Page 2 - Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols W ARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Please rea...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents; The engine exhaust from this product
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. The Emissions Compliance Period r...
Page 4 - INTR
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 Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
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 - Cutting attac
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English Cutting attac hment guard This guard is intended to pre vent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Repl...
Page 9 - Cutting equipment; rimmer head
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 9 Cutting equipment This section descr ibes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. T rimmer head • Only use the recommended t...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the loop handle
ASSEMBLY 10 – English Fitting the loop handle • Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft. • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. Fit the nut and screw. Tighten. Assembling the cutting equipment Fitting the trimmer guard and tri...
Page 11 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Gasoline
FUEL HANDLING English – 11 Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. U...
Page 12 - Mixing; Fueling
FUEL HANDLING 12 – English Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. • Mix (shake) the f...
Page 13 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 13 Check before starting • Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard. • All...
Page 14 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING 14 – English 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 Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. ST OP R UN H1153174-95,426LST,430LS,US.fm Page 14 Mon...
Page 15 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 15 General working instructions Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects...
Page 16 - Basic working techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES 16 – English Basic working techniques Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage. Grass trimming with a trimmer head Trimming • Hold the trimmer head just above t...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor; Adjustment of the idle speed; Muffler; Cooling system
MAINTENANCE English – 17 Carburetor Adjustment of the idle speed Check that the air filter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the cutting attachment should not rotate. If adjustment is required, close (turn clockwise) the idle adjustment screw T, with the engine running, until the cutting att...
Page 18 - Fuel filter; Bevel gear
MAINTENANCE 18 – English replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. 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. Fuel filter When the engine runs short o...
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. Maintenance Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. X Make su...
Page 20 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
20 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 426LST 430LS Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 1,55/25,4 1,80/29,5 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,34/34 1,50/38 Stroke, inch/mm 1,10/28 1,03/26 Idle speed, rpm 3000 3000 Recommended max. speed, rpm 11500 10000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 5500 6850 Max. engin...
Page 21 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 21 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control syste...
Page 22 - EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST; WHAT IS NOT COVERED; HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 22 – English EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule ...
