Husqvarna 128LD-LOWES, 128LD, 128CD-LOWES, 128CD Owner’s Manual

Operator's manual

Manuel d'utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

128CD 128LD

Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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EN (2-25) FR (26-49) ES (50-75)

CONTENTS

Contents

CONTENTS

Contents ........................ 2

Note the following before starting .... 2

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols ......................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment ...... 4

Machine's safety equipment ........ 4

Cutting equipment ................. 5

Checking, maintaining and servicing

the machine's safety equipment ..... 5

General safety precautions ......... 8

Starting ......................... 9

Fuel safety ....................... 9

Transporting and storage ........... 9

General working instructions ........ 9

Basic safety rules ................. 9

Basic working techniques .......... 10

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

Know your trimmer ................ 12

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the loop handle ............. 13

Assembling and dismantling the

two-piece shaft ................... 13

Fitting the trimmer guard and

trimmer head ..................... 13

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel ............................ 15

Fueling .......................... 15

STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting .............. 16

Starting and stopping .............. 16

MAINTENANCE

Carburetor ....................... 18

Muffler .......................... 18

Spark plug ....................... 19

Two-piece shart .................. 19

Air filter .......................... 19

Bevel gear ....................... 19

Maintenance schedule ............. 20

Trimmer head line loading instructions .. 21

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data .................... 22

WARRANTY STATEMENT ......... 23

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY STATEMENT ......... 24

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. Always use approved hearing protection.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine re-

pair establishment or individual. The Emissions Compliance Period referred

to on the Emissions Compliance label indi- cates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet

Federal emissions requirements. 545186844 Rev. 5 2/17/09

Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

WARNING

Theengine exhaust fromthisproduct

contains chemicalsknownto the State

ofCalifornia to causecancer,birth

defectsor other reproductiveharm.

For reference, please fill out the following information that will be needed for future

servicing of your trimmer:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

WARNING: Aclearingsaw,

bruahcutter 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.

WARNING: Under no circum-

stances 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 accesso- ries or replacement parts.

For customer assistance, call:

1-800-487-5951

www, husqvarna,oom

English-2

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols

WARNING: Clearing saws, brush- A

cutters and trimmers can be dan- /|_ gerous! 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.

• Hearing protection Always wear: @

• Approved eye protection

Max. speed of output shaft, rpm d

max

10000 rprn

Watchricochets.OUtfor thrown objects and ,i_

Only intended for trimmer heads, i_

Use unleaded or quality leaded \_ gasoline and two-stroke oil

mixed at a ratio of 2% (1:50).

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements

for certain markets.

Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch

in the STOP position until the engine stops before carrying out any checks or maintenance.

The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals

come closer than 50 feet

(15 meters).

Arrows which show limits for handle positioning.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Approved eye protection must always be used.

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer line.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear-

ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal

protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an acci-

dent. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

WARNING: Listen out for warn-

ing signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as

soon as the engine stops.

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.

HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides

adequate noise reduction.

EYE PROTECTION

Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear

approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with

standard ANSI Z87.1.

FIRST AID KIT

Always have a first aid kit nearby.

Machine's safety equipment

This section describes the machine's safe- ty equipment, its purpose, and how checks

and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the

"Know your trimmer" section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your

machine. The life span of the machine can be reduced

and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest ser-

vicing dealer.

WARNING: Never use a machine

that has faulty safety equipment[

Carry out the inspection, mainte- nance and service routines listed in

this section.

Throttle lock-out

The throttle lock-out is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control.

When you press the lock-out (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the

throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle

lock-out both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by

two independent return springs. This ar- rangement means that the throttle control is

automatically locked at the idle setting.

BOOTS

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

Stop switch

Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch.

CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,

long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is

above shoulder level.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose ob- jects from being thrown towards the opera-

tor. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting at-

tachment.

attachment without an approved guard. See the section on "Technical data". If an incorrect or faulty guard

is fitted this can cause serious

_ ARNING: Never use a cutting

personal injury.

Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the

level of vibration.

WARNING: Overexposure to

vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation.

Contact your doctor if you experi- enca symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include

numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition.

These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The

risk increases at low temperatures.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.

CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful ex-

haust gases.

