Poulan GHT 180 LE, GHT 220 LE User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

GHT 180 LE GHT 220 LE

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. Toutdéfaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163356 10/9/03

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y includin g amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instr uctions in this manual must be followedto provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the war n ings and in st ructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manualcarefullyuntil

you completely understand and can follow all warningsand safetyrulesbeforeoperating the unit. Restrict unit to users who understandand

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

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that 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 ordebrisfrombeingthrownor ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should be marked Z87. Wear hearing protection when using this

unit. Secure hairaboveshoulder length. Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are

tired ,ill, upset,orifyouareund ertheinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 m) when starting or operating unit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources of sparks orflame(in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that cancause sparks)in theareaswherefuelis mixed, poured, or stored. Mix andpour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel inacool,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 good operating condition.

Failure to follow all

This unit can cause serious

Inspect area before start-

Avoidspillingfuelor oil. Wipe upfuelspills

before starting the engine. Moveatleast 10feet (3meters)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 toclear 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 cuttingblade. Donot grabor 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 notoverreachor use from unstablesur-

faces such asladders,trees,steepslopes, rooftops,etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance at all times. Do notraiseunitaboveyour shoulders; the

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

all parts ofyourbody 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-

ommendedproceduresdescribedinthe instruction 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 recommendedWeed Eater!cut-

ting blades and replacement parts; use of anyother partsmayvoidyourwarranty and cause damage to your unit. Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

upfuel left incarburetorby starting engine and lettin git run unt il it stops. Handcarrytheunitwiththe enginestopped

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

and secure theunit beforestoring ortransporting it in a vehicle.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety Glasses

Donotstoretheunitorfuel in aclosedarea

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

accidentally cause injury. Store in a dry area out of reach ofchildren.

SAFETYNOTICE:

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut.

Exposure tovibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered handtools could cause bloodvessel ornerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldamagein otherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling 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 theirphysical conditionandthecondition of this tool.

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 m) 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 requirementsof California Codes4442and4443. 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 equippedwitha sparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou operateinalocalewheresuchregulationsexist, youare legallyresponsiblefor maintaining theoperatingconditionof theseparts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowneruse,themufflerand sparkarresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an authorized service dealer.

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle

NOTE:

in the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer isfullyassembled;no assembly is required.

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