Husqvarna 180BT, 150BT User Manual

WARNING

Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS: 80100101 and up

Operator’s manual

130BT

150BT 170BT 180BT

English

115 09 83-26

English

EC-declaration of conformity

EC-declaration of conformity [130BT] (Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 130BT with serial numbers dating 2007 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA. of May 3, 1989 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements. of May 8, 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data. The following standards have been applied: ISO 22868:2005,

CISPR 12:2005, ISO 14740:1998.

TUV Rheinland Japan Ltd., 9F 3-19-5 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-0033, Japan, has performed voluntary type examination on behalf of Husqvarna AB. The certificates are numbered: AM5009/9322/0001 Huskvarna 12/01/2007

Bo Andréasson, Managing director

APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION (2002/88/EC)

e13*97/68SH2G3*2002/88*0098*02

EC-declaration of conformity [150BT] (Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 150BT with serial numbers dating 2007 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA. of May 3, 1989 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements. of May 8, 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data. The following standards have been applied: ISO 22868:2005,

CISPR 12:2005, ISO 14740:1998.

Bo Andréasson, Managing director

APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION (2002/88/EC)

e13*97/68SH3G3*2002/88*0334*00

English

EC-declaration of conformity

EC-declaration of conformity [170BT] (Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 170BT with serial numbers dating 2006 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA. of May 3, 1989 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements. of May 8, 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data. The following standards have been applied: ISO 7917:1987,

CISPR 12:2005, ISO 14740:1998.

Bo Andréasson, Managing director

APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION (2002/88/EC)

e13*97/68SH3G3*2002/88*0223*02

EC-declaration of conformity [180BT] (Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 180BT with serial numbers dating 2008 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 “relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA. of May 3, 1989 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements. of May 8, 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data. The following standards have been applied: ISO 22868:2005,

CISPR 12:2005, ISO 14740:1998.

Bo Andréasson, Managing director

APPROVAL NUMBER OF CE EXHAUST EMISSION REGULATION (2002/88/EC)

e13*97/68SH3G3*2002/88*0106*02

English

Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on types of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning labels on the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Symbols on the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WORKING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

AVOID NOISE PROBLEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WORKING PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

USING THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What is what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SWIVEL JOINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

THROTTLE LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

THROTTLE CABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HANDLEBAR [OPTION] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BLOWER TUBES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

WAIST BELT [150BT] [170BT] [180BT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HOW TO MIX FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FUELING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

STOPPING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

FUEL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SPARK PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MUFFLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SPARK ARRESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

AIR INLET NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

IGNITION COIL AIR GAP INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SHOLDER STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Safety

English

SAFETY FIRST

Instructions contained in warnings within this manual and

warning seals marked with a symbol on the blower concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.

Warning labels on the machine

Symbols

WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause 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.

Notes on types of warnings

W ARNING

Instructions labeled as shown above, concern critical steps or procedures which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death.This mark is used to indicate instructions which must be followed without exception.

IMPORTANT

Instructions labeled as shown above concern steps or procedures which, if not followed correctly, could lead to mechanical failure, breakdown, or damage.

NOTE

Used to label supplementary instructions designed to provide hints or directions useful in the use of the product.

The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 50 feet (15 meters). Whenever several operators are working in the same work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet (15 meters) from one another.

A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of dust.

Always wear:

• Hearing protection

• Approved eye protection

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

Always wear protective gloves.

The blower can forcibly throw objects that can bounce back. This can result in serious eye injuries if the recommended safety equipment is not used.

Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets.

IMPORTANT

If the warning label peels off or becomes soiled and impossible to read, you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location(s).

English

Symbols on the machine

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. Using to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake.

(a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE"

Position: FUEL TANK CAP

(b) The direction to close the choke

Position: INTAKE CUP

(d) The direction to stop the engine

Position: THROTTLE LEVER

(c)

(d)(a) (b)

Safety Precautions

W ARNING

1. Read this Blower Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

2. Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note that you are requested to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance the event that you have any questions which cannot be answered herein.

3. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product.

4. Do not lend or rent your machine without the owner's manul.

5. Be sure that anyone using your unit understands the information contained in this manual.

6. Never let a child use the machine.

Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

Under no circumstances 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.

A blower is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this Operator’s manual.

10.

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.

11.

The machine is only designed for blowing lawns, pathways, asphalt roads and the like.

Safety Precautions

English

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Refrain from operating the blower if you are tired, ill, or upset,

or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication

2. To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound

levels, hearing protection is required.

3. To reduce the risk of injury associated

with thrown objects, always wear eye protection and foot protection. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

4. To reduce the risk of injury associated

with the inhalation of dust, use a face filter mask in dusty conditions.

5. Wear rubber-soled shoes or shoes with

some other form of anti-slip protection to help protect you against falling.

6. To reduce the risk of injury associated

with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, hair longer than shoulder length, or other loose material.

7. Prolonged use of a blower, exposing the operator to

vibrations and cold, may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud’s phenomenon), the symptoms of which include tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking diseases or physical conditions as well as long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease, the following precautions are strongly recommended

a) Keep your body warm. Never use the blower during rain. b) Wear thick anti-vibration gloves. c) Take more than 5 minutes of break

in a warm place frequently.

d) Maintain a firm grip at all times, but

do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressure.

e) If you feel discomfort, redness and

swelling of your fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before it gets worse.

AVOID NOISE PROBLEM

NOTE

Check and follow the local regulations as to sound levels and hours of operations for blower.

1. Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours, not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.

2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.

3. Operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.

4. Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters.

WORKING PLAN

• To reduce the risk of health damages, avoid excessive use

and take sufficient time to rest .

FUEL

W ARNING

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury:

a) Handle fuel with care. It is highly

flammable.

b) Do not smoke while handing fuel. c) Do not refuel a hot engine. d) Do not refuel a running engine. e) Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Always wipe

unit dry before using.

f ) Move at least 10 ft. (3 meters) away

from the fueling point before starting the engine.

g) Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable

liquids.

h) Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good

operating condition.

i ) Do not use the blower near a fire, as

aiming the blower in the direction of a flame may cause flammable substances to ignite.

8. The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, people with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool.

WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE

1. To reduce the risk of injury associated with exhaust fume inhalation, do not operate in unventilated area. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.

2. Avoid using the blower where stable footing and balance are not assured.

3. Never operate the machine in high wind, bad weather, potentially explosive atmosphere, when visibility is poor or in very high or low temperatures. (Our recommended use environment is below 40 degrees C (104 degrees F).)

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