Husqvarna 125R Brush Cutter User Manual
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1. 12 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 14 MAINTENANCE Carburetor cooococccoccccccc 16 MUMET eis tapas La 16 Spark PlUG nenn 17 AIP TIC artes ee hs 17 Bevel gear eee 17 Maintenance schedule 18 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 19 EC declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only 20 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 Note the following before starting 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 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 English 3 WHAT IS WHAT What is what 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Trimmer head Grease filler cap Bevel gear Cutting attachme2. English 12 STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding gt the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops 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 A WARNING When the engine is handle when the cord is fully extended started with the choke in the closed i f position the cutting attachment will This can damage the machine start to rotate immediately CAUTION The stop switch automatically 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 Warm engine With a warm engine move the blue engine choke lever to the Y position Pull starter rope until engine runs Move the blue en gine 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 13 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions IMPORTANT This section describes the basic safety pre cautions for working with trimmers If you encounter a situatio
3. 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 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 a 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out voluntary type approval The certificate s are numbered SEC 05 1086 09 01 31 RAO Ronnie E Goldman Director of Engineering Handheld Consumer Products 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 20 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 2 4 2 7 mm 095 106 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 21 Je AS English 22 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09
4. injury The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You OO could get bumed if you touch it WARNING Watch out for thrown e The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that objects Always wear eye protection is difficult to reach using a normal lawn Never lean over the cutting attach mower Keep the trimmer line parallel to ment guard Stones rubbish etc the ground when cutting Avoid pressing can be thrown up into the eyes the trimmer head against the ground as causing blindness or serious injury this can ruin the lawn and damage the Keep unauthorized persons ata dis tool tance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside Wass soa Wh the safety zone of 15 m Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches 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 The trimmer line wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stones brick concrete metal fences etc than when coming into con tact with trees and wooden fences 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 15 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 du
5. 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 Use unleaded or quality leaded gasoline 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 returns to the start position 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 Visual check Approved eye protection must always be used m gt O a F I N CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS SymboB cs ri vpi 2 CONTENTS Contents A 20 aan 3 Note the following before starting 3 WHAT IS WHAT Whatis what 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS mMportant lirica 5 Personal protective equipment 5 achine s safety equipment 6 Cutting equipment 8 ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle 9 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head 9 FUEL HANDLING Fuelsafety ccc eee eee eee 10 Fuel aad ia deen keane ea eats 10 FUCHING sevice we ee 11 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 12 Starting and stopping
6. to reduce the noise level and to directthe exhaust gases away from the operator CAUTION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic convertic designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant 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 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 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 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
7. Operator s manual Manuel d utilisation Manual de instrucciones Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine EN 2 22 Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d utilisation avant d utiliser la machine FR 2 3 43 Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y aseg rese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la m quina ES 44 64 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 Ls Always wear e A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects e Hearing protection e Approved eye protection max 10000 rpm Beware of thrown objects and 7 ricochets D The operator of the machine A 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 Only use non metallic flexible cutting attachments i e trimmer heads with trimmer line This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives ce 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 Only intended for trimmer heads Noise emission to the environment according to
8. To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order 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 hex wrench 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 9 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 and 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
9. a complete service is carried out before long term storage 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 A WARNING Take care when han 7 Petrol mu gt CAUTION Always use a good quality pet rol oil mixture at least 90 octane Use low emission petrol also known as alkylate petrol ifitis 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
10. acing m s 5 6 5 6 REAR HANDLE Idling m s 2 9 2 9 Racing m s 8 5 8 5 Atidle left right handles 3 5 3 5 Note 1 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power LWA in conformity with EC directive 2000 14 EC Note 2 Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 2 idling and 1 2 max speed NOTE Noise pressure at the user s ear and vibration on the handles are measured with all the machine s approved cutting equipment fitted The table indicates the highest and lowest values Model 128C 3 8 RH arbor shaft thread Approved accessories Cutting attachment guard part no Trimmer head T25 537 33 83 03 Model 128L M10 LH arbor shaft thread Cutting attachment guard part no Trimmer head Plastic blades T25 537 33 83 02 Tricut 300 mm 531 00 38 11 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 19 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 grass trimmer model Husqvarna 128C 128L 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 J une 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC
11. bustible material English 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to e Obtain maximum cutting performance e Extend the life of cutting equipment Trimmer head 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 IMPORTANT Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum other wise the machine will generate harmful vibration A 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 A WARNING A faulty cutting at tachment may increase the risk of accidents 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 e Only use the recommended cutting at tachments See the section on Technical data 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
12. ce 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 mn e The carburetor governs the engine s speed via the throttle control Air and fuel are mixed in the carburetor e The T screw regulates the throttle setting at idle 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 at the factory Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTION 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 un
13. 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 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 and service instructions described in this section If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired See instructions under the heading Start Throttle lock out The throttle lock out is designed to prevent patne macane ancappy Tu rome accidental operation of the throttle control cutting attachment stops and remains at a When you press the lock out A i e when Standstill If the cutting attachment rotates you grasp the handle it releases the with the throttle in the idle position then the throttle control B When you release the carburettor idle setting must be checked handle the throttle control and the throttle See instructions under the heading lock out both move back to their original Maintenance positions This movement is controlled by two independent return springs This ar rangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked atthe idle setting Stop switch Make sure the engine st
