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Use
1. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass, where

feasible.

3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing. 
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and

wear non-slip footwear.

5. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you could

trip.  Walk, never run.

6. Switch off before pushing the trimmer over

surfaces other than grass.

7. Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards

or without guards in place.

8. Never fit metal cutting elements.
9. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all

times and especially when switching on the motor.

10. Keep cutting head below waist level.
11. Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst trimming or

edging - objects may be thrown by the cutting line.

12. Beware of cut-off pieces of nylon line ejected

during use.

13. If you hit an object, do not use your trimmer until

you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe

operating condition.

14. If the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, check

immediately.  Excessive vibration can cause injury.

Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

the trimmer is in safe working condition.

2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement cutting line specified

for this product.

4. Only use replacement parts and accessories

recommended by Husqvarna UK Ltd..

5. To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands

clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the
guard.

6. Clean unit with a dry cloth. Never use metal

objects to clean the unit.

7. Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.  Any repairs

must be carried out by an authorised repairer.

8. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of

children.  Do not store outdoors.

9. Allow the product to cool for atleast 30 minutes

before storing.

Assembly Instructions

Safety Guard Assembly (A) & (B)
1. Locate the safety guard (B1) over the cutting head

(A2).  Ensure the nylon line is fed through the hole in
the safety guard as illustrated in fig A.

2. Push into location and turn safety guard in the direc-

tion illustrated in Fig B, until a click is heard and the
safety guard is securely locked in position.

• ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURELY IN

PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST GUARD.

Wheel Assembly (C) & (D)
1. Fix the 2 halves of the wheel together as illustrated

in fig C.

2. Attach the wheel to the trimmer making sure that it is lo-

cated into the groove on the trimmer head (D1).

3. Clip the wheel together on the other side, making

sure it is secure.

4. The wheel should turn freely.

B

A

C

D

1

2

1

Attatching the Trimmer Head to the Sabre Handle
1.

Push the Trimmer Head onto the Sabre Handle until you hear a click. (E1)

2.

Push the Trimmer Head further onto the Sabre Handle until it reaches the mark shown in Fig E2. 

3.

Turn the Trimmer Head collar until it is secure. (E3)

E2

E1

E3

Summary of Contents for GCT24A

Page 1: ... IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read before use retain for future reference Sabre Trim Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...on concerning the use of the product by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator 2 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine 3 Stop using the machine while people especially children or pets are nearby 4 Only use the product in ...

Page 3: ...ts and accessories recommended by Husqvarna UK Ltd 5 To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the guard 6 Clean unit with a dry cloth Never use metal objects to clean the unit 7 Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly Any repairs must be carried out by an authorised repairer 8 Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children Do not...

Page 4: ...speed before trim ming or edging 3 If the noise of the nylon line being cut cannot be heard more line will need to be fed out 4 To feed more line it is first necessary to to allow the motor to stop completely then re start allowing the motor to reach full speed 5 Repeat step 4 until you hear the line hitting against the cutter Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times 6 If problems are experi...

Page 5: ...ally every time the trimmer head stops rotating and returns to operating speed Extra line can be fed out manually as described in Manual line feed 4 To stop your trimmer release the switch lever How to edge 1 To convert to edging mode press button N1 and twist head N2 An audible click will confirm that the head is locked 2 To start press lock off button K1 squeeze the switch lever K2 release lock ...

Page 6: ...on line only is also available Both are available from Husqvarna UK Ltd stockists To fit spool and line complete 1 Remove old spool 2 Place new spool into spoolholder with cut out area of the spool in line with eyelet as shown in figureV 3 Release line from cleat and feed line through eyelet V Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it during fitment whilst keeping the spoolholder steady ...

Page 7: ... one of the buttons Clean the wheel and groove on trimmer head with a soft brush X3 X4 4 Attach wheel as described in Wheel Assembly 5 Inspect the product carefully especially the parts of the cutting head 6 If your product is damaged in any way contact your local Husqvarna UK Ltd approved service centre Never use a damaged product Storing your product 1 Attach the Steady Handle Storage Holder to ...

Page 8: ...k product rating label 5 If you have a problem with your machine contact your local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full details of your product as described on the product rating label 6 Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by your Service Centre it is important to take your complete machine including cable and any extension cables used A network of specialist dealers can b...

Page 9: ...tly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Husqvarna UK Ltd or by the machine having been modified in any way Guarantee Guarantee Policy EC Declaration of Conformity Husqvarna AB 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden Declare under our sole responsibility that the product s Category Battery Lawn Trimmer Model s GTC24A Identification o...

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