Note the following before starting: WARNING: Under no circum- Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous stances may the design of the product development and therefore machine be modified without the reserves the right to modify the design and permission of the manufacturer.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only intended for trimmer heads. WARNING: Clearing saws, brush- cutters and trimmers can be dan- gerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you Use unleaded or quality leaded understand the instructions...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear- ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an acci- Machine’s safety equipment...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Cutting attachment guard Mufflers fitted with This guard is intended to prevent loose ob- catalytic converters get very hot jects from being thrown towards the opera- during use and remain so for some tor. The guard also protects the operator time after stopping.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lock- -out Stop switch S Make sure the throttle control is locked S Start the engine and make sure the engine at the idle setting when the throttle lock- - stops when you push and hold the stop out is released.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Trimmer head This section describes how to choose and S Only use the recommended cutting at- maintain your cutting equipment in order to: tachments. See the section on “Technical S Obtain maximum cutting performance. data”. S Extend the life of cutting equipment. General rules S Smaller machines generally require small 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions WARNING: A faulty cutting at- tachment may increase the risk of IMPORTANT! accidents. S The machine is only designed for trimming Personal protection grass. S The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting at- tachments we recommend in the “Tech- nical data”...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Check that the trimmer head and guard S Never start the machine: are correctly secured. S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S CAUTION! Do not use the machine S Reduce the risk of damaging plants by unless you are able to call for help in shortening the trimmer line to 4- -4 1/2 inches the event of an accident. (10- -12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sweeping WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the trimmer line is rotating, as this can S The fan effect of the rotating line can be result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: itting the trimmer guard and Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual. trimmer head (Model 128C) Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted be- S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use tween the two arrows on the shaft.
Two- -stroke oil near fuel. S For great results and performance use Always shut off the engine before HUSQVARNA two- -stroke oil, which is refueling. specially formulated for our two- -stroke Always stop the engine and let it engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
STARTING AND STOPPING Cold engine Check before starting Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled. S Inspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attach- Carburetor ments has stopped before the unit is Your Husqvarna product has been designed set down. and manufactured to specifications that re- CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates duce harmful emissions.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: If the idle speed can- Mufflers fitted with not be adjusted so that the cutting catalytic converters get very hot attachment stops, contact your ser- during use and remain so for some vicing dealer. Do not use the ma- time after stopping.
S Check fuel lines for cracks or other dam- that the bevel gear is filled three- -quarters age. Change if necessary. full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special S Change the fuel filter in fuel tank. grease. S Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear.
BY THIS WARRANTY product should not be used, but delivered The following items are not covered by this as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for warranty: evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained (1) Normal customer maintenance items in Section 6, rests solely with the customer.
Warranty repairs should be completed in a ter, call HUSQVARNA at 1- -800- -487- -5951, reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 or visit www.usa.husqvarna.com.
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PARTS LIST: LATED PARTS: Carburetor, Air Filter (covered up to mainte- nance schedule), Ignition System: Spark Any HUSQVARNA approved replacement Plug (covered up to maintenance sched- part used in the performance of any warran- ule), Ignition Module, Muffler including Cata-...
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