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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
GHT180
GHT220
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 adver
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D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine. SAFETYRULES 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. WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY serious injury. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE--Blade BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious moves
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WARNING: Blades can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. D D Wear safety glasses. Safety Boots Glasses WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects D Blades can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. D 30 ft. D Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 m) (10 meters) away. Blades move Allow blades to stop WARNING: momentarily before removing Blades move momentarily after the after the them from the cut. trigger is released. trigger is D The blades can seriously cut yo
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler ON/OFF Switch Spark Plug Throttle Lock Hand Guard Throttle Lock--out Throttle Trigger Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Choke Lever ON/OFF SWITCH PRIMER BULB The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en- The PRIMER BULBremoves
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Primer Bulb STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Choke D To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF Lever switch to the OFF position. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me- D ters) away from the fueling site. D 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. 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 6. Move
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Cleaning the air filter: Flooded engines can be started by placing A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- theON/OFF switch in the ON position andthe ance and increases fuel consumption and choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position and harmful emissions. Always clean after every engaging the throttle lock as directed in the 5 hours of operation. STARTING A COLD ENGINE section; then, 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to pull the rope to clear the engine of exces
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Idle Speed Screw SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: S Clean the entire unit. S Store in a clean dry area. S Clean all parts and check for damage. Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. S Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces, includ- ing the blade. To oil the blade, do the following: S Stop the engine a
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unitand disconnect spark plug beforeperformingall ofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in the 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON OFF position. position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Fuel n
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments warrants to the original purchaser that each new explained in the instruction manual. Weed EaterR R R R brand gasoline tool or attach- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC ment is free from defects in material and work- LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH- manship and agrees to repair or replace under ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO this warranty any defective gasoline product or STATE. attachment as fol
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service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME not liable to cover failures of warranted parts PRODUCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723. caused by the use of add--on or modified WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have which is not scheduled for replacement as re- any questions regarding your warranty rights quired maintenance, or which is scheduled and responsibilities, you should contact your only for regular inspection to the effect of “re- nearest authorized service ce
