Weed Eater GHT 225 Operation, Helpful Tip, Operating Instructions, Know Your Hedge Trimmer, 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
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine	its original position.
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by	THROTTLE TRIGGER
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	tainer momentarily to assure that the fuel is
	thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-	safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
low combustible material such as dry grass or	WITH CAUTION.
fuel to do so.	CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
	your unit. This will cause permanent engine
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	damage and void the limited warranty.
	FUEL REQUIREMENTS
information in the safety rules before you be-	This engine requires the use of minimum 87
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
	octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
	IMPORTANT
1-800-554-6723.
	Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
FUELING ENGINE
	using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	gine performance and durability problems.
when refueling.		WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas-
HELPFUL TIP	oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
To obtain the correct oil mix	alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified
	as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
2-cycle synthetic oil into
	fuels will cause problems such as: improper
one gallon of fresh gas.
	clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded	power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be	of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-	components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio	moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic	leading to oil and fuel separation.
oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1	It is recommended that the engine not be
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline). DO
	operated for longer than 30 seconds at full
NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
	throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on oil contain-	the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --
er. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake con-	10 seconds) will be sufficient.

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