For mufflers, it is very important that you fol- low the instructions on checking, maintain- ing, and servicing your machine.

See Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine's safety equipment section.

WARNING: Mufflers fitted with

catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some

time after stopping. This also ap-

plies at idle speed. Contact can re- sult in burns to the skin. Remember

the risk of fire!

WARNING: The inside of the

muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a

damaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that:

Engine exhaust fumes contain car- bon monoxide, which can cause

carbon monoxide poisoning. For

this reason you should not start or

run the machine indoors, or any- where that is poorly ventilated. The exhaust fumes from the engine

are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near com-

bustible material!

Cutting equipment

A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.

Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine's

safety equipment

IMPORTANT!

All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially

true of the machine's safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks de- scribed below you must contact your service

agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional re-

pairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service

agent.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Throttle lock-out

• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock-

out is released.

• Press the throttle lock-out and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

• Check that the throttle control and throttle lock-out move freely and that the

return springs work properly.

Stop switch

• Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch.

Cutting attachment guard

• Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked.

• Replace the guard if it has been exposed

to impact or is cracked.

• Always use the recommended guard for

the cutting attachment you are using. See

section on "Technical data".

Muffler

• Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

• See instructions under the section "Start". Start the machine and apply full

throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and re-

mains at a standstill. If the cutting attach- ment rotates with the throttle in the idle

position then the carburetor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under

the section "Maintenance".

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• Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

• The muffler on this unit is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. The mesh

should be checked and, if necessary. cleaned by a servicing dealer. A blocked

mesh will cause the machine to overheat,

which can lead to serious damage. Never

use a muffler with a defective spark arres-

tor mesh. See the Maintenance section.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

• Obtain maximum cutting performance.

• Extend the life d cutting equipment.

General rules:

Trimmer head

• Only use the recommended cutting at- tachments. See the section on "Technical

data".

1. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on "Technical Data".

2. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment

should always be replaced.

WARNING: Never use a machine

with faulty safety equipment. The machine's safety equipment must be

checked and maintained as described in this section.

If your machine fails any of these

checks contact your service agent to get t repa red,

IMPORTANT!

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

Obtain maximum cutting performance. Extend the life of cutting equipment.

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on

"Technical data". Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach

ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter.

• Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-

cause when clearing using trimmer line the engine must throw out the trimmer

line radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared.

• The length of the trimmer line is also im- portant. A longer trimmer line requires greater engine power than a shorter

trimmer line of the same diameter.

• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This is used to cut the

trimmer line to the correct length.

• To increase the life of the trimmer line it can be soaked in water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer.

IMPORTANT!

Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, other-

wise the machine will generate harmful v brat on.

WARNING: Always stop the en-

gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues

to rotate even after the throttle has been released, Ensure that the

cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the

lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it,

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety precautions

IMPORTANT!

• The machine is only designed for trimming grass.

• The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting at-

tachments we recommend in the "Tech-

nical data" section.

• Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are tak-

ing medication that could affect your vi-

sion, your judgment or your coordination.

• Never use the machine in extreme weath- er conditions such as severe cold, very hot

and/or humid climates.

• Never use a machine that has been modi- fied in any way from its original specifica-

tion.

• Wear personal protective equipment. See

instructions in the "Personal protective

equipment" section.

• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service

instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures

must be carried out by trained and quali-

fied specialists. See instructions in the "Maintenance" section.

• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and

lead are not damaged. Otherwise you

could get an electric shock.

• The machine operator must ensure that

no people or animals come closer than

50 feet (15 meters) while working.

• Stay clear of spinning line.

• Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-

ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-

sels, etc. They can be caught in moving

parts.

• Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants

thrown by spinning line.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always keep the engine on the right hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep trimmer head below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not

raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from

muffler and spinning line. Keep engine be- low waist level. A hot muffler can cause

serious burns.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces

such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof- tops, etc.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

tachment may increase the risk of

WARNING: A faulty cutting at- ]

accidents.

Personal protection

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• Always wear boots and other equipment described

in the "Personal protective equipment" section.

• Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long pants.

• Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.

• Persons with long hair should (for personal safety) put their hair up.

Safety instructions regarding the

surroundings

• Never allow children to use the machine.

• Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet

(15 meters) when working.

• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they

have understood the contents of the operator's manual.

