Husqvarna 128CD, 128LD Operator's manual
EN Operator's manual 2-16
ES-MX Manual del usuario 17-33
FR-CA Manuel d’utilisation 34-50
128CD, 128LD
LT28CCHV, LT28CSHV
Contents
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3
5
6
7
9
10
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17
16
11
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12
14
15
19
4
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5
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4
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Introduction..................................................................... 2
Safety..............................................................................3
Assembly........................................................................ 7
Operation........................................................................ 9
Introduction
Operator's manual
The initial language of this operator's manual is English.
Operator's manuals in other languages are translations
from English.
Overview
Maintenance................................................................. 13
Transportation and storage...........................................15
Technical data.............................................................. 15
Accessories.................................................................. 16
1. Trimmer head
2. Grease filler cap
3. Bevel gear
4. Cutting attachment guard
5. Shaft
6. Shaft coupling
7. Loop handle
8. Throttle trigger
9. Stop switch
10. Throttle trigger lockout
11. Spark plug cap, spark plug
12. Starter housing
13. Starter rope handle
14. Fuel tank
15. Air purge bulb
16. Choke control
17. Air filter cover
18. Drive disc
19. Operator’s manual
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California Proposition 65
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Symbols on the product
Warning
The product can cause objects to eject,
which can cause damage to the eyes.
Max. speed of the output shaft.
Safe distance
Only use an approved trimmer line. Do not
use a blade.
Do not use a cutting attachment made of
metal.
Read this manual.
Use approved head protection.
Use approved hearing protection.
Use approved eye protection.
Use approved protective gloves.
Use protective shoes/boots.
The product can cause objects to eject,
which can cause damage to the eyes.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for other commercial areas.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
Make sure that long hair is put up above
your shoulders.
The arrows show the limits for the position of
the handle.
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
center or by an approved authority.
Safety
Safety definitions
The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
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CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product
for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the
product for other tasks.
• Obey the instructions in this manual. Obey the safety
symbols and the safety instructions. If the operator
does not obey the instructions and the symbols,
injury, damage or death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions to
assemble, to operate and to keep your product in
good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
• Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
• This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and use
your common sense. Do not operate the product or
do maintenance on the product if you are not sure
about of the situation. Speak to a product expert,
your dealer, service agent or approved service
center for information.
• Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into storage or
do maintenance.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts approved by the manufacturer. Injury or death
is a possible result of incorrect maintenance.
• Do not breathe in the fumes from the engine. Longterm inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes is a
health risk.
• Do not start the product indoors or near flammable
material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain
a spark which can start a fire. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
• When you use this product the engine makes an
electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field can
cause damage to medical implants. Speak to your
physician and medical implant manufacturer before
you operate the product.
• Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let a
person without knowledge of the instructions operate
the product.
• Make sure that you always monitor a person, with
decreased physical capacity or mental capacity, that
uses the product. A responsible adult must be there
at all times.
• Lock the product in an area that children and
unapproved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of
injury or death.
• Do not go away from the product when the engine is
on.
• The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged before you
use the product.
• Make sure that you are at minimum 15 m (50 ft)
away from other persons or animals before you use
the product. Make sure that persons in the adjacent
area know that you will use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or
decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
• Do not use the product if you are fatigued or
influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicine. They can
have effects on your vision, alertness, coordination
or judgment.
Safety instructions for operation
• Make sure the product is fully assembled before you
use it.
• Before a start, move the product 3 m (10 ft) away
from the position where you filled the fuel tank. Put
the product on a flat surface. Make sure that the
cutting attachment does not touch the ground or
other objects.
• The product can cause objects to eject, which can
cause damage to the eyes. Always use an approved
eye protection when you operate the product.
• Be careful, a child can come near the product
without your knowledge during operation.
• Do not operate the product if there are persons in
the work area. Stop the product if a person goes into
the work area.
• Make sure that you are always in control of the
product.
• Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid if an
accident occurs. Always make sure others know you
will operate the product before you start to operate
the product.
• Do not turn with the product before you make sure
that no persons or animals are in the safety area.
• Remove all unwanted materials from the work area
before you start. If the cutting attachment hits an
object, the object can eject and cause injury or
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damage. Unwanted material can wind around the
A
B
cutting attachment and cause damage.
• Do not use the product in bad weather (fog, rain,
strong winds, risk of lightning or other weather
conditions.). Dangerous conditions (such as slippery
surfaces) can occur because of bad weather.
