Page 2 - KEY; Symbols
2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. Please read the operator’s manual c...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ....................................................
Page 4 - INTR; Dear Customer
4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The ...
Page 5 - WHA
English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1 13 2 12 5 8 7 4 22 11 6 10 3 16 14 9 18 19 21 20 17 15 1 Operator ′ s manual 2 Handle 3 Throttle lock 4 Fuel cap 5 Choke control 6 Front handle 7 Blade guard 8 Blades 9 Transport guard 10 Air filter cover. 11 Air purge 12 Fuel tank 13 Throttle control 14 S...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECA; Impor
6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment HEARING PR OTECTION 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 pr...
Page 7 - Mac; Thr
English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Mac hine ′′′′ s safety equipment This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is...
Page 8 - Hand guar
8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Hand guar d The hand guard pre vents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle. Check that the hand guard is fitted correctly. Check that the hand guard is undamaged. Vibration damping sy...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades; Blade guard
English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwis...
Page 10 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol
10 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use s...
Page 11 - Mixing; Fuelling
English – 11 FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • Mix (shake) the fuel mi...
Page 12 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine; Stopping
12 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws a...
Page 13 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Safety instructions while working
English – 13 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Safety instructions regarding the surroundings • Never allow children to use the machine. • Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are working. • Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have...
Page 14 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
14 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT l...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Muffler
English – 15 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 16 - Cooling system; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
16 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1 Fins on the flywheel. 2 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 3 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder). Clean the cooling s...
Page 17 - Gear housing; Cleaning and lubrication
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Gear housing There is a grease nipple on the gearbox. Use a grease gun to top up with grease. This should be carried out after approximately every 60 working hours. Use Husqvarna special grease, No. 503 98 96-01. CAUTION! The gear housing must not be filled completely with g...
Page 18 - Maintenance schedule
18 – English MAINTENANCE ´®z+R0r¶6(¨ ´®z+R0r¶6(¨ 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 maintenance and service work described in this Operator...
Page 19 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 19 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...
