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OWNER’S MANUAL GCMT262 MULTI TOOL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE WARNING: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES Gardencare User Manual 1110CA - VI...
Danger: Risk of fire or explosion Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise levels Beware of objects being thrown from the operating zone Warning: Keep all people, animals and vulnerable objects at least 15 metres from the working area. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
• In general, operate the multi-tool between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends. • Avoid using the multi-tool late at night and/or early in the morning. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
SAFETY WHEN USING THE MULTI- TOOL TOOL • When using the multi-too l, grip the handles firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so your l, grip the handles firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so your l, grip the handles firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture while working.
ASSEMBLY OF THE BRUSH CUTTER ASSEMBLY OF THE BRUSH CUTTER The blade fitted to the guard is sharp and can cause injury, always wear gloves. The blade fitted to the guard is sharp and can cause injury, always wear gloves. INSTALLATION OF THE GUARD •...
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INSTALLATION OF THE 3 TOOTH BLADE INSTALLATION OF THE 3 TOOTH BLADE Always wear gloves when touching the blade Always wear gloves when touching the blade • Lay the brush cutter on its back with the Lay the brush cutter on its back with the gearbox shaft facing up. •...
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REPLACING THE NYLON CORD Check to see if the nylon head is damaged before replacing the cord. If you can see serious Check to see if the nylon head is damaged before replacing the cord. If you can see serious Check to see if the nylon head is damaged before replacing the cord.
• Avoid e ngaging stones, piles of earth, ngaging stones, piles of earth, small p ieces of wood or anything that could be hidden or difficult to see ieces of wood or anything that could be hidden or difficult to see in the grass.
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Failure to do so could damage the pump and screw Fig 24. • With a screwdriver, push in on the oil flow rate adjusting screw and turn in the desired direction (there are three incremental settings) • Clockwise-decrease lubrication, Counter clockwise-increase lubrication. Fig 24 Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
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After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated Fig 29. • Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated Fig 30. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
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(1) Depth gauge set tool (Oregon part no 27530) (1) Depth gauge set tool (Oregon part no 27530) Fig 29 (2) File shoulder round (3) Depth gauge standard (4) Cutter length (5) Filing angle (6) Side plate angle (7) Top plate cutting angle Fig 30 Fig 31 GEARBOX...
• After you have finished using the hedge trimmer, clean the blades and apply clean light grade lubricating oil to the entire length of the blades, including the blade bolts. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
ATTACHING THE TOOLS TO THE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE TOOLS TO THE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY • Rest the power unit/shaft assembly on a flat firm surface. Rest the power unit/shaft assembly on a flat firm surface. • Ensure that the clamping wing nut (2) is loose, pull out locator Ensure that the clamping wing nut (2) is loose, pull out locator pin (1).
When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or naked flames anywhere nearby before refuelling. Keep clear of the cutting head as it may start moving when the engine starts. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
STARTING THE ENGINE • CAUTION do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is extended, this can damage the starter mechanism.
HOT ENGINE STARTING • Set the ignition switch Fig 35 to the Set the ignition switch Fig 35 to the START ( I ) position. • Pull the starter rope until the engine starts. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts. •...
SPARK PLUG • Poor starting or misfiring is often caused by a fouled or defective spark plug, clean and reset Poor starting or misfiring is often caused by a fouled or defective spark plug, clean and reset Poor starting or misfiring is often caused by a fouled or defective spark plug, clean and reset the gap to 0.65 mm, or replace the spark plug with NGK: BPRM7A as necessary Fig 37.
Fig 41 SAFETY LOCK, Fig 41 SAFETY LOCK, THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER SAFETY LOCK • The safety lock is to prevent the throttle lever from accidentally being engaged. The safety lock is to prevent the throttle lever from accidentally • The throttle lever, Fig 41, can only be pressed in if the safety lock is held down.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GARDENCARE GCMT262 Type Air cooled 2-stroke petrol engine Model IE34F-2E Displacement : ( cm 25.4 cc Max. output 0.7 (kw) in accordance with ISO 8893 –1 Idle speed: rpm (min 2800±150 –1 Max. power speed: rpm (min Max.
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Overall size (LxWxH) 2100mmx230mmx250mm Reduction ratio 0.94 Cutting head Guide bar size 12 inches (300mm) Saw chain Pitch x Gauge 3/8x0.042 in’/(9.53x1.07mm) Oil pump Plunger type Sprocket Above specifications are subject to change without notice. Gardencare User Manual GCMT262 1110CA-Vii...
The manufacturer undertakes to replace, any spare parts that are classified as defective by an appointed GARDENCARE service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of the machine, either partially or wholly, and /or consequential damages and /or interest charge either directly or indirectly.
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