Husqvarna 128 L Chainsaw User Manual
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1. gt The bevel gear is filled with the right quan tity of grease at the factory However be fore using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled three quarters full with grease Use HUSQVARNA Special grease The grease in the bevel gear does not nor mally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out English 21 MAINTENANCE Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades ry WARNING Always stop the en gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cut ting attachment has stopped com pletely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it e See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions e Sharpen blades and cutters using a single cut flat file e Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade blade that is bent twisted cracked broken or damaged in any other way Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be re used Only use original blades of the specified type 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 22 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 main tenance and service work described in this Operator s Manual2. Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT A clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incor rectly or carelessly and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others It is extremely important that you read and un derstand the contents of this operators manual You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment WARNING Listen out for warn ing signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops HELMET A helmet should be worn if the brush being cleared is taller than 2 metres HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles Approved protective goggles must comply with EN 166 in EU countries GLOVES Gloves should be wom when necessary e g when fitting cutting attachments BOOTS Wear anti slip and stable boots English 5 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 jewelr
3. Technical e Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa This is be cause when clearing using trimmer line the engine must throw out the trimmer line radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the trimmer line is also im portant A longer trimmer line requires greater engine power than a shorter trimmer line of the same diameter Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut the trimmer line to the correct length To increase the life of the trimmer line it can be soaked in water for a couple of days This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer English 9 ASSEMBLY NOTE Make sure unitis assembled cor rectly as shown in this manual Fitting the loop handle e Position the handle on the shaft Note that the handle must be mounted between the two arrows on the shaft e Fit the screw securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram e Make a final adjustment of the J handle to a comfortable working position Tighten the wing nut WARNING Only grass blades grass cutters or trimmer heads plastic blades may be used when the J handle is fitted Saw blades must never be used with the J handle Fitting the harness pie A WARNING When using a brushcutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness Otherwise you will be unable to control th
4. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop 7 Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance ae Clean the outside of the machine Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view Check that the stop switch works correctly Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle Clean the air filter R eplace if necessary Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tightened Sd Clean the outside of the spark TA Re move it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 6 mm or replace the spark plug Check thatthe spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Clean the outside of the carburetor and the space around it Check thatthe bevel gear is filled three quarters full with lubricant Fill if necessary using special grease Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from cracks or other defects Replace if necessary Check all cables and connections Check the clutch clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear Replace if necessary by an autorized service workshop Replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Clean or replace the
5. mu gt i CAUTION Always use a good quality pet rol oil mixture at least 90 octane Use low emission petrol also known as alkylate petrol if itis available The lowest octane recommended is 90 If you run the engine on a lower octane than 90 it can result in knocking This gives rise to a high engine temperature which can result in serious engine damage When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which is specially formulated for our two stroke engines Mixture 1 50 2 If HUSQVARNA two stroke oil is not avail able you may use another two stroke oil of good quality that is intended for air cooled engines Contact your dealer when select ing an oil Mixing ratio 1 33 3 Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil Never use oil intended for four stroke engines English 13 FUEL HANDLING Mixing e Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel e 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 e Mix shake the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank e Do not mix more than one month s sup ply of fuel at a time e If the machine is not used for
6. cm The following standards have been applied EN12100 1 2003 EN 12100 2 2003 EN ISO 11806 1997 and CISPR 12 2005 SMP The Swedish Machinery Testing Institute Fyrisborgsgatan 3 S 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out voluntary type approval The certificate s are numbered SEC 06 1099 09 1 31 ot Ronnie E Goldman Director of Engineering Handheld Consumer Products 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 25 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions A LO 2 4 2 7 mm 095 106 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 26 GE AS English 27 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09
7. harness clamp 10 Fitting blades and trimmer heads 11 Fitting a blade guard grass blade and Glass CUNT ellerre 11 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head eisai ees 12 FUEL HANDLING Fuel Safety iii nti 13 A dea N ede ae oa 13 FUEllingi ada a 14 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 15 Starting and stopping 15 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 17 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 20 Us ii 20 Spark pl cias a 21 Air filters sean 21 Bevel gear its das 21 Sharpening grass cutters and grass A trea re 22 aintenance schedule 23 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 24 EC declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only 25 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Note the following before starting Please read the operator s manual carefully 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 A 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 A
