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WARNING: Clearing saws, brush- cutters and trimmers can be dan- gerous! Careless or incorrect use

can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

Please read the operator???s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

SA protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects

S Hearing protection

S Approved eye protection

Max. speed of output shaft, rpm

Beware of thrown objects and ricochets.

The operator of the machine shall ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres.

Arrows which show limits for handle mounting.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Use anti--slip and stable boots.

Only use non--metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer line.

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

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Only intended for trimmer heads.

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community???s Directive. The machine???s emission is specified in the Technical data section and on label.

Sound pressure level at 7,5 metres

Use unleaded or quality leaded gasoline and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2% (1:50).

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets.

Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch

in the STOP position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start position.

In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Approved eye protection must always be used.

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Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Note the following before starting . . . . 3

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Personal protective equipment . . . . . . 5 Machine???s safety equipment . . . . . . . . 6 Cutting equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the loop handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fitting the trimmer guard and

trimmer head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Starting and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions . . . . . . . . 14

MAINTENANCE

Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bevel gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 EC--declaration of conformity

(Applies to Europe only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Note the following before starting:

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore

reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long--term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing protection.

WARNING: Under no circum- stances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories can result

in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

WARNING: A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator???s manual.

Important

IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass.

The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medi- cation that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co--ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See in- structions under the heading Personal

protective equipment.

Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification. Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instruc-

tions described in this manual. Some mainte- nance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. All covers and guards must be fitted before

starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.

The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15

metres while working. When several opera- tors are working in the same area, the safety distance should be at least 15 metres.

WARNING: Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the

machine. As the machine is equipped with a spring-loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circum-

stances can produce the force neces- sary to start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal inju- ry. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision.

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear- ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must

wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an acci-

dent. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

WARNING: Listen out for warn- ing signals or shouts when you are

wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.

HEARING PROTECTION

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 protective goggles must comply with EN 166 in EU countries.

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.

BOOTS

Wear anti--slip and stable boots.

CLOTHING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

FIRST AID KIT

A first aid kit should be carried by opera- tors of clearing saws, brushcutters or trim- mers.

Machine???s safety equipment

This section describes the machine???s safe- ty equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ???What is what??? section to locate where this

equipment is positioned on your machine. The life span of the machine can be re- duced and the risk of accidents can in- crease if machine maintenance is not car- ried out correctly and if service and/or re- pairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This

is especially true of the machine???s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of pro-

fessional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your near- est service agent.

WARNING: Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! Follow the control, maintenance and service instructions described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.

Throttle lock-out

The throttle lock--out is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock--out (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle, the throttle control and the throttle lock--out both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This ar- rangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

A

B

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock--out is released.

Press the throttle lock--out and make sure it returns to its original position when you re- lease it.

Check that the throttle control and throttle lock--out move freely and that the return springs work properly.

See instructions under the heading Start.

Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the

carburettor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Stop switch

Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch.

Cutting attachment guard

This guard is intended to prevent 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. Replace the guard if it has been

exposed to impact or is cracked.

Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See the ???Technical data??? section.

WARNING: Never use a cutting attachment without an approved

guard. See the section on ???Technical data???. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury.

Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.

WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory

damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experi- ence symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include

numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.

CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic convertic designed to reduce harmful ex-

haust gases.

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In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire.

We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh.

Muffler bolts

For mufflers, it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, main- taining, and servicing your machine.

Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot

during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire!

WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may

be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car-

bon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or any- where that is poorly ventilated.

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near com- bustible material!

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Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: S Obtain maximum cutting performance.

S Extend the life of cutting equipment.

IMPORTANT!

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on ???Technical data???.

Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach- ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter.

WARNING: Always stop the en- gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.

WARNING: A faulty cutting at- tachment may increase the risk of accidents.

Trimmer head

IMPORTANT!

Always ensure the trimmer line is wound

tightly and evenly around the drum, other- wise the machine will generate harmful vibration.

SOnly use the recommended cutting at- tachments. See the section on ???Technical data???.

SSmaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-

cause when clearing using trimmer line the engine must throw out the trimmer line radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared.

SThe length of the trimmer line is also im- portant. A longer trimmer line requires

greater engine power than a shorter trimmer line of the same diameter.

