Jonsered GT32L Operator's Manual

530088107 11/14/01

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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

Trigger Handle

Handlebar

Shield

Muffler

Choke
Lever

Starter Handle

Spark Plug

Fuel
Cap

ON/STOP
Switch

Operator’s

Manual

Line Limiter Blade

Trimmer
Head

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

A.

WARNING!

This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can

cause serious or even fatal injury.

B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter.

C

.

WARNING!

The trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or

injured. Always wear eye protection.

D. Always use:

Ear protection

Protective glasses or visor
E. Assist handle to be positioned only between the arrows.
F. The operator of the machine must insure that no one comes within a 15 meter radius

while working. When several operators are working within the same area a safety dis-

tance of at least 15 meters must be observed.
G. Use unleaded or quality leaded petrol and two--stroke oil.
H. Engine ON/STOP Switch.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury.

DANGER:

This power tool can be

dangerous!

This unit can cause serious injury
including amputation or blindness to the op­erator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in­struction manual before assembling and us­ing the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to per­sons who read, understand, and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and
on the unit. Never allow children to operate
this unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:

Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

WARNING:

Trimmer line can throw
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

Leg Guards

Boots

Eye

Protection

ALWAYS WEAR:

Thrown
Objects

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown
objects. Blade/T rimmer line can throw objects
violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

Hazard Zone

15 Meters

WARNING:

Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING:

The blade continues to
spin after the throttle is released or, engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects
or seriously cut if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material

OPERATOR SAFETY

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Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance on
your unit. (Safety glasses are available.)
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.

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Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.

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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.

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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

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Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.

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Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,

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drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.

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Wear hearing protection.

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Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.

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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte­nance (except carburetor adjustments).

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Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.

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Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.

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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.

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Use only recommended replacement line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

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Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.

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Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

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Never start engine with clutch drum re­moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se­rious injury.

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Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.

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Make carburetor adjustments with the low­er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.

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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.

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Use only recommended McCullochrac­cessories and replacement parts.

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Have all maintenance and service not ex­plained in this manual performed by your au­thorized service dealer .

FUEL SAFETY

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Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

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Keep away from sparks or flames.

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Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.

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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.

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Move at least 3 meters away from fueling
site before starting engine.

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Stop engine and allow it to cool before
removing fuel cap.

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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans­porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car­buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.

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Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.

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Always store gasoline in a container ap­proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.

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Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders, and helpers at least 15 meters
away. Stop engine immediately if you are
approached.

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Always keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.

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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.

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Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level. Do not raise engine above your waist.

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Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when
engine is running. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.

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Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

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Stop the unit before carrying.

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Keep muffler away from your body.

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Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it stops.

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Store unit so the weed blade or line limiter
blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the tube.

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Always install transport guard on blade
before transporting or storage.

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Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor­mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper­ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.

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ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following list:

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Brushcutter

S

Blade shield screws (4)

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Cupped washer

S

Large nut for installing blades

S

Hex wrench

S

Metal shield

S

Plastic shield

S

Shoulder strap with warning

S

4--point weed blade

S

Trimmer head

S

Handlebar

S

Wing nut

WARNING:

Always stop unit and dis­connect spark plug before performing any as­sembly procedures.

WARNING:

If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

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Hex wrench (provided)

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Adjustable wrench

ATTACH THE TUBE
NOTE:

Illustrations within this section will help
in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to
read each section and review the illustrations,
before you begin.

NOTE:

A drive shaft is located in the center of
the tube. Make sure this shaft does not fall out of
the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significantly re­duce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls out,
clean, relubricate , and re-install.

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Insert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts
as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you
will tighten them during a later step.

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Position locknuts in lower holes.

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Tighten the screws with the hex wrench just
enough to hold the hardware together while
holding the locknuts with your other hand.

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Remove the packing cover from the
straight end of the tube (your unit may not
have a packing cover.)

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Pull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of
the inside of the tube.

Drive shaft

Tube

NOTE:

The end of the drive shaft is square.
This square end fits inside a square hole in a
shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of
the engine and you will see the square hole in
the shaft.

NOTE:

The end of the tube has a groove that
aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo­cate the groove and ridge.

GrooveRidge

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Align the groove in the tube with the ridge in
the engine opening. Insert the tube into the
opening.

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Firmly push the tube into engine until it will no
longer go into the opening.

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Tighten screws alternately with the hex
wrench until secure.

ATTACH THE THROTTLE CABLE
CAUTION:

Do not bend the throttle cable.

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Slide the throttle trigger housing from the
foam grip about 1!to 1 --1/2!.

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Insert the throttle cable through the tunnel in
the foam grip until the end of the cable ex­tends at least 2 inches beyond grip.

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Hold the trigger away from the tube; insert
the barrel end of the throttle cable into the
round opening in the trigger.

NOTE:

When inserting barrel end of the
throttle cable into the round opening in trigger,
make sure that the barrel is completely in­serted and throttle cable is located in the split
in the arm.

Screw

Nut

Arm

Barrel

Round hole in
trigger

Throttle
trigger
housing

Foam grip

Lockwasher

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Push the cable back into the split in the arm.
Guide the arm into the foam grip tunnel until
the throttle trigger housing is flush against
the grip.

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Squeeze and hold trigger against foam grip.
Install screw and nut.