User manual HUSQVARNA 128LDX

[. . . ] EN (2-24) FR (25-47) ES (48-70) SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols WARNING: Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous!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: S A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects S Hearing protection S Approved eye protection Max. [. . . ] 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 measure 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. Petrol, litre 5 10 15 20 Two- stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 0, 10 0, 20 0, 30 0, 40 3% (1:33) 0, 15 0, 30 0, 45 0, 60 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 ventilation. 115299326 Rev. 2 7/15/10 English--- 11 FUEL HANDLING Mixing S Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. Fueling WARNING: S Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. S If the machine is not used for some time, the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting. WARNING: The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapors. S Clean the area around the fuel cap. S Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. Min. 2 7/15/10 English--- 12 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping 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. WARNING: S Never start the machine indoors. S Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment. S Place 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!Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. The complete clutch, clutch cover, and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury. Ensure the cutting attachment 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. S Check 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. 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! [. . . ] 2 7/15/10 English--- 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view. [. . . ]