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Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should 

therefor provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the 

event of product failure within it‘s intended use over the course of the first 

3 years after date of purchase, we will remedy the problem as quickly as 

possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event of 

such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product, 

please contact us via our helpline support services, details of which are to 

be both found in this manual and on the product itself.

If you are not entirely satisfied with this product, please return it to the 

store where it was purchased and we will be pleased to replace or refund 

it. This does not affect your statutory rights.

PRODUCED IN CHINA FOR: 

ALDI STORES LTD., PO BOX 26, ATHERSTONE,
WARWICKSHIRE, CV9 2SH.

ALDI STORES (IRELAND) LTD.
PO BOX 726, NAAS, CO. KILDARE.
Visit us at www.aldi.com

Spend a little

 Live a lot

25cc Petrol

Grass Trimmer

User Manual

Spend a little

 Live a lot

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

 0151 649 1500

 1890 946244

www.einhell.co.uk

Model:

 GLPT 2538   PRODUCT CODE: 68998

03/2016

YEARS

WARRANTY

Contents

Original instruction manual

Pack contents/parts ............................................................................3-4
General information .............................................................................. 5
 

Reading and storing the original instruction manual ......................6

 

Explanation of symbols ..........................................................................6

 

Use and storage of the user guide .......................................................7 

 

Proper Use ................................................................................................7

 

Reasonably foreseeable misuse .......................................................... 8

Safety ...................................................................................................... 9
 

Explanation of the symbols and types of instructions used ............9

 

Safety devices ...................................................................................10-12

 

Safety instructions ...........................................................................12-26

Set up ................................................................................................27-31
 

Before starting the equipment ............................................................ 8

Use .................................................................................................... 32-39
 

Description of the components and control elements .............32-34

 Operation ......................................................................................... 35-38
 

Malfunction and remedy (FAQ) .......................................................... 39

Cleaning ................................................................................................40
Maintenance and servicing ............................................................ 41-49
Technical data ......................................................................................50
Declaration of conformity.....................................................................51
Warranty ..........................................................................................52-54
Recycling .............................................................................................. 55

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Summary of Contents for GLPT 2538

Page 1: ...ORES LTD PO BOX 26 ATHERSTONE WARWICKSHIRE CV9 2SH ALDI STORES IRELAND LTD PO BOX 726 NAAS CO KILDARE Visit us at www aldi com Spend a little Live a lot 25cc Petrol Grass Trimmer User Manual Spend a l...

Page 2: ...ut for steady grip 18 Oil petrol mixing bottle 19 Spark plug wrench 20 Open ended spanner 8 10 mm 21 Handle screw Connecting piece 22 Air filter 23 Spark plug boot 24 Fastening eyelet for carrying str...

Page 3: ...e you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistanc...

Page 4: ...ay lead to death or severe injury if not avoided CAUTION This signal symbol word designates a hazard with low risk that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE This signal symbol...

Page 5: ...risk of physical injury to the user the equipment must not be used to carry out the following work to clean dirt and debris off walkways or to chop up tree or hedge clippings Similarly the equipment m...

Page 6: ...uding children with limited physical sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have r...

Page 7: ...he line spool Touching small objects such as stones with the spool may result in accident or injury if they are catapulted away h When carrying out cutting work on a slope always stand at a lower leve...

Page 8: ...e overbalancing which could result in damage to the machine or serious personal injury or death i Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation Striking smal...

Page 9: ...near inflammable liquids or gases neither in enclosed rooms nor outdoors This may cause explosions and or fire Fire explosion risk u Do not use the equipment if other people or animals are in the imm...

Page 10: ...ly starting d Keep unused petrol machines out of the reach of children Do not let persons use the device who are not familiar with the device or have not read these instructions Petrol machines are da...

Page 11: ...f the engine is held during the starting procedure or whilst the engine is running Never operate the grass trimmer in the wet or in the rain as this can increase the risk of electric shock from the sp...

Page 12: ...ime Take regular breaks with the machine switched off WARNING Risks associated with using the grass trimmer If used improperly or in a negligent manner the grass trimmer can inflict serious injury Car...

Page 13: ...e spindle of the grass trimmer by tightening the spool knob by hand and then with the plastic key supplied 6 Safe operation The safety working and maintenance notes of the manufacturer as well as the...

Page 14: ...Catapulting of small objects such as stones if hit by the rotating line or spool Hearing loss in the event of failure to use the required ear protection Inhaling of fumes from exhaust gasses fuels and...

Page 15: ...ad gently if required and that the spring lock Fig 4a Item 2 on the lower long handle latches securely in the connecting piece Fig 4b Item D Now retighten the handle screw 21 To dismantle proceed in r...

Page 16: ...nt Attach the strap as soon as you have started the engine and it is running in idle mode Switch off the engine before you take off the carrying strap Fig 9a Fig 8a 15 Fig 8b 24 5 Fuel and oil Recomme...

Page 17: ...r Each time before use check the following That there are no leaks in the fuel system That the equipment is in perfect condition and that the safety devices and cutting devices are complete That all s...

Page 18: ...equipment has been idle for less than 15 20min 1 Set the equipment down on a hard level surface 2 Switch the On Off switch to I Fig 1 Item 9 3 Hold the equipment firmly and pull out the starter cable...

Page 19: ...concrete walls etc will result in the line suffering more than the normal level of wear Trimming mowing Swing the equipment from side to side in a scything motion Always keep the cutting tool paralle...

Page 20: ...tor does not start Correct starting procedure not followed Follow the instructions for starting Sooted or damp spark plug Clean the spark plug or replace it with a new one Incorrect carburettor settin...

Page 21: ...r of the equipment Maintenance and servicing Grinding the safety hood blade You will need a No 2PH cross point screwdriver to remove the screw and a flat file to sharpen the bade The safety hood blade...

Page 22: ...arated by the spool divider Wind up all of the line down to the last 15 cm of each end 3 Fasten each of the ends of the line in a slot Fig 6f Item L on the opposite side of the spool 4 Fit the springs...

Page 23: ...tapping it or blowing it out with compressed air 4 Assemble in reverse order NOTICE Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvents Maintenance of the spark plug Electrode gap 0 6 mm di...

Page 24: ...check that the electrode gap is correct or insert a new spark plug with the correct electrode gap 4 Prepare the equipment for operation 5 Fill the tank with the relevant mixture of fuel and oil See th...

Page 25: ...of soiled maintenance material and operating materials at the appropriate collection point Recycle packaging material metal and plastics Ordering replacement parts Please quote the following data whe...

Page 26: ...t your working style to suit the appliance Do not overload the appliance Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary Switch the appliance off when it is not in use Wear protective gloves LpA KpA KW...

Page 27: ...character Ser Nr here 22HHZGD YEARS WARRANTY Your details Name Address Email Date of purchase We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card Location of purchase www einhell co uk 0151 649...

Page 28: ...ts accessories are made of various types of material such as metal and plastic Defective components must be disposed of as special waste Ask your dealer or your local council Recycling The unit is sup...

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