Weed Eater GHT 180 Know Your Hedge Trimmer, ON/OFF Switch Primer Bulb, Choke, Throttle Trigger

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
			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 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	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
	while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
	empty the fuel system before storage for 30
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
information in the safety rules before you be-	gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
	tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
	er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
	the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
1-800-235-5878.
	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUELING ENGINE
	IMPORTANT POINTS
	S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly		to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
when refueling.		trimmer performance.
This engine is certified to operate on un-	S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline		cut hedges that have any branches with a

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic diameter larger than 7/16∀ (1 cm).

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be	OPERATING POSITION
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater	Hearing
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1		Eye
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil	Protection
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT		Protection

USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol- low instructions printed on oil container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container mo- mentarily 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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