• Make sure that you can move freely and work in a
stable position.
• Make sure that you cannot fall when you use the
product. Do not tilt when you operate the product.
• Always hold the product with your two hands. Hold
the product on the right side of your body.
injury. The personal protective equipment decreases
the grade of injury if an accident occurs.
• Always use an approved eye protection while you
operate the product.
• Do not operate the product with bare feet or with
open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant
boots.
• Use heavy, long pants.
• If it is necessary, use approved protective gloves.
• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects fall on your
head.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
Protective devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to
the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an
approved service center.
Throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout locks the throttle trigger.
• Operate the product with the cutting attachment
below your waist.
• If the choke control is in the choke position when the
engine starts, the cutting attachment starts to turn.
• Do not touch the bevel gear after the engine stops.
The bevel gear is hot after the engine stops. Hot
areas can cause injury.
• Stop the engine before you move the product.
• Do not put down the product with the engine on.
• Before you remove the unwanted materials from the
product, stop the engine and wait until the cutting
attachment stops. Let the cutting attachment stop
before you or an aid remove the cut material.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal
protective equipment does not erase the risk of
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Read the warning instructions
Push the throttle trigger lockout (A) to release the
throttle trigger (B). When you release the handle, the
throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger go back to
their initial positions.
1. Make sure that the throttle trigger (B) is locked at idle
when you release the throttle trigger lockout (A).
2. Push the throttle trigger lockout (A) and make sure
that it goes back to its initial position when you
release it.
3. Push the throttle trigger (B) and make sure that it
goes back to its initial position when you release it.
Start the engine, and then apply full throttle. Release the
throttle trigger and examine if the cutting attachment
stops. If the cutting attachment turns with the throttle in
the idle position, examine the idle adjustment screw of
the carburetor.
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Stop switch
Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop position.
Cutting attachment guard
The cutting attachment guard prevents a loose object to
eject in the direction of the operator.
Examine the cutting attachment guard for damage and
replace if it is damaged. Only use the approved guard
for the cutting attachment.
Muffler
• Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and the
risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
• Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the
product.
• Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler
for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can
cause injuries.
• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use
the product near flammable liquids or fumes.
• Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is
damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic
chemicals.
Cutting attachment
WARNING:
that follow before you use the product.
Read the warning instructions
• Do the regular maintenance. Let an approved
service center regularly examine the cutting
attachment to do adjustments or repairs.
• The performance of the cutting attachment
increases.
• The life of the cutting attachment increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
• Only use an approved cutting attachment guard.
Refer to
• Do not use a damaged cutting attachment.
Accessories on page 16
.
Grass trimmer head
• Make sure that you wind the grass trimmer line
tightly and equally around the drum to decrease the
vibration.
• Use only the approved grass trimmer heads and
grass trimmer lines. Refer to
16
.
• Use a correct length of the grass trimmer line. A long
grass trimmer line uses more engine power than a
short grass trimmer line.
• Make sure that the cutter on the cutting attachment
guard is not damaged.
• Soak the grass trimmer line in water for 2 days
before you attach the grass trimmer line to the
product. This increases the life of the grass trimmer
line.
• Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to
use the correct procedure to load the cord and the
correct cord diameter.
Accessories on page
Fuel safety
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
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• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
• Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move
the product or fuel container.
• Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an open
flame.
Assembly
WARNING: Read the safety chapter before
you assemble the product.
To attach the loop handle
1. Attach the loop handle to the shaft in compliance
with the illustration and tighten.
• Only use approved containers when you move the
fuel or put the fuel into storage.
• Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey
the local law on where to dispose fuel.
• Clean the product before long-term storage.
• Remove the spark plug cable before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.
Safety instructions for maintenance
• If you cannot adjust the idle speed to make the
cutting attachment stop, speak to your service
center. Do not use the product until the product is
correctly adjusted or repaired.
2. Move the locking/release button (A) into the guide
recess. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button sets into the primary hole
(B).
3. Insert the shaft into the shaft coupling. The button
2. Make sure that the loop handle attaches between
the arrows on the shaft.
To assemble the two-piece shaft
1. Turn the knob to loosen the shaft coupling.
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must go through the hole.
Note: If the attachment does not go fully into the
upper shaft, use a small screwdriver to push the
internal drive shaft deeper into the tube. It can be
necessary to turn the screwdriver while you push.
