Page 2 - Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English 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
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 Note the foll...
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 Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The loc...
Page 6 - Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English 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
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 CLO THING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always h...
Page 8 - Stop s
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English Stop s witch Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Hand guar d The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for exampl...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted ...
Page 10 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol
FUEL HANDLING 10 – English 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
FUEL HANDLING English – 11 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; Cold engine; Warm engine; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING 12 – English 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 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 13 CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Stopping The engine is switched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch ...
Page 14 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
WORKING TECHNIQUES 14 – English General working instructions Personal protection • Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”. • Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers. • Never wear loose clothing or jewellery. • Make sure...
Page 15 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 15 • When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely. • Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting. • Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other objects can b...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Basic setting; Adjustment of the idle speed; Muffler
MAINTENANCE 16 – English 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 17 - Cooling system
MAINTENANCE English – 17 cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material. Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush. On mufflers without a ca...
Page 18 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter; Gear
MAINTENANCE 18 – English CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor. Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetto...
Page 19 - Maintenance schedule
English – 19 MAINTENANCE 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’s Manual. More extensiv...
Page 20 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
20 – English 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. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the highest level. The diffe...
Page 28 - Original instructions
1153242-26 ´®z+U86¶6)¨ ´®z+U86¶6)¨ 2010-03-10 Original instructions
