Weed Eater 530087628 User Manual

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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

you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating 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

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 .

Wear hearing protection when using this unit.

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.

Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence 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.

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

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.

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.

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine.

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

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.

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.

Never start or run engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present.

Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the cutting blade can come dangerously close to your body.

Always keep unit in front of your body. 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 recommended procedures described in the Operator’s 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 recommended cutting blades and replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.

Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops.

Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped and the muffler and cutting blade away from your body.

Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

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.

Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot accidentally cause injury.

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.

You can 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.

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

To stop engine, move switch to OFF.

STARTING YOUR ENGINE

Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site.

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