CONTENTS
Before using your new Power cutter
•Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.
•Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade, see chapter ”Assembly”.
•Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See chapter ”Maintenance”, section ”Carburetor”. When adjusted correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling. Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator’s Manual. Adjust the speed according to these instructions. Do not use the power cutter if the idling speed is not correctly adjusted!
•Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carry out essential adjustments and repairs.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
!WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the power cutter without approval from the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts. Unauthorized modifications or accessories may lead to serious injury or death.
Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of
!WARNING!
Use of products which cut, grind, drill, sand or shape material can generate dust and vapors which may contain harmful chemicals. Know the nature of the material being worked on and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator protection.
You will find the following label on your power cutter:
WARNING
Cutters can be dangerous !
For safe operation follow all safety precautions in operator´s manual.
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
371K 71 cc VHVO71UB25RC
HUSQVARNA AB HUSKVARNA SWEDEN
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 1997 U.S. EPA EMISSION
REGULATION FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES.
REFER TO OPERATOR´S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
List of Contents |
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Symbol explanation | 2 |
Safety instructions |
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Personal protective equipment | 4 |
The power cutter’s safety equipment | 4 |
Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety |
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equipment | 5 |
General safety instructions | 6 |
Transport and storage | 6 |
Fuel safety | 7 |
General working instructions | 7 |
Cutting | 7 |
Kickback | 8 |
Care and storage | 9 |
Cutting blades | 10 |
Abrasive blades | 10 |
Cutting blades | 11 |
Diamond blades | 11 |
What is what? |
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What is what on a power cutter? | 12 |
Assembly |
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Fitting the cutting head | 13 |
Checking the drive shaft and flanges | 13 |
Fitting the cutting blade | 13 |
Fuel handling |
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Fuel mixture | 14 |
Fuelling | 14 |
Start and stop |
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Start and stop | 15 |
Maintenance |
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Adjusting the drive belt | 16 |
Changing the drive belt | 16 |
Carburettor | 17 |
Fuel filter | 18 |
Air filter | 18 |
Starter | 19 |
Spark plug | 20 |
Muffler | 20 |
Cooling system | 20 |
Daily maintenance | 21 |
Weekly maintenance | 21 |
Monthly maintenance | 21 |
Technical Data |
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371K | 22 |
Emission Control Warranty Statement |
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Your warranty rights and obligations | 23 |
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.
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