8. spark arrestor mesh on the muffler 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 23 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 128RJ Engine Cylinder displacement cm3 28 Cylinder bore mm 35 Stroke mm 28 7 dle speed rpm 2800 3200 Recommended max fast idle speed rpm 11000 Speed of output shaft rom 8000 ax engine output acc to ISO 8893 kW 0 8 Catalytic converter muffler Yes S peed regulated ignition system Yes Ignition system anufacturer type of ignition system Walbro CD S park plug Electrode gap mm Fuel and lubrication system anufacturer type of carburetor Zama Fuel tank capacity litre Weight Weight without fuel cutting attachment and guard kg Noise emissions see note 1 Sound power level measured dB A Sound power level guaranteed Lwa dB A Noise levels see note 2 Equivalent noise pressure level at the operators ear measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868 dB A Vibration levels Vibration levels at handles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 FRONT HANDLE Idling m s2 Racing m s REAR HANDLE Idling m s Racing m s2 Champion RCJ 8Y Zama 0 4 4 8 109 114 100 3 5 2 8 un du Note 1 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power Lwa in conformity with EC directive 2000 14 EC Note 2 Equivalentsound pressure level is calculated as the time weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working condi
9. N If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops Rec idle speed See Technical data section Recommended max speed See Technical data section Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjust ment screw T if itis necessary to readjust First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate Then turn the screw counter clockwise until the cutting attachment stops The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every posi tion The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attach ment starts to rotate 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 7 Idle Speed Screw T not be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops contact your ser vicing dealer Do not use the ma chine until it has been correctly ad justed or repaired Unit Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust CAUTION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic convertic designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases ie The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and com bustible material Muffle
10. Operators manual Manuel d utilisation Manual de instrucciones SS Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine EN 2 27 Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d utilisation avant d utiliser la machine FR 28 5 3 Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y aseg rese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la m quina ES 5 4 79 SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols 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 understand the instructions before using the machine Ly Max speed of output shaft rpm is max 10000 rpm Ck E Machines fitted with grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Always wear e A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects e Hearing protection e Approved eye protection Beware of thrown objects and ricochets The operator of the machine shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Arrows which show limits for handle mounting Always wear approved protective gloves Use anti slip and stable boots Only use
11. WARNING Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment So always use approved hearing protection 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 English 3 WHAT IS WHAT Whatis what 1 Blade 16 Air filter cover e 2 Grease filler cap 17 Handle adjustment ao 9 3 Bevel gear 18 Locking nut e 29 4 Cutting attachmentguard 19 Support flange Bie 5 Shaft 20 Support cup 6 Loop handle 21 Drive disc 7 Throttle control 22 Trimmer head 8 Stop switch 23 Socket spanner 9 Throttle lock out 24 Transport guard 10 Harness clamp 25 Hex wrench 11 Cylinder cover 26 Locking pin 12 Starter handle 27 Harness 13 Fuel tank 28 J handle 14 Choke control 29 Operator s manual 15 Primer bulb 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important 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 medi cation that could affect your vision your judge ment or your co ordination Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as seve
12. buretor adjustment e An incorrect fuel mixture too much or in correct type of oil e A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operat ing problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed always check the spark plug first before taking any further action If the spark plug is dirty clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0 6 mm The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary 0 6 mm CAUTION Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid e Carburetor malfunctions e Starting problems e Loss of engine power e Unnecessary wear to engine parts e Excessive fuel consumption Clean the filter every 25 hours or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter Wash it clean in warm soapy water Rinse thoroughly Ensure that the filter is dry before refitting it An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced Bevel gear
13. ch ment guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorized persons at a dis tance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches English 19 MAINTENANCE The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator s manual Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that re duce harmful emissions After the engine has used 8 10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run in To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimize harm ful exhaust emissions after the run in peri od ask your servicing dealer to adjust your carburetor WARNING The complete clutch clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury Function e The carburetor governs the engine s speed via the throttle control Air and fuel are mixed in the carburetor The T screw regulates the throttle setting atidle speed If the T screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle speed turning it counterclockwise gives a lower idle speed Basic setting e The basic carburetor settings are ad justed during testing atthe factory Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTIO
14. e brushcutter safely This can result in injury to yourself or others Proper harness and handlebar adjust ments must be made with the engine com pletely stopped before using unit Fitting the harness clamp e Place the upper harness clamp over the shaft and position the lower harness clamp under the shaft Align the upper and lower clamp screw holes Clamp must be fitted above the arrow on the shaft see illustration 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 e Insert two screws into the screw holes e Secure harness clamp by tightening screws with a hex wrench Adjusting the harness e Insert your right arm and head through the harness and allow it to rest on your left shoulder Make sure the harness hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE A one half twist is built in the har ness to allow the harness to rest flat on the shoulder e Adjust the harness allowing the hook to be about 15 cm below the waist e Fasten the harness to the hamess clamp on the shaft and lift the unit to the operat ing position e Puton the harness Now make a final adjustment so that the unitis in a com fortable working position when it hangs from the harness NOTE It may be necessary to relocate the harness clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit Correct height Adjust the harness so that the cutting at tachment is parallel to the ground English 10 ASSEMBLY Correct balance Fitting a blade guard grass Le