Safety instructions before starting

work

• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects such as stones, broken glass,

nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be thrown or can wrap around the cutting

head or shaft.

• Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should

stand outside of the safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters). Bystanders should be encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop

the machine immediately if anyone should approach.

• Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened

securely. Check all nuts and bolts.

• Check the cutting head _'_\ for cracks or any other _\ _._

damage.

Ensure the trimmer guard iV _j

is mounted and not _l_J damaged.

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• Check that the trimmer head and guard are correctly secured.

• When adjusting the carburetor, make sure

the lower end is supported and that no one

is in the immediate vicinity.

• Make sure the cutting head does not rotate

when idling.

• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has

parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification.

• Only use the machine for the purpose for

which it was intended.

Starting

WARNING: When the is

started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the

cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.

• Ensure that all of the engine covers and housings are properly fitted before the unit

is started.

• Never start or attempt to run the unit with

the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or

driveshaft removed.

• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust

fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

• Observe your surroundings and make sure

that there is no risk of people or animals

coming into contact with the cutting equip- ment.

• See the "Starting and Stopping" section for complete instructions.

engine

Fuel safety

• Always use a fuel container with an anti- spill valve.

• Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a

few minutes before refueling.

• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation

when refueling or mixing fuel (gasoline and

2-stroke oil).

• Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 me-

ters) from the refueling point before start-

ing_it. '===ll_ I_

=_' _ (3 m)

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Min. 10ft.

• Never start the machine:

• If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in

contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

• If the machine is leaking fuel. Check

regularly for leaks from the fuel cap

and fuel lines.

• Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause

skin changes.

Transporting and storage

• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or

fumes coming into contact with sparks or

naked flames, for example, from electri- cal machinery, electric motors, electrical

relays/switches or boilers.

• When storing and transporting fuel al-

ways use approved containers intended for this purpose.

• When storing the machine for long peri- ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-

tact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.

dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of

WARNING: Take care when han- ]

fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!

This section describes the basic safety pre- cautions for working with trimmers. If you

encounter a situation where you are uncer- tain how to proceed you should ask an ex- pert. Contact your servicing dealer.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass

trimming before use.

Basic safety rules

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1. Look around you:

• To ensure that people, animals or other

things cannot affect your control of the

machine.

• To ensure that people, animals, etc.,

do not come into contact with the cut- ting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attach-

ment.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in

the event of an accident.

2. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad

weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable

felling direction, etc.

3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible ob-

stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

4. Switch off the engine before moving to another area.

5. Never put the machine down with the engine running.

Basic working techniques

• Always slow the engine to idle speed after

each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine

can lead to serious engine damage.

• It is recommended that the engine not

be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.

or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment.

_ ARNING: Sometimes branches

Always stop the engine before cleanin_l.

Grass trimming using a trimmer head Trimming

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• Hold the trimmer head just above the

ground at an angle. It is the end of the trim- mer line that does the work. Let the trim-

mer line work at its own pace. Never press the trimmer line into the area to be cut.

• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the trimmer line to 4-4 1/2 inches

(10-12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.

• When trimming you should use less than

full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the

trimmer head.

Clearing

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• The clearing technique removes all un- wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer

head just above the ground and tilt it. Let

the end of the trimmer line strike the

ground around trees, posts, statues and

the like. CAUTION! This technique

increases the wear on the trimmer line.

• The trimmer line wears quicker and must

be fed forward more often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal

fences, etc., than when coming into con- tact with trees and wooden fences.

Cutting

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• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that

is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to

the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as

this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.

Do not allow the trimmer head to con- stantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear

to the trimmer head.

• The trimmer line can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees

and borders, however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The fan effect of the rotating line can be used for quick and easy clearing up, Hold the trimmer line parallel to and

above the area to be swept and move

the tool to and fro.

• When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results.

WARNING: Neither the operator

of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material

while the engine is running or the trimmer line is rotating, as this can

result in serious injury. Stop the engine and trimmer head before you

remove material that has wound around the drive shaft as otherwise

there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You

could get burned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out for thrown

objects. Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attach-

ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes

causing blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorized persons at a dis- tance. Children, animals, onlookers

and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters).

Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.

