Weed Eater 530086901, GHT 220, GHT 180 User Manual
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
A VERTISSEMENT:
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.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530086901 4/23/02
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 instruction 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
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.
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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 . Eye protection should be marked Z87.
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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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Stay alert. 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 meters) when starting or operating unit.
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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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
Failure to follow all
THIS POWER TOOL CAN
This unit can cause serious
Inspect area before start-
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. 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.
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Always store gasoline in a container approved 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
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
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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.
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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.
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
--Blade
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction 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 Weed Eater!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.
Safety
Glasses
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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.
SAFETY NOTICE:
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.
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.
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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 meters) 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
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 alocale 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. Refer to the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the
muffler and spark arresting screen.
This unit is equipped
ASSEMBLY
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
NOTE:
the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no assembly is required.
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