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Before using your new Power cutter
• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.
• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting disc, see
chapter ”
Assembly
”.
• Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See
chapter ”
Maintenance
”, section ”
Carburettor
”. When adjusted
correctly the cutting disc should not rotate when idling. Setting
the idling speed is described in the Operator’s Manual. Adjust
the speed according to these instructions. Do not use the
power cutter if the idling speed is not correctly adjusted!
• Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carry
out essential adjustments and repairs.
List of Contents
Symbol explanation ....................................... 2
Safety instructions
Personal safety equipment ..................................... 4
The power cutter’s safety equipment ...................... 4
Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety
equipment............................................................................ 5
General safety instructions ..................................... 6
Transport and storage ......................................................... 6
Fuel safety ........................................................................... 7
General working instructions ................................... 7
Cutting ................................................................................. 7
Kickback .............................................................................. 8
Care and storage................................................................. 9
Cutting discs and blades ....................................... 10
Abrasive discs ................................................................... 10
Cutting discs ...................................................................... 11
Diamond discs ................................................................... 11
What is what?
What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 12
Assembly
Fitting the cutting head ...................................................... 13
Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 13
Fitting the cutting disc........................................................ 13
Fuel handling
Fuel mixture....................................................................... 14
Fuelling .............................................................................. 14
Start and stop
Start and stop .................................................................... 15
Maintenance
Adjusting the drive belt ...................................................... 16
Changing the drive belt ..................................................... 16
Carburettor ........................................................................ 17
Fuel filter............................................................................ 18
Air filter .............................................................................. 18
Starter................................................................................ 19
Spark plug ......................................................................... 20
Silencer ............................................................................. 20
Cooling system .................................................................. 20
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 21
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 21
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 21
Technical Data
268 K ................................................................................. 22
272 K ................................................................................. 22
CONTENTS
WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the original
design of a power cutter be modified
without the written permission of the
manufacturer. Unauthorised modifications
can result in safety be jeopardised.
!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! A too lean carburettor
adjustment significantly increases the risk of an
engine breakdown.
Insufficient care of the air filter will cause deposits
on the spark plug resulting in abnormal wear to
engine parts.