Page 2 - SYMBOL EXPLANATION; Symbols
2 SYMBOL EXPLANATION This product is in accordancewith applicable EC directives. Noise emission to theenvironment according to theEuropean Community’sDirective. The machine’semission is specified in theTechnical data section andon label. Use unleaded or quality leadedpetrol and two-- stroke oilmixed...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTENTSContents 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note the following before starting 3 . . . . WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSI...
Page 5 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Personal protective equipment; Never allow children
5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! A clearing saw, brushcutteror trimmer can be dangerous if used incor-rectly or carelessly, and can cause seriousor fatal injury to the operator or others. It isextremely important that you read and un-derstand the contents of this operator’smanual. You must us...
Page 6 - Machine’s safety equipment; Throttle lock; Never use a machine
6 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHINGWear clothes made of a strong fabric andavoid loose clothing that can catch onshrubs and branches. Always wear heavy,long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shortssandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it isabove shoulder level. FIRST AID KITA first aid kit should be ca...
Page 7 - Stop switch; Never use a cutting; Muffler; Harness quick release
7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dryclimate there is a significant risk of fire.We therefore fit certain mufflers with a sparkarrestor mesh. Check whether the muffleron your machine is fitted with this kind ofmesh. For mufflers, it is very important that youfollow the i...
Page 8 - The inside of the; Cutting equipment; Mufflers get very hot; Locking nut; Using an incorrect
8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may con...
Page 9 - Always discard a; Trimmer head
9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass cutters andgrass blades S See the cutting attachment packaging forcorrect sharpening instructions. Sharpenblades and cutters using a single--cut flat file. S Sharpen all edges equally to maintain thebalance of the blade. Check the cutting attachment for ...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the harness; Fitting the harness clamp; Fitting the handlebar; Adjusting the harness; When using a
10 ASSEMBLY Fitting the harness Proper harness and handlebar adjust-ments must be made with the engine com-pletely stopped before using unit. Fitting the harness clamp S Place the upper harness clamp over theshaft and position the lower harnessclamp under the shaft. Align the upperand lower clamp sc...
Page 11 - itting blades and trimmer; Correct balance
11 ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grassblade and grass cutter S Hook the blade guard/combination guard(A) onto the fitting on the shaft and securewith the bolt.CAUTION! Use the recommended bladeguard. See the Technical data section. S Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. S Turn the blade sha...
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol; Fuel and fuel fumes
13 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 anypart of your body that has come in contactwith fuel. Use soap an...
Page 14 - The muffler gets; Fuelling; Taking the following; Mixing
14 FUEL HANDLING S Always start by flling half the amount of thepetrol to be used. Then add the entireamount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.Add the remaining amount of petrol. S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughlybefore filling the machine’s fuel tank. S Do not mix more than one month’s su...
Page 15 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Cold engine; Starting and stopping
15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting S Check the blade to ensure that no crackshave formed at the bottom of the teeth orby the centre hole. The most common rea-son why cracks are formed is that sharpcorners have been formed at the bottom ofthe teeth while sharpening or that the bladehas be...
Page 16 - Warm engine; When the engine is
16 STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord allthe way out and do not let go of the starterhandle when the cord is fully extended.This can damage the machine. NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position andrepeat starting steps. Warm engine With a w...
Page 17 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules; Sometimes branches; The ABC of clearing; Basic working techniques
17 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions IMPORTANT!This section describes the basic safety pre-cautions for working with trimmers. If youencounter a situation where you are uncer-tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-pert. Contact your servicing dealer.Avoid all usage which you consider...
Page 18 - Clearing; Grass trimming with a trimmer head; Trimming; Grass clearing using a grass blade
18 WORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing S The clearing technique removes all un-wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmerhead just above the ground and tilt it. Letthe end of the trimmer line strike theground around trees, posts, statues andthe like. CAUTION! This techniqueincreases the wear on the trimmer line. S...
Page 19 - Sweeping
19 WORKING TECHNIQUES Sweeping S The fan effect of the rotating line can beused for quick and easy clearing up.Hold the trimmer line parallel to andabove the area to be swept and movethe tool to and fro. S When cutting and sweeping you shoulduse full throttle to obtain the best results. Cutting S Th...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor; Function; If the idle speed can-; Unit/Maintenance Safety
20 MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designedand manufactured to specifications that re-duce harmful emissions. After the enginehas used 8-- 10 tanks of fuel, the engine willbe run-- in. To ensure that it continues to runat peak performance and to minimize harm-ful exhaust emiss...
Page 21 - Spark plug; Cleaning the air filter; Bevel gear
21 MAINTENANCE WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler. WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you shou...
Page 23 - Maintenance schedule; Maintenance
23 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most ofthe items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the main-tenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work mus...
Page 24 - TECHNICAL DATA; Approved accessories; Technical data
24 TECHNICAL DATA Model 125R (M10 LH arbor shaft thread) -- Centre hole in blades/cutters, ¡ 25,4 mm Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, part. no. Grass blade/grass cutter Grass 255-- 4 1 inch 503 93 42-- 02 ( ¡ 250 4-- teeth) Trimmer head T25 537 33 83-- 02 Plastic blades Tricut 300...
Page 25 - EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000/14/EC EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 2234100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna model 125R brushcutter wasassessed in accordance with Ann...
Page 26 - Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions
26 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 20 i 10 i 3 m 6 m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
