Page 2 - SYMBOL EXPLANATION; Symbols on the power cutter:
2 – English WARNING! The power cutter can bedangerous! Careless and incorrect use canresult in serious or fatal injury to theoperator or others. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols on the power cutter: Please read the instructions carefully andmake sure you understand them beforeusing the power cutter. Alway...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; List of Contents; Personal protective equipment; WARNING; Before using your new Power cutter
English – 3 CONTENTS List of Contents Symbol explanation ..................................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4 The power cutter’s safety equipment ...................... 4 Control, maintenance and service o...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE 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 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING! When using a power cutter,p...
Page 5 - Anti-vibration system; Muffler
English – 5 1 Anti-vibration system Check the anti-vibrationelements regularly for materialcracks and deformation. Check that the anti-vibrationelements are securelymounted between the engineunit and the handle system. The muffler is designed togive the lowest possible noiselevel and to direct the e...
Page 6 - Blade guard for the cutting blade; GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Transport and storage
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Blade guard for the cutting blade Never use a defective bladeguard or a blade guard that isnot fitted correctly. ! ! WARNING! Check that the cutting blade isfitted correctly and does not show signs ofdamage. A damaged cutting blade can causepersonal injury. WARNING!...
Page 7 - GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS; Basic safety precautions; Cutting
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS This section takes up the basic safety precautions for workingwith the power cutter. Follow these general working instructions,but never use a machine without the possibility of calling forhelp in the event of an accident. Basic safety p...
Page 8 - Water cooling; Kickback
8 – English Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general character. Checkinformation for each blade regarding individual cutting characte-ristics. (For example, a diamond blade requires less feedingpressure than a abrasive blade). 1. Support the work piece in such away that youcan...
Page 9 - Care and storage; General
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pull in Pull in occurs when the lower part of the blade 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 bedraw...
Page 10 - CUTTING BLADES
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING BLADES Abrasive blades The cutting material in an abrasive blade consists of abrasivecorn that is held together by an organic bonding agent.”Reinforced blades” are made up of a fabric or fibre base thatprevents total breakage at maximum working speed if the b...
Page 11 - Using diamond blades; Diamond blades
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Using diamond blades Proceed as follows: • Let the blade rotate in the same direction as the arrow indicates. • Cool continually with water. • Keep the blade sharp. • Remove the blade when transporting the cutter. Avoid: • Running the blade in the wrong direction. • ...
Page 12 - What is what on the power cutter?
12 – English WHAT IS WHAT? 1. Cylinder cover 2. Muffler 3. Fuel tank 4. Starter throttle catch 5. Choke 6. Throttle trigger lockout 7. Stop switch 8. Cutting head 9. Cutting arm 10. Belt tensioning screw 11. Cutting blade 12. Throttle control 13. Combination spanner 14. Air filter cover 15. Blade gu...
Page 13 - Fitting the cutting head; ASSEMBLY; Checking the drive shaft and flanges; Blade guard
English – 13 Fitting the cutting head Remove the bolts (1). Removethe cover. Fit the drive beltover the clutch drum. Refit thecover and tighten the bolts. Feed the drive belt over thepulley on the cutting head (2). Slide on the belt cover andsecure the cutting headtogether with the belt guard.Tighte...
Page 14 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuelling; Fuelmix
14 – English FUEL HANDLING ! Fuelling WARNING!The following precautions reducethe risk of fire: • Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in the vicinity of the fuel. • Never refuel when the engine is running.• Open the fuel cap slowly when fuelling so that any over pressure is released slowly. • ...
Page 15 - Start and stop; START AND STOP; Start
English – 15 A Start and stop WARNING! Before starting observe thefollowing: • Do not start the power cutter without the cutting arm or cutting head fitted. Otherwise the clutch can comeloose and cause personal injury. • Always move the power cutter from the filling area before starting. • Ensure th...
Page 16 - Changing the drive belt; MAINTENANCE; Belt pulley and clutch
16 – English Changing the drive belt • Loosen the two bolts (A). • Turn the tensioning screw(B) until the tensionhas been released. • Remove the two bolts (A). • Remove the front belt cover (C). • Remove the belt from the pulley. • Dismantle the cutting head. • Remove the nut (D). Remove the side co...
Page 17 - Carburetor; Functioning, Final setting; High speed jet
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your HUSQVARNA product has been designed andmanufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions.After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine hasbroken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance andproducing the least amount of harmf...
Page 18 - Fuel 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; Fitting the 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 - Cooling system; Muffler
20 – English Cooling system To maintain as low an operating temperature as possible thepower cutter is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1. An air intake on thestarter unit. 2. Air flow guide. 3. Cooling fins on theflywheel. 4. Cooling fins on thecylinder 5. Cylinder co...
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 back-up paper filter. 10. Check that the handles and the anti-vibration elements are not damaged. 11. Clean the spark plug...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Cutting equipment
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA ´*31•¶5}¨ Engine Cylinder volume, cm 3/ cu.in Cylinder bore, mm/inchStroke, mm/inchIdle speed, rpmRecommended max. speed, unloaded, rpmPower, kW Ignition system ManufacturerSpark plugElectrode gap, mm/inch Fuel and lubrication system ManufacturerCarburettor typeFuel capac...
Page 23 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
English – 23 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), CARB(California Air Resources Board) and Husqvarna Forest &Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control systemwarranty on your 199...
