User manual HUSQVARNA LRH125

[. . . ] Always wear: • • • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects Approved hearing protection Approved eye protection Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i. e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. [. . . ] Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft. When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release. Quick release At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. H L M C A • • B M L A Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. • • Spreading the load on your shoulders A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders. H H • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. 16 – English ASSEMBLY Correct height 1 Forestry clearing Adjust the support strap so that the support hook is around 10 cm below your hip. 2 Grass clearing The support hook should hang around 20 cm below your hip so that the blade is parallel to the ground. Correct balance 1 Forestry clearing Move the suspension ring on the machine forward or backward. It is easier to avoid sawing into the ground if the blade is balanced a few dm above the ground. 2 Grass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, i. e. 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. 18 – English FUEL HANDLING Mixing • • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. Fuelling ! WARNING!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 refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. • • • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. • • • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve. Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. ! WARNING!Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/ or vapours. English – 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. [. . . ] The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. Squeeze the excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter to the machine. Never English – 29 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. [. . . ]