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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.

Wear hearing protection. 

Wear eye protection. 

Wear breathing protection.

Double insulated 

for additional protection.

Conforms to relevant standards for

electromagnetic compatibility.

Use at a distance of at least 

5m from other people.

If cordset is damaged remove it from the 

plug immediately and have it replaced by an 

authorised service centre. 

Do not use in the rain.

Thrown objects and rotating line can 

cause severe injury.

Sharp blade.

Specifications

Voltage:                               230–240Vac ~ 50Hz
Input power:                        550W
No load speed:                     11,000 min

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Cut diameter (swathe):         320mm
Line thickness:                      1.2mm
Spool type:                          Automatic Feed
Sound pressure level:             96dB (A)
Tool weight:                         3.4kg

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 1300 880 001 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.

Summary of Contents for LT550

Page 1: ...1 LT550 050524 ED5 JJ Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL 550W Line Trimmer...

Page 2: ...al purchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may app...

Page 3: ...s a Warranty claim spare part or user information please phone our Help Line for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power to...

Page 4: ...ntangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk o...

Page 5: ...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 A...

Page 6: ...the machine still running When the machine is not in use store it in a dry place and out of reach of children After use disconnect the machine from the power supply and check for damage If you have th...

Page 7: ...s only for the applications intended All other applications are expressly ruled out 1 Extension cord securing hook 2 Handle 3 Trigger switch 4 Lock off button 5 Secondary handle 6 Telescopic shaft 7 T...

Page 8: ...buttons and push the handle over them 2 To adjust the secondary handle press in the secondary handle buttons and rotate the handle to the desired position then release the buttons to lock it into plac...

Page 9: ...same time pull the line out so that it extends a few centimeters past the edge of the guard 3 Remove the cover from the line cutting blade 9 4 During operation to increase the cutting line simply swit...

Page 10: ...grass between the spool and the rim of the guard to prevent the tool from vibrating Using as an edger Note Always unplug the trimmer before carrying out any maintenance or making any adjustments to th...

Page 11: ...or service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 6 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the tool...

Page 12: ...e to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this in...

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