Poulan GHT 220 instruction manual Assembly

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Safety Boots Glasses

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

DYou can be blinded or injured. D Wear safety glasses.

 

 

WARNING:

 

 

Hazard zone for thrown objects

 

 

D Blades can throw objects violently.

30 ft.

 

D Others can be blinded or injured.

 

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 you or

released.

 

 

others.

 

 

D Allow blades to stop before

 

 

removing them from the cut.

DDo 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.

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

DStore 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 ab- normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam- age 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 condi- tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equippedwith a spark arresting screen. If you operatein a locale wheresuch regulations ex- ist, 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.

NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no as- sembly is required.

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