Poulan GHT195, GHT225 instruction manual Operation

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
Spark Plug		Switch
			Throttle Lock
Hand Guard			Throttle
			Lock--out
			Throttle
Primer Bulb			Trigger
			Fuel Mix Fill Cap
		Choke Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH	PRIMER BULB
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-	The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.	buretor 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
CHOKE	bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
	its original position.
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
	THROTTLE TRIGGER
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving choke lever to the desired position. See	The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-	speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-
ing information.	tion; release it for idle speed.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during	oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo-
	mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-	mixed. Always read and follow the safety
low combustible material such as dry grass or	rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
fuel to do so.	CAUTION.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be- gin. 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

To obtain 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 air- cooled 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 gal- lon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol- low instructions printed on oil container. Once

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. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en- gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- ucts 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

SUse the minimum throttle speed necessary to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge

trimmer performance.

SNever attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 7/16″.

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