4. Make sure that you fully tighten the knob before you
operate the product.
To disassemble the two-piece shaft
L
A
C
A
B
L
A
C
A
B
H
1. Turn the knob to loosen the shaft coupling.
4. Put a small screwdriver (C) in the hole to lock the
shaft.
2. Push and hold the locking/release button (B). Pull
the shafts apart.
To assemble the cutting attachment
To attach the cutting attachment guard and the trimmer head (straight shaft)
1. Attach the cutting attachment guard (A) to the shaft
with the bolt (L). Make sure to use the correct cutting
attachment guard and the correct trimmer head.
5. Turn the trimmer head (H) counterclockwise to
tighten the trimmer head to the gearbox. (Left hand
threads.)
To attach the cutting attachment guard and trimmer head (curved shaft)
1. Attach the guard. Tighten the nut.
2. Attach the dust cup on the shaft.
2. Attach the drive disc (B) to the output shaft.
3. Turn the output shaft until the hole in the drive disc
aligns with the hole in the gear housing.
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3. Hold the dust cup with an adjustable wrench to make
sure the shaft does not turn.
4. Attach the trimmer head to the shaft. Turn the
trimmer head clockwise.
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Operation
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you operate the product.
Fuel
To use fuel
CAUTION: This product has a two-cycle
engine. Use a mixture of gasoline and twocycle engine oil. Make sure to use the
correct quantity of oil in the mixture.
Incorrect ratio of gasoline and oil can cause
damage to the engine.
Gasoline
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with more
than 10% ethanol concentration (E10). This
can cause damage to the product.
CAUTION: Do not use leaded gasoline. This
can cause damage to the product.
• Always use new unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane number of 90 RON (87 AKI) and with less
than 10% ethanol concentration (E10).
• Use gasoline with a higher octane number if you
frequently use the product at continuously high
engine speed.
• Always use a good quality unleaded gasoline/oil
mixture.
Two-cycle engine oil
• Use only high quality two-cycle engine oil. Use only
an air cooled engine oil.
• Do not use other types of oil.
• Mixture ratio 50:1 (2%)
Gasoline
1 U.S. Gal. 77 ml (2,6 oz)
1 UK Gal. 95 ml (3,2 oz)
5 l 100 ml (3,4 oz)
Oil
To make the fuel mixture
Note: Always use a clean fuel container when you mix
the fuel.
Note: Do not make more than 30 days quantity of fuel
mixture.
1. Add half of the gasoline quantity.
2. Add the full quantity of oil.
3. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
4. Add the remaining gasoline quantity.
5. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
To add fuel
• Always use a fuel container with an antispill valve.
• If there is some fuel on the container, remove the
unwanted fuel and let the container dry.
• Make sure that the area near the fuel tank cap is
clean.
• Shake the fuel container before you add the fuel
mixture to the fuel tank.
To start and stop
To examine before an engine start
• Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or
worn parts.
• Examine the nuts, screws and bolts.
• Examine the air filter.
• Examine the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle
control for correct operation.
• Examine the stop switch for correct operation.
• Examine for fuel leaks.
To start a cold engine
1. Push the air purge bulb 10 times.
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2. Move choke control to the full choke position.
To stop the product
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine.
3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product. Pull the starter
rope handle slowly until you feel some resistance.
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger while you start
the engine.
4. Pull the starter rope handle 3 times with force.
CAUTION:
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. Failure to obey
these instructions can cause damage to
the engine.
5. Move the choke control to the half choke position.
6. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
7. Let the engine run for 10 seconds.
8. Move the choke control to the no choke position.
Do not pull the starter rope
To start a warm engine
1. Slowly push the air purge bulb 10 times.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
3. Pull the starter rope handle quickly until the engine
runs.
4. Move the choke lever to the NO CHOKE position.
Note: The stop switch automatically goes back to its
initial position.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you
attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine
other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line into
the grass.
2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12
cm / 4-4.75 in.
3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk of
damage to plants.
4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.
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To cut the grass
6,0 m
18'
3,05 m
9'
2,0-2,4 mm
.079-.095"
10 cm
4"
1. Make sure that the trimmer line is parallel to the
ground when you cut the grass.
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. This
can cause damage to the product.
3. Move the product from side to side when you cut
grass. Use full speed.
