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1-800-554-6723
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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
GHT 180
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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530087628 9/18/00
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
DANGER:
BE DANGEROUS!
injury including amputation or blindness to the
operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
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
Read your Operator ’s Manual carefully until
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you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.
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Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AHEAD
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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 or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury .
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Wear hearing protection when using this
unit.
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Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 m) when starting or operating unit.
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Inspect area before starting 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.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
Failure to follow all
THIS POWER TOOL CAN
This unit can cause serious
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OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE--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 material from
the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit
by the cutting blade.
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Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
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Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
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Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the
cutting blade can come dangerously close
to your body.
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Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep
all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
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Keep the cutting blade and air vents free
from debris.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the
Operator’s Manual performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
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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.
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Use only recommended cutting blades and
replacement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause damage
to your unit.
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Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
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Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped
and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
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Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot
accidentally cause injury.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets
the requirements of California Codes 4442
and 4443. 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 equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a hedge trimmer in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use,
we recommend that your muffler be ser-
Safety
Glasses
Boots
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
Your hedge trimmer
30 ft.
(10 m)
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
viced or replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer.
SAFETY NOTICE:
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
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
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
Exposure to vibra-
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
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You can be blinded or injured.
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Wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
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Blades can throw objects violently.
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Others can be blinded or injured.
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Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
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The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
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Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
No assembly is required.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (100 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (3.5 litres) of unleaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
in the SAFETY RULES section.
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STARTING
OPERATING
POSITION
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
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To stop engine, move switch to OFF.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site.
Eye
Protection
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Hold the unit on the ground in the starting
position as shown. Support unit so the
blade is off of the ground and away from
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Throttle Lock
Throttle
Lock-out
Throttle
Trigger
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Engage the throttle lock as follows:
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press the throttle lock--out;
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squeeze and hold throttle trigger;
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press and hold throttle lock, then
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release the throttle trigger
Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine runs smoothly.
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Make sure switch is in ON position.
ON
OFF
Switch
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE.
Choke
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Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
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Pull starter rope sharply until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:
pulls (at HALF CHOKE), check to make sure
the ON/STOP switch and the choke lever are
in the proper positions. Then, move the choke
lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press
the primer bulb 6 times; pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to HALF
CHOKE and pull the starter rope until the en-
If the engine has not started after 6
gine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls.
NOTE:
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
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NOTE:
If engine still has not started, it is
Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE, then release the throttle lock
by squeezing and releasing the trigger.
If engine dies with the choke lever at
the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull the rope until
the engine runs.
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To stop engine, move switch to OFF.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Make sure switch is in ON position.
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Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
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Engage the throttle lock as directed in
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
throttle lock engaged until the engine runs
smoothly.
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Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
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Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. Release the throttle lock by squeezing and releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
If engine has not started, pull starter
Keep the
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the switch in the ON position and the choke
lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull
the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
Primer Bulb
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
The engine may sound as if it is trying
NOTE:
to start before 6
immediately.
th
pull. If so, go to the next step
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
To oil the blade, do the following:
Stop the engine and allow blade to come to
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a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
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Clean all parts and check for damage. Have
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damaged parts repaired or replaced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
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the top strap as shown.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
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tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or sparks, or in a confined space such as a car trunk.
Always refer to the instruction manual for
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important details if the product is to be
stored for an extended period.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 in.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
OIL
Top S t ra p
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of th
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs hot.
Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Compression low.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
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Compression low.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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Compression low.
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Choke partially on.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Spark plug incorrect.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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See “Starting Instructions.”
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Adjust choke.
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
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correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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See “Fueling.”
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Replace with correct spark plug.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Division
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the
original purchaser that each new Weed Eater
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this warranty
any defective gasoline product or attachment as
follows from the original date of purchase.
2YEARS--Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS--Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS--Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifically
recommended by ELECTROLU X HOME
PRODUCTS for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, etc., that will wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predelivery setup
or normal adjustments explained in the operator’s manual.
THIS WARRAN TY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS’ policy is
to continuously improve its products. Therefore,
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS reserves
the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of
all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-
SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are
pleased to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your lawn and garden equipment
engine. All new utility and lawn and garden
equipment engines must be designed, built, and
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equipped to meet the stringent anti- -smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant
the emission control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn
and garden equipment engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER will repair your lawn and garden equipment
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warr anty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your en-
gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the
failure of such an emission related part, the part
will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED
EATER . OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPON-
SIBILITIES: As the lawn and gardenequipment
engine owner , you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER recommends that you retain all receipts cov-
ering maintenance on your lawn and garden
equipment engine, but POULAN/W EED EAT-
ER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the
lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you
should be aware that POULAN /W EED EATER
may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn
and garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of
parts not made or approved by the original
equipment manufacturer. You are responsible
for presenting your lawn and garden equipment
engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists.
Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or
call POULAN/W EED EATER at
1--800--554- -6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two
years from the initial date of purchase. WH AT
IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLA CEMENT
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-
ranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER servicing center. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER
at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PERIOD:
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance, or which
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which
is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time
up to the first scheduled replacement point for
that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a warranted part is defective
if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POU-
LAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages
to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused
by abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance are
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
POULAN/W EED EATER is not liable to cover
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call POULAN /W EED EATER at
1--800--554- -6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPA IR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS:Any
POULAN/W EED EATER approved replace-
ment part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STA TEMENT : The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the owner’s manual.
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