Owner's Manual

English---2
115373927 Rev. 5 5/15/12
CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents 2........................
Note the following before starting 2....
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols 3.........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment 4......
Machine’s safety equipment 4........
Cutting equipment 5.................
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine’s safety equipment 5.....
General safety precautions 8.........
Starting 9.........................
Fuel safety 9.......................
Transporting and storage 9...........
General working instructions 9........
Basic safety rules 9.................
Basic working techniques 10..........
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
Know your trimmer 12................
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle 13.............
Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head 13.....................
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel 14............................
Fueling 14..........................
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting 15..............
Starting and stopping 15..............
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor 16.......................
Muffler 17..........................
Spark plug 17.......................
Air filter 18..........................
Bevel gear 18.......................
Maintenance schedule 18.............
Trimmer head line loading instructions 19..
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data 21....................
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRA NTY STATEMENT 22.........
Note the following before start-
ing:
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. 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 re
f
erred
to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates
the number of operating hours for which the
engine has been shown to meet Federal emis-
sions requ irements. Category C = 50 hours,
B= 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.
For reference, please fill out the following
information that will be needed for future
servicing of your trimmer:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Under no circum-
stances 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 w arranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the
use of non--authorized accesso-
ries or replacement parts.
For customer as sistance, call:
1-800-487-5951
Contact us at our website:
www.husqvarna.com
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or oth er reproductive h arm.