Husqvarna 142 RB, 152RB manual Grass trimming using the trimmer head, Clearing, Trimming, Sweeping

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grass trimming using the trimmer head

Hold the trimmer head

just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that carries out the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Do not press the cord into the area to be cut.

• The cord 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.

Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10- 12 cm and reducing the engine speed.

Clearing

The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and the like. NOTE! This technique

increases the wear on the cord.

The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal fences, etc. than when coming into contact with trees and wooden fences.

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

Trimming

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

Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting procedures. Constant contact can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head.

Sweeping

The rotating cord‘s fanning

effect can be used for quick and easy cleaning. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the trimmer from side to side.

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

!WARNING!

Warning for thrown objects. Always wear protective glasses. Never lean over the guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.

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Contents 142RB/152RB 101 90Symbol Explanation SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Machine‘s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Vibration damping system Quick-releaseMuffler Cutting1 EquipmentSafety Instructions Cutting equipment Cutting equipment Filing the grass bladeTrimmer head General safety instructions Basic safety precautions Adjusting the harness and brush cutterGeneral working instructions Quick releaseBrush cutting using a grass blade Basic clearing techniquesDesignations Grass trimming using the trimmer head ClearingTrimming SweepingWhat is WHAT? What is what on the grass trimmer and the brushcutter?Assembly Assembling the J-handle Assembling the transport guardConnecting throttle cable and stop switch wires Assembling the spray guardCable adjustment Adjusting the harness and brush cutterFuel Handling FuelFuelling Start and Stop Control before startingStart and stop Maintenance Idle speed adjustment TCarburettor MufflerCooling system Drive shaftAir filter Angle gear Filing the grass bladeSpark plug 0,7 mmMaintenance schedule Weekly maintenanceDaily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data 142RB 152RBEU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Page ´*3$h¶6W¨ Page 1999W38 Also See