Weed Eater 545137297 User Manual
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
GHT 195
GHT 225
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 et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
WEED EATER
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
545137297 11/30/06
FRANÇAIS
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN
BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious
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
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.
D Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AH EAD
WARNING: Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, gla ss, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
D 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. Eye protection should be marked Z87.
D Wear hearing protection when using this
unit.
D 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.
D Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
D 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
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can causesparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
D 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.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
D Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting the engine.
D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
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
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
D Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
D Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
D Avoid dangerous environments.Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
D Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the
cutting blade can come dangerously close
to your body.
D Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep
all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
D Keep the cutting blade and air vents free
from debris.
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
D Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
D 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.
D Use only recommended WEED EATER
cutting blades and replacement parts; use
of any other parts may void your warranty
and cause damage to your unit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
D Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped
and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
D Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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--Blade
Safety
Glasses
Boots
30 ft.
(10 m)
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
D You can be blinded or injured.
D Wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
D Blades can throw objects violently.
D Others can be blinded or injured.
D Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
D The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
D Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
D 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.
D Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot
accidentally cause injury.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
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.
ASSEMBLY
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit 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 in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of theseparts. 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 serviced or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
Yourhedge trimmer is fully assembled; no assembly is required.
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OPERATION
Lev
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFO RE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Spark Plug
Hand Guard
Primer Bulb
ON/OFF SWITCH
TheON/OFFSWITCHisusedtostoptheengine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete starting information.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2-- cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle aircooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic
oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained
by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT
USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil container. Once
Muffler
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed operation; release it for idle speed.
oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. T o avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 30 seconds at full
throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 -10 seconds) will be sufficient.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
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ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle Lock
Throttle
Lock-- out
Throttle
Trigger
Choke
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than 7/16″.
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Fuel Mix Fill Cap
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