Weed Eater Trimmer 530086334 User Manual

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1-800-554-6723  
Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
GHT 180 LE  
GHT 220 LE  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
530086334  
4/23/02  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
 
WARNING:  
Blades can throw objects violentl.y  
D You can be blinded or injured.  
D Wear safety glasses.  
Safety  
Glasses  
Boots  
WARNING:  
Hazard zone for thrown objects  
D Blades can throw objects violently.  
D Others can be blinded or injured.  
D Keep people and animals 30 feet  
(10 m) away.  
30 ft.  
(10 m)  
Blades move Allow blades to stop  
momentarily before removing  
he them from the cut.  
is  
WARNING:  
Blades move momentarily after the  
trigger is released.  
D The blades can seriously cut you or  
others.  
D Allow blades to stop before  
removing them from the cut.  
d.  
D Do 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.  
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  
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you  
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-  
D Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot  
accidentally cause injury.  
D Store 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 ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining  
the operating condition of these parts. Failure  
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal  
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-  
ing screen will not require any service. After  
50 hours of use, we recommend that your  
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-  
rized service dealer.  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-  
normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has 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.  
ASSEMBLY  
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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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  
Switch  
Spark Plug  
Throttle Lock  
Hand Guard  
Throttle  
Lock--out  
Throttle  
Trigger  
Primer Bulb  
Choke Lever  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
PRIMER BULB  
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the en-  
gine. To stop engine, move switch to OFF.  
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-  
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  
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to  
its original position.  
CHOKE  
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine  
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by  
moving choke lever to the desired position. See  
STARTING YOUR ENGINE for complete start-  
ing information.  
THROTTLE TRIGGER  
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine  
speed. Squeeze the trigger for full speed opera-  
tion; release it for idle speed.  
IMPORTANT  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during  
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-  
low combustible material such as dry grass or  
fuel to do so.  
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.  
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  
1-800-235-5878.  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
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.  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded 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 of oil  
with 1 gallon 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  
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.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary  
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge  
trimmer performance.  
S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to  
cut hedges that have any branches with a  
diameter larger than 7/16".  
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3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE  
position.  
OPERATING POSITION  
Hearing  
Protection  
tion  
Primer Bulb  
Choke  
Lever  
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE  
D To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF  
switch to the OFF position.  
STARTING YOUR ENGINE  
D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-  
ters) away from the fueling site.  
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-  
gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do  
not pull rope more than 6 times.  
D Hold the unit on the ground in the starting  
position as shown. Support unit so the  
blade is off of the ground and away from  
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.  
6. Move the choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE position.  
7. Pull starter rope sharply until the engine  
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.  
NOTE:If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls  
(at the HALF CHOKE position), check to  
make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON  
position. Move the choke lever to the FULL  
CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6  
times; pull the starter rope 2 more times.  
Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE  
position and pull the starter rope until the en-  
gine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If  
the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
flooded.  
Proceed to STARTING  
A
FLOODED ENGINE.  
Throttle Lock  
8. Once the engine starts, allow the engine to  
run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever  
to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to  
run for 30 more seconds at the OFF CHOKE  
position before squeezing and releasing the  
throttle trigger to release the throttle lock.  
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in  
the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke le-  
ver to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the  
rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6  
pulls.  
Throttle  
Lock-out  
Throttle  
Trigger  
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
2. Engage the throttle lock as follows:  
D press the throttle lock--out;  
D squeeze and hold throttle trigger;  
D press and hold throttle lock, then  
D release the throttle trigger  
NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until  
the engine starts.  
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
3. Move the choke lever to the HALF  
CHOKE position.  
4. Engage the throttle lock as directed in  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.  
NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until  
the engine starts.  
ON  
OFF  
5. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,  
but no more than 5 pulls.  
Switch  
6. Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then  
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE  
position.  
7. Release the throttle lock by squeezing and  
releasing the trigger.  
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter  
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it  
is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A  
FLOODED ENGINE.  
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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and  
spark arresting screen will not require any  
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-  
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-  
placed by an authorized service dealer.  
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE  
Flooded engines can be started by placing  
the ON/OFF switch in the ONposition and the  
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position and  
engaging the throttle lock as directed in the  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE section; then,  
pull the rope to clear the engine of excess  
fuel. Starting could require pulling the starter  
rope many times depending on how badly the  
unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer  
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is  
a complicated task. We recommend that you  
take your unit to an authorized service dealer.  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.  
SERVICE  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion  
RCJ-7Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.  
WARNING: Ensure ON/OFF switch  
is in the OFF position and disconnect the  
spark plug before performing maintenance  
except for carburetor adjustments.  
