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Contents Note the following before starting:
Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual.
This label certify that the product has been certified in
accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.
This label certify that the product has been certified in
accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 2.
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.
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.
For customer assistance call: 704-921-7000 or contact us at
our website: www.husqvarna.com
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ....................................................................... 2
CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ............................................................ 4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the trimmer? ...................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important ...................................................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6
Machine
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s safety equipment ........................................ 6
Cutting equipment ........................................................ 9
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the J-handle ..................................................... 11
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ................................. 11
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1" trimmer
head ............................................................................. 11
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade
and grass cutter ........................................................... 12
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 12
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety ................................................................... 13
Fuel .............................................................................. 13
Fueling ......................................................................... 14
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ................................................... 15
Starting and stopping ................................................... 15
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions ....................................... 17
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor .................................................................... 20
Muffler .......................................................................... 21
Cooling system ............................................................ 22
Spark plug .................................................................... 22
Air filter ......................................................................... 22
Bevel gear .................................................................... 23
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 24
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 25
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 26
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WARNING! 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.
!
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! Long-term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment. So
always use approved hearing protection.
