Intended Use; Technical Data; Before Starting The Equipment - EINHELL GC-PT 2538 I AS Originalbetriebsanleitung

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4. Intended use

The equipment is designed for cutting lawns and
grassed areas. The operating instructions as supplied
by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in
order to ensure that the equipment is properly used
and maintained. Any use which is not expressly
permitted in the manual may result in damage to the
equipment and place the user in serious danger. Be
sure to observe the restrictions in the safety
instructions.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
Important. Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the
user, the petrol power scythe 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.
Moreover, the petrol power scythe may not be used
to level out high areas such as molehills. For safety
reasons, the petrol power scythe may not be used as
a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.

5. Technical data

Engine type 2-stroke engine, air-cooled, chrome
cylinder
Engine power (max.)
Displacement
Idle speed of engine
Max. engine speed
Max. twin line speed
Ignition
Drive
Weight (with empty tank)
Cutting line diameter
Cutting line length
Cutting line diameter
Tank capacity
Spark plug
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Sound and vibration
L pA sound pressure level
K pA uncertainty
L WA sound power level
K WA uncertainty
Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Functions
Vibration emission value a h = 5.89 m/s
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s
Reduce noise generation and vibration to a
minimum!
Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
n
Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
n
Adopt your way of working to the equipment.
n
Do not overload the equipment.
n
Have the equipment checked if necessary.
n
Switch off the equipment when not in use.
n
Wear gloves.
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6. Before starting the equipment

6.1 Assembly
6.1.1 Fitting the long handle (Fig. 4a-4b)
Remove the transport guard cap from the lower long
handle. Undo the handle screw (Fig. 4a/Item 21) on
the connecting piece of the upper long handle (1).
Carefully slide the lower long handle (2) into the
connecting piece on the upper long handle. When
doing so, take care to ensure that the drive shafts on
the insides of the long handles slide into each other
(turn the spool head gently, if required) and that the
0.75 kW/ (1 PS)
lock on the lower long handle (Fig. 4b/Item D) latches
25.4 ccm
securely in the connecting piece. Now retighten the
2,800 ± 400 min -1
handle screw (21). To dismantle, proceed in reverse
order.
7,500 min -1
7,500 min -1
6.1.2 Fitting the guard hood
Electronic
Attach the guard hood to the lower long handle (Fig.
Centrifugal clutch
5a). Screw the guard hood tightly in position with the
screw set (16) (Fig. 5b).
5.4 kg
38 cm
6.1.3 Fitting the carrying strap (Fig. 1)
4.0 m
The carrying strap is intended to help you work safely
2.0 mm
and ergonomically with the power trimmer. Hook the
carrying strap into the fastening eyelet (Fig. 1/Item
0.45 l
24).
L8RTC/BPM6A
97 dB(A)
3 dB
110 dB(A)
3 dB
2
2