STORAGE  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit  
before storing or transporting.  
CLEAN AIR FILTER  
Air Filter  
Cover  
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area  
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or  
open flames from water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position  
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-  
dentally cause injury.  
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of  
children.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if  
it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:  
S Clean the entire unit.  
Air Filter  
Screw  
Cleaning the air filter:  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Clean all parts and check for damage.  
Have damaged parts repaired or replaced  
by an authorized service dealer.  
S Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces, includ-  
ing the blade.  
S Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep debris from falling into the carburetor  
chamber when the cover is removed.  
S Remove parts as illustrated.  
To oil the blade, do the following:  
S Stop the engine and allow blade to come to  
a complete stop.  
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other  
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire  
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-  
sions.  
S Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the OFF posi-  
tion.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water.  
S Allow filter to dry.  
S Disconnect the spark plug wire.  
S Apply a light machine oil along the edge of  
the top strap as shown.  
S Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze  
filter to distribute oil.  
S Replace parts.  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
OIL  
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-  
uct contains chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer.  
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen and  
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-  
ard or affecting engine performance.  
Top Strap  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the  
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
S See “Starting Instructions.”  
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
S Install new spark plug.  
Engine will not S Engine flooded.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
start.  
repair or replace.  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Compression low.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
S Compression low.  
Engine will not  
idle properly.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies  
under a load.  
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Carbon build up.  
S Compression low.  
S Choke partially on.  
Engine  
S Adjust choke.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
smokes  
excessively.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Clean or replace air filter.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S See “Fueling.”  
Engine  
runs hot.  
S Fuel mixture incorrect.  
S Spark plug incorrect.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Carbon build up.  
S Replace with correct spark plug.  
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”  
S Contact an authorized service dealer.  
PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally,  
this warranty does not cover tune--ups, spark  
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cut-  
ting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and  
require replacement with reasonable use during  
the warranty period. This warranty does not  
cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the instruction manual.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.  
NEED SERVICE PARTS?  
Contact your dealer.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each new  
Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment  
is free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.SOME  
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON  
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY  
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA-  
TIONS OF INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUEN-  
TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-  
TIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-  
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
cover damage or liability caused by improper change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
accessories and/or attachments not specifically products at any time without notice or obligation  
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME  
to any purchaser.  
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The  
warranty period begins on the date the small  
off--road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF  
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a peri-  
od of two years from the initial date of purchase.  
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-  
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replace-  
ment of any warranted part will be performed at  
no charge to the owner at an approved POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER servicing center. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723  
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part  
which is not scheduled for replacement as re-  
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only  
for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2  
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled  
for replacement as required maintenance shall  
be warranted for the period of time up to the first  
scheduled replacement point for that part.  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged  
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter-  
mination that a warranted part is defective if the  
diagnostic work is performed at an approved  
POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/  
WEED EATER may be liable for damages to  
other engine components caused by the failure  
of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT  
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are  
not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.  
POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover  
failures of warranted parts caused by the use of  
add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A  
CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized service  
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-  
TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection  
Agency/California Air Resources Board and  
POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI  
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to ex-  
plain the emissions control system warranty on  
your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine. In  
California, all new small off--road engines must  
be designed, built, and equipped to meet the  
State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission  
control system on your small off--road engine for  
the periods of time listed below provided there  
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper main-  
tenance of your small off--road engine engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor and the ignition system.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER will repair your small off--  
road engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses  
covered under warranty include diagnosis,  
parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR-  
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related  
part on your engine (as listed under Emissions  
Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the en-  
gine causes the failure of such an emission re-  
lated part, the part will be repaired or replaced  
by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S  
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the  
small off--road engine engine owner, you are re-  
sponsible for the performance of the required  
maintenance listed in your instruction manual.  
POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that  
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on  
your small off--road engine, but POULAN/  
WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for  
the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure  
the performance of all scheduled maintenance.  
As the small off--road engine engine owner, you  
should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER  
may deny you warranty coverage if your small  
off--road engine engine or a part of it has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,  
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts POULAN/WEED EATER approved replace-  
ment part used in the performance of any war-  
ranty maintenance or repair on emission related  
parts will be provided without charge to the own-  
er if the part is under warranty. EMISSION  
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-  
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered  
not made or approved by the original equipment  
manufacturer. You are responsible for present-  
ing your small off--road engine to a POULAN/  
WEED EATER authorized repair center as  
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
should be completed in a reasonable amount of  
time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module,  
questions regarding your warranty rights and re- Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE  
sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the  
performance of all required maintenance as de-  
fined in the instruction manual.  
authorized service center or call POULAN/  
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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