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GC2236

Operator’

s manual

Please read the oper

ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Page 1: ...English GC2236 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object This is called blade thrust The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle positioning Always wear approved protective gloves Wear sturdy non slip boots Only use non metallic flexible cutting attachments i e trimmer heads with trim...

Page 3: ...7 Starting and stopping 17 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 19 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 22 Muffler 22 Cooling system 23 Bevel gear 23 Air filter 23 Spark plug 24 Maintenance schedule 25 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 26 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 28 WARNING Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing ...

Page 4: ... and that it will be your companion for a long time Think of this operator s manual as a valuable document By following its content using service maintenance etc the life span and the second hand value of the machine can be extended If you ever lend or sell this machine make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator s manual so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it Good l...

Page 5: ...le 8 Suspension ring 9 Stop switch 10 Throttle lockout 11 Throttle control 12 Spark plug cap and spark plug 13 Cylinder cover 14 Starter handle 15 Fuel tank 16 Air filter cover 17 Choke control 18 Air purge 19 Locking nut 20 Support flange 21 Support cup 22 Blade 23 Drive disc 24 Transport guard 25 Spark plug spanner 26 Locking pin 27 Socket spanner 28 Allen key 29 Guard extension 30 Harness 31 Op...

Page 6: ...ser than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres WARNING This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend person...

Page 7: ... the idle setting Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly See instructions under the heading Start Start the machine and apply full throt...

Page 8: ...a blunt or incorrect cutting attachment wrong type or incorrectly filed see instructions under the heading Filing the blade increases the level of vibration The machine s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check that the vibration dam...

Page 9: ... has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also...

Page 10: ...rass A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass General rules Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the chapter on Technical data Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents IMPORTANT Only use cutting attachments with the guards we reco...

Page 11: ...l trimmer heads and vice versa This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the cord is also important A longer cord requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut th...

Page 12: ... guide in the slot of the combination guard Then click the guard extension into position on the guard with the four quick fasteners WARNING Only grass 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 WARNING When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive d...

Page 13: ...haft Fit the nut G The nut must be tightened to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm 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 rotation Caution left hand thread Fitting other guards and cutting attachments Fit the trimmer guard combination guard A intended ...

Page 14: ...ive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft Screw on the trimmer head plastic blades H in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order ...

Page 15: ...ount 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 Gasoline CAUTION Always use a quality gasoline oil mixture with an octane rating of at least 87 octane RON MON 2 If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter see chapter on Technical data always use a good quality...

Page 16: ...nk can cause operating problems Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank WARNING The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when working near flammable substances and or vapours WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Do not smoke o...

Page 17: ... is exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine Starting and stopping Starting Primer bulb Press the a...

Page 18: ...not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine CAUTION Do not put any part 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 damaged spark plug cap Stopping Stop the engine by switchin...

Page 19: ...rrying or transporting the equipment any distance 9 Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight IMPORTANT This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert Contact your dealer or your service workshop Avoid all usage whi...

Page 20: ... to be cut The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed Clearing The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it...

Page 21: ...awn and damage the tool Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head Sweeping The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro When cutting and sweeping ...

Page 22: ... basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use The carburettor should then be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTION If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T s...

Page 23: ... over the cylinder Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week more often in demanding conditions A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder Bevel gear The bevel gear is filled with the right amount of grease at the factory However before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled 3 4 full with gre...

Page 24: ... Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburetor adjustment An incorrect fuel mixture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed always check the spark plug first...

Page 25: ...ary X Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly X Check that nuts and screws are tight X Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines X Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly X Check the starter and starter cord X Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged X Clean the outside...

Page 26: ...t rpm 8920 Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 kW rpm 1 6 8400 Catalytic converter muffler Yes Speed regulated ignition system Yes Emissions Durability Period according to California Air Resources Board h 125 Ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap inch mm 0 02 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 27 0 6 Weight Weight without fuel cutting attachment and...

Page 27: ...eeth 537 33 16 04 Grass 255 4 Ø 255 4 teeth 537 33 16 04 Multi 275 4 Ø 275 4 teeth 537 33 16 04 Multi 300 3 Ø 300 3 teeth 537 33 16 04 Plastic blades Polytrim Ø 300 mm Separate blades have part number 531 01 77 15 537 33 16 04 Trimmer head Tap N Go 35 Spin Ø 2 4 3 0 mm cord 537 33 16 04 S35 Ø 2 4 3 0 mm cord 537 33 16 04 Tap N Go 45 Spin Ø 2 7 3 3 mm cord 537 33 16 04 Support cup 503 89 01 02 ...

Page 28: ...road engine to a Jonsered distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty coverage you should contact Jonsered in USA at 1 800 487 5951 in CANADA at 1 800 805 5523 or send e mail correspondance to emissions husqvarnagroup com WARRANTY C...

Page 29: ...ed will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Jonsered in USA at 1 800 487 5951 in CANADA at 1 800 805 5523 or send e mail correspondence to emissions husqvarn...

Page 30: ...1 Poly Trim 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20mm 20mm B A 6 Nm X 10 ...

Page 31: ... Clic 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 11 8 5 m 28 4 8 4 2 m 14 2 4 2 7 mm 095 106 10 cm 4 6 15 cm S35 ...

Page 32: ...1 2 4 3 2 4 2 7 mm 095 106 4 25 m 14 4 25 m 14 B 6 15 cm A 6 15 cm S35 5 ...

Page 33: ...Tap n Go 35 Spin Clic 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 5 m 28 4 8 4 3 m 14 2 4 2 7 mm 095 106 10 cm 4 6 15 cm ...

Page 34: ... Clic 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 m 32 4 8 4 3 m 14 2 7 3 3 mm 106 13 10 cm 4 6 15 cm Tap n Go 45 Spin ...

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