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Note the f
ollowing before starting:
Please read the oper
ator’s manual carefully.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.
This engine label certifies that the product is certified in
accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements
EPA Ph II and CARB Tier II. The Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the emissions Compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine
has been shown to meet Federal and California emisson
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
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
INTR
ODUCTION
Dear customer!
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WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what?
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
Impor
tant ...................................................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6
Machine
′
s safety equipment ........................................ 7
ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle
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Fitting the handle ......................................................... 10
Fitting the cutting head ................................................ 10
Adjusting the harness .................................................. 10
Fitting the impact guard ............................................... 11
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf
ety ................................................................... 12
Fuel .............................................................................. 12
Fueling ......................................................................... 13
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting ................................................... 14
Starting and stopping ................................................... 14
W
ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener
al working instructions ....................................... 15
Transport position ........................................................ 17
MAINTENANCE
Carb
uretor .................................................................... 18
Muffler .......................................................................... 19
Cooling system ............................................................ 20
Spark plug .................................................................... 20
Air filter ......................................................................... 20
Gear housing ............................................................... 21
Cleaning and lubrication .............................................. 21
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 22
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data .............................................................. 23
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR
OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
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OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 24
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W
ARNING! 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.
!
W
ARNING! 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.