15. ects from being thrown towards the operator The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment Check thatthe guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using See the Technical data section A CERNING Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard See the section on Technical data If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experi ence symptoms of overexposure to vibration Such symptoms include numbness loss of feeling tingling pricking pain loss of strength changes in skin color or condition These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists The risk increases at low temperatures 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Muffler mu The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator CAUTION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic convertic designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a sign
16. ed due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much Discard the support flange if itis cracked cy e Ensure the locking nut has not lost its cap tive force The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1 5 Nm The tight ening torque of the locking nut should be 35 50 Nm D e Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked e Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard e All covers must be correctly fitted and un damaged before you start the machine 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Starting and stopping WARNING The complete clutch clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting Place the machine on a flat surface Ensure the cutting at tachment cannot come into contact with any object Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury The safety distance is 15 meters Cold engine Primer bulb Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb The primer bulb need not be completely filled Choke Move the blue engine choke lever over to the closed position Starting Hold the body of the machine on t
17. emove it undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting at tachment rotates CAUTION The nut has a left hand thread Tighten the nut using the socket spanner Koa The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand The lining should offer a resistance of atleast 1 5 Nm The nut should be re placed after it has been put on approx 10 times Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to e Reduce the risk of blade thrust e Obtain maximum cutting performance e Extend the life of cutting equipment 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 IMPORTANT Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the section on Technical data Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp ened Follow our recommendations Also re fer to the instructions on the blade packaging Maintain the correct blade setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge WARNING Always stop the en gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it WARNING Using an incorrect cutting attachment o
18. g the ground Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these in structions e Always work at full throttle e Avoid the previously cut material during the retum stroke Stop the engine unclip the harness and place the machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut material 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Grass trimming with a trimmer head Trimming Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle It is the end of the trimmer line that does the work Let the trimmer line work at its own pace Never press the trimmer line into the area to be cut The trimmer line can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the trimmer line to 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed When trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head ANAYA Clearing The clearing technique removes all un wanted vegetation Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it Let the end of the trimmer line strike the ground around trees posts statues and the like CAUTION This technique increases the wear on the trimmer line x ANNA the tabs War The trimmer line wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stone
19. he ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip then quickly and powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start Move the blue engine choke lever to the Ye position Pull starter rope until engine runs Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position English 15 STARTING AND STOPPING NOTE Ifengine 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 Warm engine With a warm engine Move the blue engine choke lever to the position Pull starter rope until engine runs Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position CAUTION Do not put any part of your body in marked area Contact can result in burns to the skin or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged Always use gloves Do not use a machine with dam aged spark plug cap 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops CAUTION The stop switch automaticall
20. ificant risk of fire We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh Muffler bolts For mufflers itis very important that you follow the instructions on checking main taining and servicing your machine Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine WARNING Muffers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also ap plies at idle speed Contact can re sult in burns to the skin Remember the risk of fire WARNING The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler English 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Bear in mind that Engine exhaust fumes contain car bon monoxide which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors or any where that is poorly ventilated The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near com bustible material Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment When fitting tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment To r
21. nd transporting fuel al ways use approved containers intended for this purpose When storing the machine for long peri ods the fuel tank must be emptied Con tact your local petrol station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage e The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in stor age In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine the spark plug cap must always be removed during long term storage if the machine is not under close supervision and when performing all service measures dling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosion and inhaling fumes Fuel CAUTION The machine is equipped with a two stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two stroke engine oil It is important to accurately mea sure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture WARNING Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ven tilation 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 A WARNING Take care when han 7 Petrol