To replace the trimmer line
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"Click"
Maintenance
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you clean, repair or do
maintenance on the product.
Maintenance schedule
Make sure that you obey the maintenance schedule.
The intervals are calculated from daily use of the
product. The intervals are different if you do not use the
product each day. Only do the maintenance work that is
found in this manual. Speak to an approved service
center about other maintenance work not found in this
manual.
Weekly maintenance
• Clean the external surfaces.
• Examine the idle speed.
• Examine the bevel gear grease (straight shaft).
Monthly maintenance
• Examine the starter rope handle and the starter
rope.
Yearly maintenance
• Examine the spark plug.
• Apply grease to the end of the drive shaft (two-piece
shaft).
• Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and its
adjacent areas.
• Clean the cooling system.
• Examine the spark arrester screen.
• Examine the fuel filter.
• Examine the fuel hose for damage.
• Examine all cables and connections.
50 hours maintenance
• Have an approved service center repair or replace
the muffler.
To adjust the idle speed
• Make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter
cover is attached before you adjust the idle speed.
• Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw
T which is identified with "T" mark.
• The idle speed is correct when the engine operates
smoothly in all positions. The idle speed must be
below the speed when the cutting attachment starts
to turn.
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1. Turn the idle adjustment screw clockwise until the
cutting attachment starts to turn.
3. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty. Examine that the
electrode gap is correct.
2. Turn the idle adjustment screw counterclockwise
until the cutting attachment stops.
To clean the cooling system
Clean the parts of the cooling system with a brush.
To do maintenance on the spark arrester screen
Use a wire brush to clean the spark arrester screen.
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION: Use the recommended spark
plug. Make sure that the replacement is the
same as the manufacturer supplied part. An
incorrect spark plug can cause damage to
the product.
1. Examine the spark plug when:
a) the engine is low on power.
b) the engine is not easy to start.
c) the engine does not operate correctly at idle
speed.
2. If, the engine is not easy to start or operate, examine
the spark plug for unwanted materials. To decrease
the risk of unwanted material on the spark plug
electrodes:
a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) make sure that the air filter is clean.
4. Replace the spark plug when it is necessary.
To apply grease to the two-piece shaft
• Apply grease to the end of the drive shaft after each
30 hours of operation.
To do the maintenance to the air filter
To clean the air filter
1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the air filter.
2. Clean the air filter with warm soap water. Make sure
that the air filter is dry before you install it.
3. Replace the air filter if it is too dirty to fully clean it.
Always replace a damaged air filter.
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To add grease to the bevel gear
• Make sure that the bevel gear is filled ¾ full with
bevel gear grease.
Transportation and storage
Transportation and storage
WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire, make
sure that there are no leaks or fumes during
transportation or storage. Make sure that
there is no risk of sparks or fire.
• Empty the fuel tank before transportation or longterm storage. Push the air purge bulb to make sure
that all fuel is removed. Discard the fuel at an
applicable disposal location.
Technical data
• Make sure that the product is clean and that a full
servicing is done before long-term storage.
• Remove the spark plug and put approximately 15 ml
of two-stroke oil into the cylinder. Turn the product 3
times and install the spark plug again.
• Attach the product safely to the vehicle during
transportation.
• Keep the product in a dry, cool and clean space with
good airflow. Keep the product away from children.
128CD
LT28CCHV
Engine Specifications
Cylinder displacement, cm
Electrode gap, mm 0.6 0.6
Fuel tank volume, cm
Idling speed, min
Maximum power speed, min
Power output, kW 0.7 0.7
Spark plug Champion QCJ-8Y Champion QCJ-8Y
Maximum output shaft rotation, min
Emissions durability period, h 125 125
Product Dimensions
Weight (excluding cutting equipment), kg 5.0 5.0
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3
3
-1
-1
-1
28 28
400 400
2300-3200 2300-3200
8000 8000
8000 8000
128LD
LT28CSHV
Note 1: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2.
Note 2: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive
2000/14/ EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment
that gives the highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed
sound power also includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines of
the same model according to Directive 2000/14/EC.
Note 3: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB (A).
Accessories
128CD
Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard
Thread shaft (3/8 RH)
Trimmer head T25 545 03 11-01
128LD
Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard
Threaded shaft (M10L)
Trimmer head T25 545 03 09-01
Plastic blades Tricut 300 mm 545 03 09-01
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