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Know your trimmer

1. Trimmer head

2. Grease filler cap

3. Bevel gear

4. Cutting attachment guard

5. Upper shaft

6. Lower shaft

7. Loop handle

8. Throttle control

9. Stop switch

10.Throttle lock-out

12. Starter handle

13. Fuel tank

14. Choke control

15. Primer bulb

16. Air filter cover

17. Handle adjustment

18. Drive disc

19. Shaft coupling

20. 2-stroke engine oil

21. Operator's manual (EPA)

11. Cylinder cover

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor-

rectly as shown in this manual.

Fitting the loop handle

• Position the handle on the upper shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted

between the two arrows on the shaft.

Dismantling:

• Loosen the coupling by turning the knob.

• Fit the screw, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram.

• Tighten the wing nut.

Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft

Assembly:

• Loosen the coupling by turning the knob.

• Position locking/release button (A) of attachment into guide recess (B) of coupling.

• Push the attachment into the coupling until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole (C).

• Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely.

Press and hold the locking/release but-

ton (A). While securely holding the engine and

upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupling.

Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head (Model 128LD)

• Fit the correct trimmer guard (D) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer

guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (E).

I_ " E /F

D D

• Fit the drive disc (F) on the output shaft.

• Turn the shaft until one of the holes in the

drive disc aligns with the corresponding

hole in the gear housing.

• Insert hex wrench (G) in the hole to lock the shaft.

• Screw on the trimmer head (H) in the op-

posite direction to the direction of rota-

tion.

designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the

applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could

I& WARNING: All attachments are

lead to serious injury or damage to the unit,

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• To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head (Model 128CD)

• Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer

guard/combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the wing nut (B).

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• Fit the dust cup (C) on the shaft. The nut must be completely covered by the dust

cup.

• Hold the dust cup with a wrench to pre- vent the shaft from rotating.

• Screw the trimmer head (D) onto the shaft.

• To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

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FUEL HANDLING

Fuel mixture

CAUTION! The machine is equipped with

a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-

stroke engine oil. It is important to accu- rately 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 drastical-

ly affect the ratio of the mixture.

there is adequate ventilation when

&WARNING: Always ensure

handling fuel.

Gasoline

CAUTION! Always use high quality

unleaded gasoline.

• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.

• The lowest recommended octane rating is 87. If you run the engine on lower oc-

tane rating than 87, "knocking" can oc-

cur. This leads to an increased engine

temperature, which can result in a seri-

ous engine breakdown.

• When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended.

Two-stroke oil

• For great results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is

specially formulated for our two-stroke engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

• To maximize the life of your trimmer, you may choose to use a high quality syn-

thetic oil formulated for two-stroke

engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

• Never use two-stroke oil intended for

water-cooled outboard engines,

sometimes referred to as outboard oil.

• Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.

Gasoline

U.S. gallon

1 21/2

Mixing

• Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.

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Two-stroke oil

2% (1:50)

U.S. fl. oz.

21/2 61/2 127/8

• Always start by filing half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire

amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.

Add the remaining amount of gasoline.

• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine's fuel tank.

• Do not mix more than one month's sup- ply of fuel at a time.

• If the machine is not used for some time,

the fuel tank should be emptied and

cleaned.

WARNING: The catalytic con-

verter muffler gets very hot during

and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire

hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or

vapors.

Fueling

WARNING: Taking the following

precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:

Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.

Always shut off the engine before refueling.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refu-

elling.

When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling.

Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting.

• Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause

operating problems.

• Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak- ing the container before filling the tank.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting

• Inspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in

place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and se-

curely fastened. Use only flexible, non- metallic line recommended by the

manufacturer. Never use, for example,

wire or wire rope, which can break off

and become a dangerous projectile.

• 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.

• Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.

Starting and stopping

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WARNING: The complete clutch,

clutch cover, and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose

and cause personal injury. Always move the machine away

from the refueling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting at-

tachment 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 50 feet

(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.

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Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever to the closed position.

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Starting

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION!

Not with your foot!). Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand. DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger, Slowly pull out the cord

until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully

pull the cord.

Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.

Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start. Move the blue engine

choke lever to the 1/2position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue en- gine choke lever to the opened position.

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NOTE; If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and

repeat starting steps.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter

handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

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