Global Machinery Company LTP25SS User Manual

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25.4CC

PETROL LINE
TRIMMER

LTP25SS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Code: LTP25SS IM

Date: 061229 Edition: 01 Op: GM

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Contents

Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.

This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase.
If found to be defective in materials or workmanship,
the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired
or replaced free of charge with another of the same item.

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small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is
essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where
the purchase cannot be verified.

This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not
cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the
power tool is covered under this warranty.

With continuing product development, changes may have
occurred which render the product received slightly
different to that shown in this instruction manual.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you
not have access to the internet, please contact our
service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).

Warranty 2

Introduction 3

Environmental protection 3

Description of symbols 3

Specifications 4

Safety instructions 4

Additional safety rules for petrol line trimmers 5

Unpacking 5

Contents of carton 5

Know your product 6

Assembly 7

Mixing the fuel 8

Filling The Tank 8

Starting the line trimmer 9

Stopping the line trimmer 10

Running in the engine 10

Use of the petrol line trimmer 10

Operating the line trimmer 10

Feeding the line 11

Advancing the llne manually 11

Tips for cutting 11

Replacement of the cutting line 11

Maintenance 12

Storage and maintenance after use 13

Problems 14

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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

Wear safety footwear.

Wear safety gloves.

Warning.

Read these instructions for use carefully.

Choke control

Start position (choke closed).

Run position (choke open).

Use at a distance of at least 15m
from other people.

Thrown objects and rotating line can cause severe
injury. Do not operate the unit without the safety
guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutter.

Sharp blade on the safety guard, do not touch
the cut off knife.

Explosive material.

Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler,
gear box or cylinder, you may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from operation and remain
hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.

Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
Phone [phone] in Australia or
0800 445 721 in New Zealand.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.

CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.

Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way

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Noise label rating 85dBA
(taken at 7.5 meters) you must wear
ear protection at all times.

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Specifications

Engine: 25.4cc, 2 stroke

Max. speed: 9000min

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Cutting diameter (swathe): 380mm

Line thickness: 2mm

Spool type: Bump feed, twin line

Fuel tank capacity: 700ml

Fuel type: Unleaded petrol

Fuel mixture: Unleaded petrol:
2-Stroke oil (40:1)

Equivalent spark plugs: NGK BPMR7A
CHAMPION CJ7Y

Net Weight: 4.0kg

Noise label rating 85dBA (taken at 7.5 meters) you must wear ear
protection at all times.

Safety instructions

WARNING. Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
“power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Save these instructions
Work area

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities ensure that these
are connected and properly used. Use of these

devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Turn tool off completely before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.

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• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

personnel using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

Additional safety rules for petrol line
trimmers

• Do not operate in a hazardous location.

Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion
of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.

• Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases,

smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.

• Protect your tool. This line trimmer is NOT

WEATHERPROOF and should not be exposed
to direct sunlight, high ambient temperature
and damp, wet or high humidity conditions.

• Do not smoke while refuelling. This is potentially

dangerous as it may ignite the fuel and cause an explosion.

• Take care not to spill fuel. When refuelling the line

trimmer ensure that the motor has been switched off.
Prevent the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with the
hot motor. Never refuel whilst the engine running.

• Be careful where you store the line trimmer. Store the

line trimmer in a dry area away from flammable liquids.

• Keep your distance. The line trimmer emits exhaust

fumes. Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.

• Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix

40 parts unleaded fuel to 1 part 2-stroke oil. If not, the
engine will overheat and cause damage to your line
trimmer.

• Use good quality air cooled 2-stroke engine oil.

• Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when

engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel
tank.

Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your petrol line trimmer is faulty or that a part is missing.
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

Contents of carton

• Upper shaft with motor

• Lower shaft

• Safety guard with attaching bolt and nut

• Hex key

• Spark Plug Wrench

• Bump feed spool

• Fuel mixing canister

• Carry Strap