Jonsered GT 2125 User Manual

GT 2125 GC 2125
Operator’s manual (EPA)
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
Always wear:
A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects
Hearing protection
Approved eye protection
Max. speed of output shaft, rpm
This product is in accordance with applicable CE directives.
Only intended for trimmer heads.
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certication requirements for certain markets.
Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance.
Always wear approved protective gloves.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets.
The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres.
Machines tted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a xed object. The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine.
Arrows which show limits for handle positioning.
Always wear approved protective gloves.
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Approved eye protection must always be used.
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Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
Only use non-metallic, exible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord.
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IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
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JONSERED HUSKVARNA SWEDEN
REFER TO OPERATOR`S MANUAL FOR
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
FOR SMALL NON - ROAD ENGINES.
EPTHIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. PH1A

CONTENTS

Contents Note the following before starting:

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CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 4
Machine Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine
safety equipment .......................................................... 6
Cutting equipment ........................................................ 8
General safety precautions .......................................... 9
General working instructions ....................................... 10
Basic working techniques ............................................ 10
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the trimmer? ...................................... 12
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle ................................................. 13
Fitting the loop handle ................................................. 13
Fitting the J-handle ..................................................... 13
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ................................. 13
Fitting the trimmer guard and Auto 32 trimmer head ... 14 Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade
and grass cutter ........................................................... 14
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 15
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head ................ 15
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel .............................................................................. 16
Fueling ......................................................................... 17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ................................................... 18
Starting and stopping ................................................... 18
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor .................................................................... 20
Mufer .......................................................................... 21
Cooling system ............................................................ 22
Bevel gear .................................................................... 22
Air lter ......................................................................... 22
Spark plug .................................................................... 23
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 23
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 24
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 26
s safety equipment ........................................ 4
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Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
WARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modied without
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the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts.
WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used
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incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
This label certify that the product has been certied in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.
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Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT! You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing
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protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when tting cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.
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This section describes the machine s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.
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s safety equipment
WARNING! Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.

Throttle lock

The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with standard EN 1731.
BOOTS Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT Always have a rst aid kit nearby.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

Cutting attachment guard

This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the chapter
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on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is tted this can cause serious personal injury.
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Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
The machine of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit.
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s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
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. These symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the ngers, hands or wrists.
For mufers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment.
WARNING! Mufers tted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and
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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 re!
WARNING! The inside of the mufer contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
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contact with these elements in the event of a damaged mufer.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
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monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a re. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

Cutting equipment

Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass.
Mufer
The mufer is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A mufer tted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a signicant risk of re. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the mufer on your machine is tted with this kind of mesh.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.

Locking nut

A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment.
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Checking, maintaining and servicing
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IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.

Throttle lock

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its
s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
when the throttle lock is released.
original position when you release it.
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Stop switch

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.

Cutting attachment guard

Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked.
Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data.
Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly.
See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.
Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached.
Mufer
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Regularly check that the mufer is securely attached to the machine.
If the mufer on your machine is tted with a spark arrestor mesh then it should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh causes the engine to overheat, which can lead to serious damage. Never use a mufer with a defective spark arrestor mesh.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
General rules
1 Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.

Locking nut

When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.)
Tighten the nut using the socket spanner. 35-50 Nm (3.5­5 kpm).
CAUTION! The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not
be so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine’s safety
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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.
2 Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow
our instructions and use the recommended le gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents.
3 Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
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Cutting equipment

IMPORTANT!
This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
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blade increases the risk of kickback.

Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades

Trimmer head

Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter on Technical data.
Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared.
The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter.
Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.
To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer.
See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions.
Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut at le.
Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.
IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration.
WARNING! Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment.
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This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
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General safety precautions

IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modied in any way from its original specication.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualied specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be tted before starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly led blade can
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increase the risk of accidents.

Starting

Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

Fuel safety

Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.
Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel.
Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.
Never start the machine:
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
4 Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant
and may even cause skin changes.
WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle
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positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
The complete clutch cover and shaft must be tted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.
Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

Transport and storage

Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked ames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.
When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose.
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to nd out where to dispose of excess fuel.
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The transport guard must always be tted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage.
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of re, explosion and
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inhaling fumes.

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.

Basic safety rules

Basic working techniques

Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.

Terms

Use a grass cutter or grass blade for clearing grass.
Use a trimmer head or plastic blades for lighter clearing work, for example along verges or around trees.
WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting
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attachment. Always stop the engine before cleaning.

Grass clearing using a grass blade

1 Look around you:
To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.
To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment.
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 can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
3 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.
4 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit
the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance.
5 Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-right is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.
If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect, e.g. by raking.
Try to work rhythmically. Stand rmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand rmly again.
Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions:
1 Always work at full throttle.
2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut material.
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