IVT GBC-25MT, Manual

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mixing bottle (a clean container intended for fuel), then
shake the container well.
RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO
GASOLINE : OIL > 40 : 1
ATTENTION! Never use oil intended for four-stroke
engines, nor oil intended for water cooled 2-cycle
engines.
Refueling
1. Always shut off the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes, before refueling.
2. Rest the machine on the ground with the fuel tank
plug (13) facing up.
3. Open the fuel tank plug (13) slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
4. Clean the area around the fuel tank plug (13):
Contamination in the fuel tank (12) can cause operating
problems.
5. Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the
mixing container before filling the tank (12).
6. Fill the tank (12) with correct gasoline-oil mixture.
Do not overfill.
7. Tighten the fuel tank plug (13) securely.
ATTENTION! If the machine is not used for fairly
long time (more than 4 weeks), the fuel tank (12)
should be emptied and cleaned.
CAUTION! Wipe up all spills and
always move the machine away from
the refueling area (min. 3 meters)
before starting.
STARTING / STOPPING THE ENGINE
[F6]
Starting the engine
1. Set the machine down on a hard, level surface
2. Move the on/off switch (5) to the “start” “I” position.
3. Close the choke lever (15). NOTE: The CLOSED
position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold
engine. For restarting a warm engine, leave the choke
lever (15) in the OPEN position.
4. Press the fuel pump (14) (if present) repeatedly,
until fuel begins to fill the bulb (to start a warm engine,
it’s not necessary to press it).
5. Pull the throttle lever (7) and push down the throttle
lockout (6).
6. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using
your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).
7. Grip the handle of recoil starter (11), slowly pull
out the cord with your right hand until you feel some
resistance, then quickly and powerfully pull the cord
(CAUTION! Never twist the recoil starter (11) around
your hand!).
8. Repeat pulling the cord of recoil starter (11) until
the engine starts.
9. When the engine starts, slowly open the choke
lever (15) ONLY if it had been put on CLOSE position
because the engine was cold.
Stopping the engine
1. Reset the throttle lever (7) to the low speed position
and slow down the engine RPM.
2. Set the on/off switch (5) in “STOP” “O” position.
WARNING! The cutting units will
continue to spin briefly after the
engine has stopped or the throttle
lever (7) is released. A coasting blade
can cause injury. Maintain proper
control of the machine until the
cutting tool has completely stopped
rotating.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING! The machines has
extremely sharp blades and if used
incorrectly they can be extremely
dangerous. Improper handling can
cause accidents which in turn may
lead to serious injury or death. Always
carefully follow the instructions when
using the machines.
(FOR THE HEDGE TRIMMER ONLY)
WARNING! The thickness of branches
which may be cut using this machine
is limited up to approximately 25 mm.
Never try to cut branches thicker than
this as doing so may damage the
machine.
Adjusting the angle of blade (28) [F7]
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull upward the locking lever (29) and press down
the adjusting lever (30).
3. Adjust the angle of the blade (28) to the desired and
loose your hand.
(FOR THE POLE PRUNER ONLY)
Checking oil supply [F8]
After starting the engine, run the saw chain (33) at
medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off.