S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer

guard is intact. This is used to cut the trimmer line to the correct length.

STo increase the life of the trimmer line it can be soaked in water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer.

NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual.

Fitting the loop handle

SPosition the handle on the shaft. Note

that the handle must be mounted be- tween the two arrows on the shaft.

S Fit the screw, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram.

S Tighten the wing nut.

Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head (Model 128L)

SFit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (D).

DB

C

A A

S Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.

STurn the shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding

hole in the gear housing.

S Insert hex wrench (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.

SScrew on the trimmer head (H) in the op- posite direction to the direction of rota- tion.

H

STo dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head (Model 128C)

SFit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the nut (B).

B

A

C

SFit the dust cup (C) on the shaft. The nut must be completely covered by the dust

cup.

SHold the dust cup with a wrench to pre- vent the shaft from rotating.

SScrew the trimmer head (D) onto the shaft.

D

STo dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

Fuel safety

Never start the machine:

1.If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evapo- rate.

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. Use soap and water.

3.If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regu- larly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Transport and storage

SStore and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electri- cal machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or boilers.

SWhen storing and transporting fuel al- ways use approved containers intended for this purpose.

SWhen storing the machine for long peri- ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con- tact your local petrol station to find out

where to dispose of excess fuel.

SEnsure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long--term storage.

SIn order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the spark plug cap must always be removed during long--term storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and when performing all service measures.

WARNING: Take care when han- dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of

fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

Fuel

CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two--stroke engine and must always be run

using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately mea- sure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small

inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.

WARNING: Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ven- tilation.

Petrol

CAUTION! Always use a good quality pet- rol/oil mixture (at least 90 octane).

Use low--emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if it is available.

SThe lowest octane recommended is 90. If you run the engine on a lower octane than 90, it can result in knocking. This gives rise to a high engine temperature, which can result in serious engine damage.

SWhen working at continuous high revs, a higher octane rating is recommended.

Two-stroke oil

SFor best results and performance, use

HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two--stroke

engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

SIf HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil is not avail- able, you may use another two-stroke oil of

good quality that is intended for air cooled engines. Contact your dealer when select-

ing an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).

SNever use two--stroke oil intended for water--cooled outboard engines,

sometimes referred to as outboard oil.

SNever use oil intended for four--stroke engines.

Mixing

SAlways mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.

SAlways start by flling 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.

SMix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine???s fuel tank.

S Do not mix more than one month???s sup- ply of fuel at a time.

SIf the machine is not used for some time, the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.

WARNING: The catalytic con- verter muffler gets very hot during

and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapors.

Fuelling

WARNING: Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of

fire:

Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.

Always shut off the engine before refueling.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refu- elling.

When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure

is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling.

Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting.

SClean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause

operating problems.

SEnsure that the fuel is well mixed by shak- ing the container before filling the tank.

Min. 3 m

Check before starting

WARNING: When the engine is started with the choke in either the

choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.

S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

SObserve your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or

animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

SPlace the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.

SCheck 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.

SNever use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.

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Starting and stopping

WARNING: The complete clutch, clutch cover, and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury.

Always move the machine away from the refueling area before

starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting at- tachment cannot come into contact with any object.

Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 meters.

Cold engine

Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled.

Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever over to the closed position.

Starting

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).

Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand. DO NOT squeeze

throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.

Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start. Move the blue engine choke lever to the ?? position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue en- gine choke lever to the opened position.

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NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and

repeat starting steps.

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.

Warm engine

With a warm engine, move the blue engine choke lever to the ?? position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue en- gine choke lever to the opened position.

CAUTION!

Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always use

gloves. Do not use a machine with dam- aged spark plug cap.

Stopping

Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.

WARNING: When the engine is started with the choke in the closed

position the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.

CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to pre-

vent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or per- forming maintenance.

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!

This section describes the basic safety pre- cautions for working with trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncer- tain how to proceed you should ask an ex- pert. Contact your servicing dealer.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.

Basic safety rules

1. Look around you:

STo ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the

machine.

STo ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cut- ting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attach- ment.

SCAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident.

2.Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.

3.Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible ob- stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

4.Switch off the engine before moving to another area.

