Contents

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
Note the following before starting:	3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment	4
Machine′s safety equipment	4
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s
safety equipment	6
General safety precautions	8
Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer	9
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what?	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the hand guard and loop handle	12
Fitting the handle	12
Fitting the cutting head	12
Adjusting the harness	12
Fitting the impact guard	12
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	13
Fuelling	13
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	14
Starting and stopping	14
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor	16
Mufﬂer	17
Cooling system	18
Spark plug	18
Air ﬁlter	18
Gear housing	19
Cleaning and lubrication	19
Maintenance schedule	19
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	20
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) .	21

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. So always use approved hearing protection.

WARNING! Under no circumstances 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! 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.

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