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Please read these instructions and make 

sure you understand them before using the 

machine.

Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel 

d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine.

Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones 

y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes 

de utilizar la máquina.

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Summary of Contents for GC2126C

Page 1: ...erstand them before using the machine Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d utilisation avant d utiliser la machine Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina 54 79 2 27 28 53 ...

Page 2: ...ls WARNING Clearing saws brush cutters and trimmers can be dan gerous Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Always wear S A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Max...

Page 3: ...rass blades 22 Maintenance schedule 23 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 24 EC declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only 25 Note the following before starting Please read the operator s manual carefully Jonsered has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice WARNING A clearing saw brushcutter o...

Page 4: ...ade not included 7 Throttle control 22 Drive disc 8 Stop switch 23 Socket spanner 9 Throttle lock 24 Transport guard 10 Harness clamp 25 Hex wrench 11 Cylinder cover 26 Locking pin 12 Starter handle 27 Harness 13 Fuel tank 28 J handle 14 Choke control 29 Shaft coupling 15 Primer bulb 30 Operator s manual What is what 5 2 9 10 7 16 22 23 25 1 3 8 11 15 13 14 6 12 17 4 4 4 27 1 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 ...

Page 5: ...section on Technical data Never use the machine if you are tired if you have drunk alcohol or if you are taking medi cation that could affect your vision your judge ment or your co ordination Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold very hot and or humid climates Wear personal protective equipment See in structions under the heading Personal protec tive equipment Nev...

Page 6: ...by two independent return springs This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting IMPORTANT All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training This is especially true of the machine s safety equipment If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent When you buy any of our products we guaran...

Page 7: ...nce symptoms of overexposure to vibration Such symptoms include numbness loss of feeling tingling pricking pain loss of strength changes in skin color or condition These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists The risk increases at low temperatures Muffler The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator In countries that have...

Page 8: ...erformance S Extend the life of cutting equipment IMPORTANT Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the section on Technical data Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp ened Follow our recommendations Also re fer to the instructions on the...

Page 9: ...ts See the section on Technical data IMPORTANT Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum other wise the machine will generate harmful vibration S Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa This is be cause when clearing using trimmer line the engine must throw out the trimmer line radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance...

Page 10: ...blades grass cutters or trimmer heads plastic blades may be used when the J handle is fitted Saw blades must never be used with the J handle S Push the attachment into the coupling until the attachment snaps into place S Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely B A Dismantling S Loosen the coupling by turning the knob at least three times S Push and hold the button C While securely holding...

Page 11: ...e cutting at tachment is parallel to the ground Fitting the harness clamp S Place the upper harness clamp over the shaft and position the lower harness clamp under the shaft Align the upper and lower clamp screw holes Clamp must be fitted above the arrow on the shaft see illustration Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground If you use a grass blade it should balance ab...

Page 12: ... Use the socket spanner in the tool kit Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible To tighten the nut turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rota tion CAUTION left hand thread Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head S Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use with the trimmer head Hook the trimmer guard combination guard onto the fitting on the s...

Page 13: ...mixture of petrol and two stroke engine oil It is important to accurately mea sure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture Petrol CAUTION Always use a good quality pet rol oil mixture at least 90 octane Use low emission petrol also known as alkylate petrol ...

Page 14: ...ar flammable sub stances and or vapors Fuelling WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel Always shut off the engine before refueling Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refu elling When refueling open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently Tighten the fuel cap carefully ...

Page 15: ...er bulb Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb The primer bulb need not be completely filled Choke Move the blue engine choke lever over to the closed position Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger Slowly pull out the cord...

Page 16: ...of your body in marked area Contact can result in burns to the skin or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged Always use gloves Do not use a machine with dam aged spark plug cap Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops CAUTION The stop switch automatically returns to the start position In order to pre vent unintent...

Page 17: ...ith the engine running or while the cutting attachment is rotating WARNING Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment Always stop the engine before cleaning WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut ma terial while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop...

Page 18: ...eed S When trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head Grass clearing using a grass blade S Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems S A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass S The grass is cut down with a sideways swinging movement where the movement from right to left is...

Page 19: ...s type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the trimmer line is rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop the engine and trimmer head before you remove material that has wound around the drive shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury The bevel gear...

Page 20: ...eadjust First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate Then turn the screw counter clockwise until the cutting attachment stops The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every posi tion The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attach ment starts to rotate CAUTION If the cutting attachment...

Page 21: ...be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary CAUTION Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder 0 6 mm Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid S Carburetor malfunctions S Starting problems S Loss of engine power S Unnecessary wear to engine parts S Excessive fuel...

Page 22: ...lades of the specified type WARNING Always stop the en gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cut ting attachment has stopped com pletely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it Bevel gear The bevel gear is filled with the right quan tity of grease at the factory H...

Page 23: ...d and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tightened correctly Check that nuts and screws are tight Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines Check the starter and starter cord Clean the outside of the spark plug Re move it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 6 mm or replace the spark plug C...

Page 24: ...oise levels see note 2 Equivalent noise pressure level at the operators ear measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868 dB A min max 93 96 Vibration levels Vibration levels at handles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 FRONT HANDLE Idling m s2 min max 2 9 4 7 Racing m s2 min max 3 1 6 2 REAR HANDLE Idling m s2 min max 1 9 2 6 Racing m s2 min max 5 5 8 4 Note 1 Noise emissions in...

Page 25: ...ucts Italia S p A Valmadrera Italy Tel 39 0341 203211 declare that the grass trimmer model Jonsered GC2126C from serial numbers 2006 319N00001 and onwards the year is clearly stated on the rating plate followed by the serial number comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of 22 June 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of 3 May 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibilit...

Page 26: ...26 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 20i 10i 3 m 6 m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 27: ...27 Plastic Blades Tri Cut 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

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