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CONTENTS
Contents Note the following before starting:
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right to modify the
design and appearance of products without prior notice.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal
emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125
hours, and A = 300 hours.
For customer assistance call: 704-921-7000 or contact us at
our website: www.husqvarna.com
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ....................................................................... 2
CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 4
Machine
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s safety equipment ........................................ 4
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine
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s
safety equipment .......................................................... 6
General safety precautions .......................................... 8
Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer ...... 9
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what? .............................................................. 11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle ....................... 12
Fitting the handle ......................................................... 12
Fitting the cutting head ................................................ 12
Adjusting the harness .................................................. 12
Fitting the impact guard ............................................... 12
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel .............................................................................. 13
Fuelling ........................................................................ 13
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ................................................... 14
Starting and stopping ................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor ................................................................... 16
Muffler .......................................................................... 17
Cooling system ............................................................ 18
Spark plug .................................................................... 18
Air filter ......................................................................... 18
Gear housing ............................................................... 19
Cleaning and lubrication .............................................. 19
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 19
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 20
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 21
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WARNING! Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified without
the permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-authorized
accessories or replacement parts.
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WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a
hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous
tool that can cause serious or even fatal
injury. It is extremely important that you read
and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.