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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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