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 f ollowing before starting: 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what? 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant 6...
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 switch 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 guard The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example,...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades; Gear housing
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. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to over...
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
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 - Warm engine; Starting; Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 13 Warm engine Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slo...
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 y...
Page 15 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 15 • 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 be thrown out. • Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other obje...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Basic setting; Fine adjustment
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 - Low speed jet L; Fine adjustment of the idle speed T; Correctly adjusted carburettor
MAINTENANCE English – 17 Low speed jet L Try to find the highest idle speed by turning the low speed jet L clockwise then anti-clockwise. When the highest speed has been found, turn the low speed jet L 1/4 turn anti-clockwise. CAUTION! If the blades move while the engine is idling the T screw should...
Page 18 - Muffler; Cooling system
MAINTENANCE 18 – English Muffler CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The...
Page 19 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
MAINTENANCE English – 19 before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wron...
Page 20 - Cleaning and lubrication
MAINTENANCE 20 – English Cleaning and lubrication Clean any resin and plant residue from the blades using cleaning agent 531 00 75-13 (UL22) before and after using the machine. Lubricate the blade bars with special grease, part no. 531 00 75-12 (UL 21) before long periods of storage.
Page 21 - Maintenance schedule
English – 21 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 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
22 – 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. Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working c...
