Poulan GHT 220 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

GHT 220

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements ettoutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de lefaire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2

530163751 10/9/03

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y including ampu tatio n or blindne ss to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instr uction s in this manual must be followedto provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following t he war nings an d instructio ns in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instructionmanualcarefully until

you completely understand and can follow all warningsandsafety rules beforeoperating the unit. Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all d ebris a nd hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. tha t can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

Always wear eye protection when operating,

servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent brush or debris from being thrown orricocheting into eyes a nd face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should be marked Z87. Wear hearing protection when using this

unit. Secure hairaboveshoulderlength.Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Stay alert. Donot operate unit when you are

tired ,ill, upse t ,orifyouareundertheinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work areaaminimum of 30 feet (10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources ofsparksorflame(in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or workthat cancause sparks)intheareaswherefuel is mixed, poured,or stored. Mix andpour fuel in anoutdoorarea;store

fuel in acool, dry,well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in goodoperating condition.

Failure to follow all

This unit can causeserious

Inspect area before start-

Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipeup fuel spills

before starting the engine. Moveatleast 10 feet(3 meters) awayfrom

fuel and fueling site before starting engine. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

DANGER:

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE

moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed materialfromthe cutting blade.Do notgrabor hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order. Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

fuel. Never start or run engine inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse

in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present. Do notoverreach orusefrom unstablesur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steepslopes, rooftops,etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance at all times. Do notraise unit aboveyour shoulders; the

cutting blade can come dangerously close to your body. Always keepunitin frontof yourbody.Keep

all parts of your body away from the cutting blade. Keep the cutting blade and air vents free

from debris. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommendedproceduresdescribedintheinstruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by an authorized service dealer. Use only recommendedWeedEater!cut-

ting blades and replacement parts; use of anyotherpartsmayvoidyourwarrantyand cause damage to your unit. Empty fuel ta nk before storing the unit. Use

upfuel left in carburetor bystarting engineand lettin git run until it stops. Handcarrytheunit with theenginestopped

andthe mufflerand cuttingblade awayfrom your body. Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety Glasses

Donotstoretheunitorfuel in a closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an openflame from hot water heaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot

accidentally cause injury. Store in a dry areaout of reach of children.

SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered handtools couldcausebloodvessel ornerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weatherhasbeenlinked toblood vessel damageinotherwise healthypeople.If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operatepower tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop before removing them from thecut.

Exposure to vibrations

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

Y oucan be blinded or injured.

Wear safety glasses.

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

Blades can throw objects violently.

Others can be blinded or injured.

Keep people and animals 30 feet

(10 meters) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released.

The blades can seriously cut you or

others. Allow blades to stop before

removing them from the cut.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirementsofCaliforniaCodes4442 and4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou operateina localewheresuch regulationsexist, youarelegally responsibleformaintaining theoperatingcondition oftheseparts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the muffler and spark arresting screen.

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

Itis normalforthefuelfiltertorattle in

NOTE:

the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer is fully assembled; noassembly is required.

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