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
Cutting equipment	8
General safety precautions	8
Fuel safety	9
General working instructions	9
Basic working techniques	10
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what?	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle	12
Fitting the loop handle	12
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft	12
Fitting the trimmer head	12
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II trimmer head	13
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	13
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head	14
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head	14
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	15
Fuelling	16
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	17
Starting and stopping	17
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor	19
Mufﬂer	20
Cooling system	21
Spark plug	21
Two-piece shaft	21
Air ﬁlter	21
Maintenance schedule	22
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	23
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	26

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.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

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.

Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts.

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.

Canada

This label certify that the product has been certiﬁed in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.

USA

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

For customer assistance call: 704-921-7000 or contact us at

our website: www.husqvarna.com

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