22. non metallic flexible cutting attachments i e trimmer heads with trimmer line 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in the Technical data section and on label Sound pressure level at 7 5 metres E dBA Use unleaded or quality leaded i petrol and two stroke oil mixed ata ratio of 2 1 50 Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position CAUTION The stop switch automatically malo returns to the start position IOE In order to prevent unintentional starting the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling checking and or performing maintenance Regular cleaning is required i Visual check g Approved eye protection must always be used A Q CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS SY MOS cs ri vpi 2 CONTENTS Contents A ie ea 3 Note the following before starting 3 WHAT IS WHAT Whatis what 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS mMportant iiai iren haii ai 5 Personal protective equipment 5 achine s safety equipment 6 Cutting equipment 8 ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar 10 Fitting the harness and
23. o not use the machine in bad weather such as dense fog heavy rain strong wind intense cold etc Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks such as icy ground unpredictable felling direction etc 3 Make sure you can move and stand safely Check the area around you for possible ob stacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when working on sloping ground N e Always use sharp blades e Avoid stones WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut ma terial while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop the engine and cutting equip ment before you remove material thathas wound around the blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You could get burned if you touch it WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always wear ap proved eye protection Never lean over the cutting attachment guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unautho rised persons ata distance Chil dren animals onlookers and help ers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m Stop the ma chine immediately if anyone ap proaches Never swing the ma chine around without first checking behind you to make sure noone is wi
24. r an incorrect ly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback Cutting equipment Grass blades and grass cutters are in tended for cutting coarse grass A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass General rules Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the section on Technical data Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp ened Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents English 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced gt p Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades e See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions Sharpen blades and cutters using a single cut flat file e Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade a pe A WARNING Always discard a blade that is bent twisted cracked broken or damaged in any other way Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so thatitcan be re used Only use original blades of the specified type 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Trimmer head IMPORTANT Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum other wise the machine will generate harmful vibration e Only use the recommended cutting at tachments See the section on
25. re cold very hot and or humid climates Wear personal protective equipment See in structions under the heading Personal protec tive equipment Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification Never use a machine that is faulty Carry out the checks maintenance and service instruc tions described in this manual Some mainte nance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists See instructions under the heading Maintenance All covers and guards must be fitted before starting Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not damaged Otherwise you could get an electric shock The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least 15 metres A VARNING Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly filed blade can increase the risk of accidents WARNING Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circum stances can produce the force neces sary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal inju ry Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09
26. rs are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh You should clean the mesh at least once a month This is best done with a wire brush If the mesh is damaged it should be replaced If the mesh is fre quently blocked this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston Muffler bolts CAUTION Never use a machine thathas a faulty or loose muffler Ensure the muffler bolts are tight English 20 MAINTENANCE WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also applies at idle speed Contact can result in burns to the skin Re member the risk of fire 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 car bon monoxide which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors or any where that is poorly ventilated The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near com bustible material Spark plug mul Se The spark plug condition is influenced by e Incorrect car
27. s brick concrete metal fences etc than when coming into con tact with trees and wooden fences English 18 WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting e 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 uo Do not allow the trimmer head to con stantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head Sweeping e The fan effect of the rotating line can be used for quick and easy clearing up Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro e When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 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 result in serious injury Stop the engine and trimmer head before you remove material that has wound around the drive shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You could get burned if you touch it WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always wear eye protection Never lean over the cutting atta
28. some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned A WARNING The catalytic con verter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when working near flammable substances and or vapors 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Fuelling gt WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel Always shut off the engine before refueling Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refu elling When refueling open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting e Clean the area around the fuel cap Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems e Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak ing the container before filling the tank EE Min 3m English 14 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting mir e Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole The most common rea son why cracks are formed is that sharp comers 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 y o gt e Check that the support flange is not crack
