Weed Eater GHT195 Owner Manual - Page 5

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″. OPERATING POSITION Hearing Protection Eye Protection NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine starts. ON OFF Switch 3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 4. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. 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. 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. HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) Throttle Lock Throttle Lock-out Throttle Trigger 1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 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 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 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 engine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If the engine still doesn't start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE. 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 lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 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. -- 5 --