Gardeo GTHT26RH-AVW Original Instructions Manual page 27

1. Set ignition switch (B) to the "I" position (ON position)
2. Press priming bulb several times until fuel is visible and flows
freely in the clear fuel
tank return line.
3. Pull recoil starter briskly until the engine runs.
Note: If engine does not start, use Cold Start procedure.
Stopping engine
● Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before
shutting off engine.
● Move ignition switch (B) to "STOP" position.
● In case of emergency, directly set ignition switch to the
"STOP" position.
Warning! If engine does not stop when stop switch is
moved to "STOP" position, close choke -Cold start
position - to stall engine. Have the address on the
warranty card repair Stop switch before using hedge
trimmer again.
Hedge trimming
Fig. 7
• Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate
engine.
• Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the
hedge or shrub and
proceed to cut.
Warning! Never remove hands from hedge trimmer when
blades are moving.
Warning! The engine continues running even when the
blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine,
disconnect ignition cable
and remove the obstruction.
4. MAINTENANCE
Your Hedge trimmer is designed to provide many hours of
trouble free service.
Regular scheduled maintenance will help your hedge trimmer
achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the
necessary tools, you may want to take your hedge trimmer to
the address on the warranty card for maintenance. To help you
decide whether you want to Do-It-Yourself or have the address
on the warranty card do it, each maintenance task has been
graded. If task is not listed, see the address on the warranty card
for repairs.
Skill levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with hedge
trimmer.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be
required.
Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required.
We recommends that the hedge trimmer be returned to the
address on the warranty card for service.
We offers Maintenance kits and parts to make your
maintenance job easier. Just below each task heading are listed
the various part numbers required for that task. See the address
on the warranty card for these parts.
Maintenance intervals Service address maintenance
procedures
Component / Maintenance Req'd Daily or Every 3
Yearly
System procedure
or 600
level use
Cylinder exhaust Inspect/clean/ 3
Port decarbon
Sharpen blades Inspect/clean 3
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skill before refuel Months Months
or 90 or 270
hours hours
I C
I (2)
6
hours