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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! A clearing saw, Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. 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 Noise emission to the environment read and understand the contents of according to the European this operator’s manual. Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols ................................................................ 2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: ........................ 3 ! impairment. So always use appr
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INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 4 7 3 9 8 6 22 10 11 15 17 5 30 16 18 12 19 29 20 28 25 14 2 13 1 24 23 26 21 27 4 32 31 What is what on the brushcutter? 1 Blade (Not all markets) 17 Clutch cover 2 2-teeth blade (Not all markets) 18 Locking nut 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Bevel gear 20 Support cup 5 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc 6 Shaft 22 Handlebar clamp 7 Start throttle / Stop switch 23 Operator′s manual 8 Throttle control 24 Transport guard 9 Throttle lockout 25 So
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can The only accessories you can operate with this engine cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the is extremely important that you read and understand the chapter on Tech
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Always use the recommended guard for the cutting Maintenance. attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. ! See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is des
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to Quick release the machine. There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions under the heading Adjusting the harness and clearing saw. WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be ! carcinogenic. Avoid contact wit
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sh
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration. • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter on Technical data. • Smaller machines g
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ASSEMBLY labels. If they are moved outside of this area, it can cause Fitting the main body the machine to be imbalanced, which can be dangerous. Connect the engine (A) to the tube (B) with four screws (C). A (A) Arrow labels Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires 1 Remove the air filter cover. Assembling the handlebar and 2 Insert the throttle cable (A) to the end of the adjuster throttle (B). • Fit the handlebar in the handlebar clamp on the shaft using four screws. 3 Position th
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ASSEMBLY and the cable position keep 1-2mm play between the 10 Fit the dust cover (J). cable lug and the slotted fitting when the throttle trigger is fully depressed. 1-2mm 7 When the throttle cable is adjusted correctly, tighten the lock-nut (F) and the M3 screw (G). 11 Refit the air filter cover. Fitting blades and trimmer heads WARNING! ! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Fitting the guard extension • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. CAUTION! The guard extension shall always be fitted when using the trimmer head/plastic blades and • Place the blade (D), support cup (E) and support combination guard. The guard extension shall always be flange (F) on the output sh
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ASSEMBLY • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. Standard harness • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. H Quick release H At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Fitting the transport guard Spreading
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) always has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. use a good qual
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling 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 WARNING! Taking the following petrol. precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engi
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STARTING AND STOPPING trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or Check before starting are cracked. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard. • All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine. • 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 Starting and stopping te
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STARTING AND STOPPING Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark filled. plug cap. Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. (1) Choke control (2) Choke position (3) Open position WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or ! s
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the General working instructions machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. You must understand the difference between
