Page 2 - SYMBOL EXPLANATION; Symbols on the power cutter:
2 –English WARNING! The power cutter can bedangerous! Careless and incorrect use canresult in serious, even fatal injury. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols on the power cutter: Read through the Operator's Manualcarefully and understand the contentsbefore you use the power cutter. Checks and/or maintenance ...
Page 3 - Before using your new Power cutter; CONTENTS
English – 3 Before using your new Power cutter • Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting disc, see chapter ” Assembly”. • Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See chapter ” Maintenance”, section ”Carburettor”. When adjusted correctly th...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT; Stop switch
4 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of apower cutter can turn it into a dangerous toolthat can cause serious or even fatal injury. Itis extremely important that you read andunderstand this manual. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING! When using a power cutter, safe...
Page 5 - Anti-vibration system
English – 5 The silencer is designed togive the lowest possible noiselevel and to direct the engine‘sexhaust fumes away from theuser. The engine‘s exhaustfumes are hot and can containsparks, which can lead to theoutbreak of fire. In countries that have a warmand dry climate the risk offorest fires i...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Transport and storage; Silencer
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!Do not use the power cutter until you have read theentire contents of this Operator’s Manual.All servicing, in addition to the points listed in thesection ” Control, maintenance and service of the power cutter’s safety...
Page 7 - Fuel safety; Basic safety precautions; Cutting
English – 7 ! ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Fuel safety (Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage) WARNING! Exercise great care when handlingfuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosionsand inhaling fumes. • Never fill the machine while the engine is running. • Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel(p...
Page 8 - Water cooling; Kickback
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Over exposure to vibrations can result inblood-vessel or nerve injury to personssuffering with blood circulation problems.Seek medical attention if you experiencephysical symptoms that can be related to overexposure to vibrations. Examples of suchsymptoms are numbne...
Page 9 - Care and storage; General
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pull in Pull in occurs when the lower part of the disc is suddenlystopped or when the cut closes. (To avoid this see the section” How to avoid kickback” and ”Pinching/rotation” below). Pinching/rotation Pinching occurs when the cut closes. The power cutter can bedrawn...
Page 10 - CUTTING DISCS AND BLADES; Abrasive discs
10 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING DISCS AND BLADES ! General Cutting discs and discs are available in two standard designs;abrasive discs and diamond discs. High speed portable tools Cutting discs of the make Husqvarna are manufactured forportable, high speed, power cutters. If other makes ...
Page 11 - Cutting discs; Diamond discs; Using diamond discs
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting discs Type of cutting discs Check that the disc isapproved for high speed,portable power cutters. Do notexceed the maximum workingspeed stated on the disc. Damage • Ensure the disc it not cracked or damaged in anyother way. • Test the disc by hitting it gentl...
Page 12 - What is what on a power cutter?
12 – English WHAT IS WHAT? 1. Cutting trolley 2. Upper guide section 3. Locking lever for upper guide section 4. Fuel tank 5. Splash guard 6. Choke 7. Throttle catch 8. Stop switch 9. Cutting head 10. Cutting arm 11. Belt tensioning screw 12. Cutting disc What is what on a power cutter? 17 19 14 6 4...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; Checking the drive shaft and flanges; Fitting the cutting head; Disc guard
English – 13 ASSEMBLY Checking the drive shaft and flanges • Check that the threads on the drive shaft areundamaged. • Check that the contact surfaces of the cutting discand flanges are flat, runcorrectly on the spindle andare free from foreignobjects. Do not use flanges that aretwisted, have damage...
Page 14 - Fuel mixture; Petrol; FUEL HANDLING; Mixture; Fuelling
14 – English Two-stroke oil • For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-strokeoil, which has beenspecially produced forpower cutters. Mixing ratio1:50 (2%). • If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available you canuse a high quality two-stroke oil intended for aircooled engines. Contactyour dealer when se...
Page 15 - Starting a cold engine; Start and stop; START AND STOP; Start
English – 15 Starting a cold engine IGNITION:Slide the stop switch to theleft. CHOKE:Pull out the choke. DECOMPRESSION VALVE(272K)Press in the value to reducethe pressure in the cylinder,this makes starting the powercutter easier. Thedecompression valve shouldalways be used when starting.When the ma...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Changing the drive belt
16 – English MAINTENANCE ! WARNING! Never use a power cutter withouta disc guard over the cutting disc. Changing the drive belt • Loosen the two nuts (A). • Turn the tensioning screws (B) until the tension hasbeen released. • Remove the two nuts (A). • Remove the front belt cover (C). • Remove the b...
Page 17 - Carburettor
English – 17 ! MAINTENANCE Carburettor Operation, Basic settings, Fine tuning Operation • The carburettor governs the engine‘s speed via the throttle. Air/fuel is mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture isadjustable. To take advantage of the engine‘s optimal outputthe adjustment must be corre...
Page 18 - Fuel filter; High speed needle H; Air filter
18 – English MAINTENANCE Fuel filter • The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank. • The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling. This reduces the risk of operating disturbances causedby blockage of the fuel filter. • The filter cannot be cleaned but must be replaced with a new fi...
Page 19 - Replacing a broken or worn starter cord; Starter
English – 19 Replacing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the bolts that hold the starter against thecrankcase and lift off thestarter unit. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and lift it out of the cut-out in the starter-pulley’speriphery. Reset the recoilspring by allowing the pulleyto slowly r...
Page 20 - Spark plug; Silencer
20 – English MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by:• An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause depositson the spark plug electrodethat may result in malfunctionor starting difficulties. • If...
Page 21 - Weekly maintenance
English – 21 MAINTENANCE Below follows some general maintenance instructions.If you need further information please contact your serviceworkshop. Weekly maintenance 9. Check the main filter. 10. Check that the anti-vibration elements are not damaged. 11. Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrod...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Cutting equipment
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke, inch/mmIdle speed, rpmRecommended max.speed, unloaded, rpmPower, kW Ignition system ManufactureType of ignition systemSpark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system ManufacturerCarburettor typ...