29. t repaired Throttle lock out The throttle lock outis designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control When you press the lock out A i e when you grasp the handle it releases the throttle control B When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lock out both move back to their original positions This movementis controlled by two independent return springs This ar rangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock out is released Press the throttle lock out and make sure it returns to its original position when you re lease it Check that the throttle control and throttle lock out move freely and that the return springs work properly See instructions under the heading Start Start the machine and apply full throttle Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains ata standstill If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked See instructions under the heading Maintenance MAY 7 AN chi English 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop switch Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch Cutting attachment guard ale Big This guard is intended to prevent loose obj
30. t the cutting attachment rest lightly on blade and grass cutter 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 Fitting blades and trimmer heads e When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc support flange engages comecty inthe cents hole ofthe CUBO Hook the blade quardcombinton guar fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and oe Da fitting on the shaft and secure or fatal personal injury CAUTIONIU Use the recommended blade guard See the Technical data section Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing nsert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft Place the blade D support cup E and support flange F on the output shaft Fit the nut G The nut must be tight WARNING Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard See the section on Techni cal data If an incorrect or faulty ened to a torque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 guard is fitted this can cause seri kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool ous personal injury kt Hold the shaft of ihe spanner as close to the blade guard as possible To tighten the nut turn the spanner in the opposite direction
31. thin the safety zone WARNING Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment Always stop the engine before cleaning Basic working techniques e Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage 4 Switch off the engine before moving to another area Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance Never put the machine down with the engine running or while the cutting attachment is rotating uw 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 17 WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade e Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass 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 retum stroke Let the left hand side of the blade between 8 and 12 o clock do the cutting If the blade is angled to the left when clear ing grass the grass will collect in a line which makes it easier to collect e g by raking Try to work rhythmically Stand firmly with your feet apart Move forward after the re tum stroke and stand firmly again Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hittin
32. tions with the following time distribution 1 2 idling and 1 2 max speed NOTE The noise pressure level at operator s ear and vibrations on the handles are mea sured with all the approved cutting attachments for the machine The table indicates the lowest and highest values Model 128RJ M10 LH arbor shaft thread Centre hole in blades cutters 25 4 mm Approved accessories Cutting attachment guard part no Grass blade grass cutter Grass 255 4 1 inch 503 93 42 02 250 4 teeth Trimmer head 537 33 83 02 Plastic blades Tricut 300 mm 531 00 38 11 Support cup Fixed 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 24 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 thatthe brushcutter model Husqvarna 128RJ from serial numbers 2009 031N 00001 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 J une 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of 15 December 2004 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC and applicable supplements and of 8 May 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment in accordance with Annex V of 2000 14 EC The measured sound power is 109 dB A the guaranteed sound power is 114 dB A The cutting width is 43
33. to the direction of rota tion CAUTION left hand thread 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head e 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 e Fit the drive disc B on the output shaft e Turn the shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing e Insert the locking pin C in the hole to lock the shaft e Screw on the trimmer head H in the op posite direction to the direction of rota tion e To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order 545196786 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 12 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine 1 If you have spilled fuel on it Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evapo rate 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 regu arly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel ines Transport and storage e Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames for example from electri cal machinery electric motors electrical relays switches or boilers When storing a
34. y returns to the start position In order to pre vent unintentional starting the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling checking and or per forming maintenance WARNING when the engine is started with the choke in the closed position the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately English 16 WORKING TECHNIQUES The ABC of clearing General working instructions e Always use the correct equipment IMPORTANT This section describes the basic safety pre cautions for working with trimmers If you encounter a situation where you are uncer e Make sure the equipment is well adjusted e Follow the safety precautions e Organise your work carefully e Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade tain how to proceed you should ask an ex pert 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 AOOO 1 Look around you To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine To ensure that people animals etc do not come into contact with the cut ting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attach ment CAUTION Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident D
35. y shorts sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder level FIRST AID KIT A first aid kit should be carried by opera tors of clearing saws brushcutters or trim mers Machine s safety equipment This section describes the machine s safe ty equipment its purpose and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the Whatis what section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine The life span of the machine can be re duced and the risk of accidents can in crease if machine maintenance is not car ried out correctly and if service and or re pairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop IMPORTANT All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training This is especially true of the machine s safety equipment If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of pro fessional repairs and service If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer ask him for the address of your near est service agent WARNING Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment Follow the control maintenance and service instructions described in this section If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get i
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