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Operator′s manual
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer can be dangerous if used trimmer cord. 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 Noise emission to the environment operator’s manual. according to the Euro
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can Contents ...................................................................... 3 result in permanent hearing impairment. So ! Note the following before starting: ..............................
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INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Jonsered product! We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service work
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 4 5 7 14 15 2 3 13 6 19 12 10 11 8 9 18 16 17 What is what on the grass trimmer? 1 Trimmer head 11 Air purge 2 Cord cutter 12 Air filter cover 3 Cutting attachment guard 13 Clutch cover 4 Shaft 14 Cylinder cover 5 Loop handle 15 Spark plug cap and spark plug 6 Throttle control 16 Combination spanner 7 Stop switch 17 Locking pin 8 Starter handle 18 Spanner 9 Fuel tank 19 Operator′s manual 10 Choke control English – 5
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing ! protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for trimming grass. HEARING PROTECTION The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter reduction. on Technical data. Ne
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a Machine′s safety equipment significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. IMPORTANT! 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. WARNING! Always stop
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ASSEMBLY 6 Connect the stop switch wires to the wires from the engine Fitting the main body (it is not important which wire is connected to which). Connect the engine (A) to the tube (B) with four screws (C). A Adjusting the throttle wire C 1 Loosen the lock-nut (C) and adjust the cable adjuster sleeve (D) so the stop on the carburettor throttle cam just contacts the throttle stop and the cable position keep 1–2 B mm play between cable lug and slotted fitting when the throttle trigger is ful
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the cutting equipment WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the chapter ! on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury. Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head • Attach the cord cutter (A) to the trimmer guard using two M5x16 screws, locking washers and nuts as shown. B C A D • Fit the guard (B) to the gear housing (C) using the support plate (D) and two screws. • Turn the output
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. NB! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good quality your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petr
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the ! machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engin
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STARTING AND STOPPING Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. Check before starting • Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard. • All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine. Starting and stopping Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 5 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold. General working instructions 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a trimmer. 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 understan
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Sweeping Grass trimming with a trimmer head • The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro. Trimming • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut. • When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain
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MAINTENANCE Carburettor Muffler Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes. The engine will be run in after it has used 8-10 tanks of fuel. To ensure that the engine runs at peak performance and CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic produces as little harmful exhaust fumes as possible after the converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your running-in period, ask your dealer/service workshop (which
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MAINTENANCE Cooling system Air filter To keep the working temperature as low as possible the The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt machine is equipped with a cooling system. in order to avoid: 2 • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. 1 Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. The cooling system consists of: 1 Cooling fins on t
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. X Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the
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TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data GT2123 Engine 3 Cylinder displacement, cm 22,8 Cylinder bore, mm 32,2 Stroke, mm 28 Idle speed, rpm 3000 Recommended max. speed, rpm 10000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 10000 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 0,59/7000 Catalytic converter muffler No Speed-regulated ignition system No Ignition system Spark plug NGK BPMR 6Y Electrode gap, mm 0,6-0,7 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,55 Weight Weight without fuel, cutting at
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TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the grass trimmers Jonsered GT2123 with serial numbers dating from 2009 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: - of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC - of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004
