Poulan GHT 225 Operation, Operating Instructions, Know Your Hedge Trimmer, On/Off Switch, Choke

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	IMPORTANT
	Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-	(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
low combustible material such as dry grass or	can attract moisture which leads to separation
fuel to do so.	and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
	empty the fuel system before storage for 30
information in the safety rules before you be-	days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
1-800-554-6723.	Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
FUELING ENGINE	ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	may occur.
	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
when refueling.	It is recommended that the engine not be
This engine is certified to operate on un-	operated for longer than 30 seconds at full
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
	throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
	the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
	10 seconds) will be sufficient.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1	IMPORTANT POINTS
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)	S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-		to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
line). DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.		trimmer performance.
These oils will cause engine damage. When	S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil		cut hedges that have any branches with a

container. Once oil is added to gasoline,	diameter larger than 7/16″.
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.

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