the clamp NOTE Whilst inserting the shaft into the joining clam...

Page 14: ...re a thorough mix CAUTION Never use raw fuel without oil in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the warranty for that product Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for over 90 days CAUTION The 2 stroke oil must be a premium grade oil for 2 cycle air cooled engines and must be mixed at a 40 1 ratio with the fuel Mixing the fuel at a greater ratio than 40 1 provides in...

Page 15: ...ful not to spill any mixture If this happens wipe the spill with a clean rag Start the engine at least three metres away from the area where the fuel tank has been filled up in order to reduce risk of fire NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use RUNNING IN THE ENGINE A factory new machine should run at moderate speed for the first 2 3 hours of work as...

Page 16: ... lever to the start position Set the ON OFF switch 14 to the ON position Briskly pull the starter until the engine splutters This may take up to 10 pulls Immediately move the choke lever to the run position Pull the starter again until the engine starts Grasp the right handle with your right hand to depress the throttle interlock 15 and squeeze the throttle lever 16 to increase the speed of the en...

Page 17: ...der strap to position the brush cutter at a comfortable operating position and to assure that the shoulder strap will reduce the risk of operator contact with the blade WARNING Always position the brush cutter on the operator s right hand side when using WARNING The operator must keep at least 15 metres away from bystanders when using the brush cutter WARNING Read and understand all of the safety ...

Page 18: ...he spool head on concrete as it may crack the spool housing NOTE Always keep the line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter Each time the line trimmer spool is bumped it releases approximately 2cm of line Release the line until it strikes the line cutting blade This may require several taps Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as gl...

Page 19: ...r to the tool Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug turn anti clockwise to remove Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0 6 0 7 mm Replace any damaged or visibly worn plug with a RCJ6Y spark plug or equivalent Reinstall the spark plug by hand then tighten it firmly with the spark plug wrench EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE INSPECTION Inspect the entire tool and tubes for damage including loose...

Page 20: ...Spark plug is fouled Replace spark plug No Spark Turn ignition switch to ON position Engine is flooded Remove the spark plug and leave for 1 hr Replace the spark plug and try again Engine hard to start Water in fuel or stale fuel Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel Spark plug Service spark plug Engine lacks power Air filter clogged Clean the air filter Engine run hot Incorrect fuel mixture Repl...

Page 21: ...the spark plug and then pour approximately a teaspoon of 2 stroke oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Before reinstalling the spark plug pull the starter 2 or 3 times to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls AIR FILTER Remove clean and reinstall the filter element STORAGE Store the tool in a clean dry dust free environment STORAGE At the end of the life of the product please rec...

Page 22: ...rial or commercial purposes Should service become necessary during the warranty period the purchaser should contact Action Spares on 1300 418 640 In order to obtain warranty service the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase notwithstanding any subsequent repair or parts...

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