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SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. WARNING: Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! 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 understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: S A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Max.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Note the following before starting . . . . 3 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Personal protective equipment . . . . . . 5 Machine’s safety equipment . . . . . . . . 6 Cutting equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT IS WHAT? 8 1 28 9 2 3 5 7 29 17 10 4 11 12 18 19 6 20 16 14 15 22 1 13 23 21 25 4 21 27 26 4 24 What is what? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Blade Grease filler cap Bevel gear Cutting attachment guard Shaft Handlebar Throttle control Stop switch Throttle lock--out Harness clamp Cylinder cover Starter handle Fuel tank Choke control Primer bulb 545196768 Rev. 3 5/15/09 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the section on Technical data. Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co--ordination.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT A first aid kit should be carried by operators of clearing saws, brushcutters or trimmers. Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock--out is released.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop switch Harness quick release Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch. There is an easily accessible, harness quick release fitted at the front in case of an emergency that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions under the heading Adjusting the harness. Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left--hand thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades S See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a single--cut flat file. S Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual. Fitting the handlebar S Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. S Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar (see illustration). S Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar. S Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle handle. S Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar. Tighten the screw. S Fit the mounting components as shown.
ASSEMBLY Correct height Adjust the harness so that the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If you use a grass blade, it should balance about 10 cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like. Adjust the position of the harness clamp to balance the unit correctly.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (D). B C D A A S Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. S Turn the shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. S Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Petrol Never start the machine: 1. If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2. If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3. If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. CAUTION! Always use a good quality petrol/oil mixture (at least 90 octane).
FUEL HANDLING Mixing S Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. S Always start by flling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. S Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. S If the machine is not used for some time, the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting S Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found. S Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked.
STARTING AND STOPPING For throttle handles with a start throttle lock--out: NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lock--out and the throttle trigger, then pressing the start throttle button (A).
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your servicing dealer. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use. Basic safety rules 1.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade Grass trimming with a trimmer head Trimming S Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems. S A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass. S The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement, where the movement from right--to--left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left--to--right is the return stroke. Let the left--hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting WARNING: Neither the operator S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool. 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 result in serious injury.
MAINTENANCE The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information, please contact your nearest authorised service dealer. Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8--10 tanks of fuel, the engine will be run--in.
MAINTENANCE Unit/Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except carburetor adjustments. Muffler CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases. WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler. WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: S Carburetor malfunctions S Starting problems S Loss of engine power S Unnecessary wear to engine parts S Excessive fuel consumption Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. WARNING: Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 128R Engine Cylinder displacement, cm3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm Recommended max. fast idle speed, rpm Speed of output shaft, rpm Max. engine output, acc.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna AB, SE--561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, Tel: +46--36--146000, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the brushcutter model Husqvarna 128R from serial numbers 2009--031N00001 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: of 22 June 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA; of 15 December 20
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