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Note the f
ollowing before starting:
Husqv
arna 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.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual.
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
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CONTENTS
Contents
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Note the following before starting: ................................. 3
SAFETY INSTR
UCTIONS
P
ersonal protective equipment ...................................... 4
Machine
′
s safety equipment ......................................... 4
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine
′
s
safety equipment ...........................................................
6
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 8
General safety precautions ........................................... 9
General working instructions ........................................ 10
Basic working techniques ............................................. 10
WHA
T IS WHAT?
What is what on the tr
immer? ....................................... 12
ASSEMBL
Y
Fitting the J-handle
...................................................... 13
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ................................. 13
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II trimmer head 13
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade
and grass cutter ............................................................ 14
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ................ 14
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel
............................................................................... 15
Fuelling ......................................................................... 15
ST
ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec
k before starting .................................................... 16
Starting and stopping .................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE
Carb
urettor .................................................................... 18
Muffler ........................................................................... 19
Cooling system ............................................................. 20
Spark plug ..................................................................... 20
Air filter .......................................................................... 20
Bevel gear ..................................................................... 21
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 21
TECHNICAL D
ATA
T
echnical data ............................................................... 22
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR
OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Y
OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 23
!
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! A clearing saw, brushcutter or
trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.