5.Never put the machine down with the engine running or while the cutting attachment is rotating.

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WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut ma- terial while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. Stop the engine and cutting equip- ment before you remove material that has wound around the blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You could get burned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear ap-

proved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury. Keep unautho-

rised persons at a distance. Chil- dren, animals, onlookers and help- ers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the ma- chine immediately if anyone ap-

proaches. Never swing the ma- chine around without first checking behind you to make sure noone is within the safety zone.

Basic working techniques

SAlways 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.

WARNING: Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the

guard and cutting attachment. Always stop the engine before cleaning.

Grass trimming with a trimmer head

Trimming

SHold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the trimmer line that does the work. Let the trimmer line work at its own pace. Never press the trimmer line into the area to be cut.

SThe trimmer line can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.

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SReduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the trimmer line to 4--4 1/2 inches

(10--12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.

SWhen trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head.

Clearing

SThe clearing technique removes all un- wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer

head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end of the trimmer line strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases the wear on the trimmer line.

SThe trimmer line wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal fences, etc., than when coming into con- tact with trees and wooden fences.

Cutting

SThe trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.

SDo not allow the trimmer head to con-- stantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head.

Sweeping

SThe fan effect of the rotating line can be used for quick and easy clearing up.

Hold the trimmer line parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.

SWhen cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results.

WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may

attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the trimmer line is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. Stop the engine and trimmer head before you remove material that has wound around the drive shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You could get burned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye protection.

Never lean over the cutting attach- ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury. Keep unauthorized persons at a dis- tance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m.

Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.

The owner is responsible for the perfor- mance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator???s manual.

Carburetor

Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that re- duce 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 minimize harm- ful exhaust emissions after the run--in peri- od, ask your servicing dealer to adjust your carburetor.

WARNING: The complete clutch, clutch cover, and shaft must be

fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury.

Function

SThe carburetor governs the engine???s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel

are mixed in the carburetor.

SThe T--screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed. If the T--screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle speed; turning it counterclockwise gives a lower idle speed.

Basic setting

SThe basic carburetor settings are ad- justed during testing at the factory. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician.

CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment

screw T should be turned counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops.

Rec. idle speed:

See ???Technical data??? section.

Recommended max. speed:

See ???Technical data??? section.

Fine adjustment of the idle speed-T

Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjust-

ment screw--T if it is necessary to readjust. First, turn the idle adjustment screw--T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then, turn the screw counter- clockwise until the cutting attachment stops.

The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every posi- tion. The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attach- ment starts to rotate.

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Idle Speed

Screw--T

WARNING: If the idle speed can- not be adjusted so that the cutting

attachment stops, contact your ser- vicing dealer. Do not use the ma- chine until it has been correctly ad- justed or repaired.

Unit/Maintenance Safety

Disconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance, except carburetor adjust- ments.

Muffler

CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic

converter designed to reduce harmful ex- haust gases.

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are

hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and com- bustible material.

Mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. You should clean the mesh

at least once a month. This is best done with a wire brush. If the mesh is damaged it should be replaced. If the mesh is fre- quently blocked, this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is

impaired. Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler. A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston.

Muffler bolts

Spark arrestor mesh

CAUTION! Never use a machine that has a faulty or loose muffler. Ensure the muffler

bolts are tight.

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WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot

during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire!

WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may

be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car- bon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or any- where that is poorly ventilated. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near com- bustible material!

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by: S Incorrect carburetor adjustment.

SAn incorrect fuel mixture (too much or in- correct type of oil).

S A dirty air filter.

These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operat- ing problems and starting difficulties.

If the machine is low on power, difficult to

start or runs poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6 mm. The spark plug should be replaced

after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary.

0,6 mm

CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.

Air filter

The air filter must be regularly cleaned to

remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: S Carburetor malfunctions

S Starting problems

S Loss of engine power

S Unnecessary wear to engine parts S Excessive fuel consumption

Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty.

Cleaning the air filter

Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is dry before refitting it.

An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced.

Bevel gear (128L)

The bevel gear is filled with the right quan-

tity of grease at the factory. However, be- fore using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled three--quarters full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease.

The grease in the bevel gear does not nor- mally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out.