Sears 25 HHT User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

25 HHT

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:

Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163900

FRANÇAIS

12/1/03

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

DANGER:

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y includin g ampu tation 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 warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manual carefully 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 debris and 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 ordebris frombeingthrownor 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 hair aboveshoulderlength.Secureor

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, upse t,orif youareundertheinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-

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

fuel inacool,dry,well ventilatedplace;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. Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipe upfuelspills

before starting the engine.

Failure to follow all

THIS POWER TOOL CAN

This unit can cause serious

Inspect area before start-

Moveatleast 10feet(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 cuttingblade.Do notgrab or 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 notoverreachorusefrom unstable sur-

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

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

all parts of yourbodyawayfromthecutting 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-

ommendedproceduresdescribed in theinstruction 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. UseonlyrecommendedPoulanPRO!cut-

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

upfuel left in carburetorbystarting engineand lettin git run unt ilit stops. Handcarrytheunit withtheengine stopped

andthe mufflerand cuttingblade awayfrom your body, preferably with the blade cover installed.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety Glasses

Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

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

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an openflamefrom hotwaterheaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit so the cutting blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. Store unit with the blade cover installed.

Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered handtools could causebloodvessel ornerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weatherhasbeenlinked toblood vesseldamagein otherwise healthypeople. If symptoms 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 operatepowertoolson a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition andthe condition of this tool.

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut.

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 temperature limiting 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 localewheresuchregulationsexist, youare legally responsible formaintaining theoperatingcondition ofthese parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowneruse, themufflerandsparkarresting 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

Examine parts fordamage. Do not use damaged parts.

If you need assistance or find parts

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fueloroil residue onmuffleris normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer isfully assembled;noassembly is required.

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