14. 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 11 STARTING AND STOPPING before oe U When the engine is A Sana with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately e Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled e Observe your surroundings and make sure thatthere is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment e Place the machine on the ground ensure the cutting attachmentis clear of twigs and stones Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Notwith your foot Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord e Check thatthe 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 crac
15. ked e Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard 545196741 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 the 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 en gine choke lever to the opened position
16. lace 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 spark arrestor mesh on the muffler 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 18 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 128C 128L Engine Cylinder volume cm3 28 28 Cylinder bore mm 35 35 Stroke mm 28 7 28 7 dle speed rpm 2 800 3 200 2 800 3 200 Recommended max speed rpm 10000 11000 Speed of output shaft rom 8000 8000 ax engine output acc to ISO 8893 hp kW 0 8 0 8 Catalytic converter muffler Yes Yes Speed regulated ignition system Yes Yes Ignition system anufacturer type of ignition system Walbro CD Walbro CD S park plug Champion Champion RC 8Y RCJ 8Y Electrode gap mm 0 6 0 6 Fuel and lubrication system anufacturer type of carburetor Zama Zama Fuel tank capacity liter 0 4 0 4 Weight Weight without fuel cutting attachment and guard kg 4 4 4 8 Noise emissions see note 1 Sound power level measured dB A 109 109 Sound power level guaranteed Lwa dB A 114 114 Noise levels see note 2 Equivalent noise pressure level at the operators ear measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868 dB A 100 100 Vibration levels Vibration levels athandles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 FRONT HANDLE Idling m s 3 9 3 9 R
17. n where you are uncer 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 Do 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 4 Switch off the engine before moving to another area 5 Never put the machine down with the engine running or while the cutting attachment is rotating 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut ma terial while the engine is running
18. ne into the area to be cut N NA AINE 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 English 14 WORKING TECHNIQUES e Reduce the risk of damaging plants by Sweeping shortening the trimmer line to 4 4 1 2 inches 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed e When trimming you should use less than full throttle so thatthe trimmer line lasts deco and to reduce the wear on the The fan effect of the rotating line can be 3 used for quick and easy clearing up Clearing Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro e The clearing DA 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 1 ground around trees posts statues and the like CAUTION This technique increases the wear on the trimmer line A I e When cutting and sweeping you should p use full throttle to obtain the best results SA WARNING Neither the operator N ANNA MAr 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 Cutting there is a risk of
19. nt guard Shaft Loop handle Throttle control Stop switch Throttle lock out 0 Cylinder cover 45196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Starter handle Fuel tank Choke control Primer bulb Air filter cover Handle adjustment Drive disc Operator s manual Wrench Model 128C only Hex wrench Model 128L only English 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important IMPORTANT The machine is only designed for trimming grass The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical ata 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 judgement or your co ordination Wear personal protective equipment See in structions under the heading Personal protective 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
20. ops when you push and hold the stop switch Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock out is released 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 English 6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting attachment guard 32 This guard is intended to prevent loose objects 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 ithas been exposed to impact or is cracked Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using See the Technical data section WARNING 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 Muffler e BIS The muffler is designed
21. or the cutting equipment is rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop the engine and cutting equip ment before you remove material that has 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 within the safety zone 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 WARNING Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment Always stop the engine before cleaning Grass trimming with a trimmer head Trimming e 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 li
22. people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several opera tors are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least 15 metres 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 Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT Whenever you use a Clear ing saw brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an acci dent Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 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 goggle
23. r use a machine that has a faulty or loose muffler Ensure the muffler bolts are tight English 16 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 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 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 Se The spark plug condition is influenced by e Incorrect carburetor 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 spa
24. 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 10 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 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 Fuelling gt WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of
25. rk 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 545196741 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 128L 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 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a listof the maintenance that must be performed on the machine Mo
26. s must comply with EN 166 in EU countries GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary e g when fitting cutting attachments BOOTS Wear anti slip and stable boots 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 opera tors of clearing saws brushcutters or trim mers English 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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
27. st of the items are described in the Maintenance section The user must only carry outthe main tenance and service work described in this O perator s Manual More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop Daily Weekly Monthly RO Maintenance Maintenance ae Clean the outside of the machine 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 SSS 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 nuts and screws are tight EF Check thatthere are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines Check the starter and starter cord see El Clean the outside of the spark plug Re move it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 6 mm or replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Clean the outside of the carburetor and the space around it Check that the 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 Rep
28. 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 8 ASSEMBLY NOTE Make sure unit is assembled cor Fitting the trimmer guard and rectly as shown in this manual trimmer head Model 128C Fitting the loop handle Ha 0 e Position the handle on the shaft Note Pie that the handle must be mounted be e Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use tween the two arrows on the shaft with the trimmer head Hook the trimmer guard combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the nut B e Fit the screw securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram e Tighten the wing nut e Fit the dust cup C on the shaft The nut must be completely covered by the dust Fitting the trimmer guard and CUP e Hold the dust cup with a wrench to pre trimmer head Model 128L vent the shaft from rotating j para Pd the trimmer head D onto the Se f e Fitthe 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 p ze u e
29. til 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 545196741 Rev 2 4 30 09 __ 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 Disconnectthe spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Muffler CAUTION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases 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 Mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh You should clean the mesh atleastonce 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 Tao Muffler bolts OY Spark arrestor mesh pis CAUTION Neve
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