Husqvarna 125BT, 141B, 155B, 165BT - Manuals

Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols

2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause 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. Al...

Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator’s manual carefully. 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 ...

Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protective equipment; Machine; Stop switch; Quick release

4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment • Gloves should be worn when necessary. • Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. • Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective g...

Page 5 - Vibration damping system; s safety equipment

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. The machine’s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibrations. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise...

Page 6 - General safety precautions; Starting

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler...

Page 7 - Transport and storage; General working instructions

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it. • Never start the machine: - If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. - If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clot...

Page 8 - Basic safety rules; Basic working techniques

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the ground. • Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as possible. • Observe your surroundings. If anyone approaches your work area, set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until the person is a...

Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Assembly of the blower

English – 11 ASSEMBLY Assembly of the blower 1 Connect the flexible hose (A) to the fan’s outlet tube (B) with a hose clamp. 2 Connect the operating tube (C) to the flexible hose with a hose clamp. 3 Fit the control handle (D) on the operating tube (C). 4 Fit the handlebar (E) on the operating tube ...

Page 12 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol; Mixing; Fuelling

12 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing smal...

Page 13 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine; Stopping

English – 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Cold engine Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm. The diaphragm need not be complet...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Muffler; Cooling system

14 – English MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce 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 minimise harmful exhau...

Page 15 - Spark plug; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter

English – 15 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems ...

Page 16 - Maintenance schedule; Daily maintenance

16 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions safely. 3 Check that the st...

Page 17 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data

English – 17 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) 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 co...

Page 18 - EC-declaration of conformity

18 – English TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna141B and 155 from 2000’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain tex...