Husqvarna TJ027D-AC55, TH026D-AC57, 125BT Owner’s Manual

Husqvarna

Power Blower

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

Operator's manual Manuel d'utilisation

r_, Read through the Operator's manual carefully and

understand the content before using the machine. Lire attentlvement le manuel d'utlilisation

et assMmiler son contenu avant d'utiliser

la machine.

defects or other reproductive harm.

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- improper operation may cause injuries to the user or persons nearby Loss of sight may also occur. To prevent injudes be sure to observe the following instructions

. Before operating the blower, be sure to fully read, understand and fellow the instructions in the Operatots Manuel, safe_y

regutations and warnings

" The b_ower must be operated only by persons who understand the instructions in the Operatots Manual, safety regulations

Do not allow chitdren to use the blower. Use the blower only for purposes described in the Operatots Manual.

Do not operate the b_ower in the following locations or conditions. it could cause injuries or an accident.

_WARNING

- The exhaust gases include dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, so do not operate the blower indoors in enclosed spaces. Prevent operating the blower in dangerous locations. Do not operate the blower where there is no ventilation, where there are flammable or explosive gases or where carbon

monoxide accumulates

. Never operate the blower so that exhaust from the muffler is blocked off. Aiways

maintain a c_earance of I meter or more from the muffler

- Do not operate the b}ower when you are tired, il_ upset, or if you are under the

influence of aicohol, drugs, of medication.

" Keep children, bystanders and pets away from the work area a minimum d 10 meter

when starting or operating the unit.

- Before operating the blower, remove aHdebris and obiects such as stones, glass,, wire etc that can be b!own or cause damage during operation

• Do not operate the blower where your position is unstable such as on a ladder, up a tree or on a s_.eeps_ope.(Fig 1)

- Start the blower engine at least 3 meters away from the _ocation where you poured fue_

into the Mower fuel tank.(Fig.2)

- Operate the blower in accordance within the operation times permitted by your tocal

noise contro_ regutations to prevent inconveniencing surrounding people.

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(left)

Fig.1

Wear the following clotMng and equipment to prevent injuries and accidents.(Fig 3)

WARNING

Wear safety grasses that comply with ANSI Z87_1 requirements in order to protect your

eyes and face f#on stones and fragments that may be blown toward you.

- Wear a fiiter face mask when operating the blower where there is a !or of dust.

- Wear earplugs or protective headphones to pro_ct your ears from noise while operating the blower.

° If you have long hair, wear a hat or hairnet.

• Wear long pants and boots or safety shoes, Do not wear _eweHery accessories

- Do not wear shoA pants, sandals or go barefooL Wear clothing that is dose_fitting and easy to move in.

Flame Strictly Forbidden

To prevent an accident or fire, strictly observe the following instructions when handling fuel or operating the blower.(Fig.4)

_WARNING

Fuel is flammable. Operate the blower only where there is no flame.

If you are storing or mixing fuel, do it where there is no flame. While operating the blower, keep away from flames. Do not smoke while handling fuel or operating the blower. Do not add fuel while the engine is hot. Wait until the engine is cool. Do not add fuel to the fuel tank while the blower engine is operating.

Before Operation

To prevent injuries and accidents, check the following items before operating the blower.

_WARNING

• If you discover fuel leakage, do not start the blower.

• Check that the anti-vibration rubber has no cracks or damage.

• Make sure the tank cap is tightened securely. If it is loose or not installed level, fuel could leak and be extremely dangerous.

• Do not modify the blower. In particular, never perform modifications to deliberately

increase the engine speed.

• Always check that the muffler is not damaged or corroded. Aworn or damaged muffler

may produce sparks or flame and is dangerous.(Fig.5)

• To reduce noise, do not operate two or more blowers at the same time.

• Before starting the blower, check that there is no fuel leakage around the fuel hose, fuel tank and carburetor.

• When you start the blower engine, push the blower toward the ground with one hand on top of the body while you pull the starter cord.(Fig.6)

• Hold the start cord handle firmly. Do not pull it too hard and do not release it suddenly.

• When performing repairs or replacing parts, use genuine factory parts.

• Before operating the blower, check each part (particularly the muffler, intake port and air filter) for wear, looseness and damage.

• Check that the blower condition is normal. If the blower is not normal, do not operate it.

• Check that there is no oil or fuel on the machine exterior. If you get oil or fuel on the

machine exterior, wipe it off promptly and wait until the machine is fully dry before

operating the blower.

• Operate a separate container for mixing fuel. Do not operate the blower fuel tank to mix fuel.

• Before you start the engine, check there are no foreign objects within the housing.

Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.6

During Operation

Take care with the following items during blower operation to prevent personal injuries, accidents or machine breakdown.

/_WARNING

• The blower generates powerful suction, so do not operate the blower when wearing

loose clothes and unrestrained long hair.

• Keep your hand away from the blower intake port during operation.

The fan operates at high speed and is dangerous.(Fig7)

• Do not insert anything into the blower intake port during operation.

• Do not perform maintenance, disassembly or reassembly during blower operation.

• There is danger of electric shock and burns during blower operation and immediately afterward, so do not touch the spark plug, muffler or engine cover.(Fig.8)(Fig.9)

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Fig.8

Fig.9

• Operate the blower correctly. Do not hold the body in your hands when operating the blower.

• The fan operates constantly during blower operation, so take care to prevent it.

• The blower operates the fan at high speed to generate wind. Do not apply shocks or external force to the machine during operation.

• Do not insert anything into the pipe. Always take care to prevent blowing fragments at persons, animals, plants, trees, vehicles and walls.

• Take care with the air pressure. Flying stones, dust and branches can injure persons and animals, and break glass.(Fig.1O)

• Do not point the pipe outlet port toward people or animals.

• Do not operate the blower to spread substances that may be injurious to humans, such as chemicals, fertilizers and poisons.

• If you detect abnormal vibration or noise during operation, promptly stop the blower and check whether something has broken. If a breakdown has occurred, do not operate the blower until the problem is fixed.

• Before you start the blower, make sure that all attachments such as the pipe are installed securely. If installation is incomplete, performance may be reduced, the engine speed may drop, and an accident or breakdown may occur.

• Check that the housing intake port and pipe output port are not blocked by leaves or waste, etc.

If the housing intake port or pipe output port is blocked, blower performance is reduced

and damage may result from engine overheating.

• If the housing intake port or pipe output port is blocked, stop the engine and remove the leaves or waste, etc.(Fig. 11)

• Do not remove the fuel cap during or immediately after blower operation.

• Always stop the engine when halting work or performing maintenance. Before you perform maintenance, also remove the spark plug.

• If the engine does not stop when you operate the stop switch, turn the choke to a fully closed position in order to stop the engine.

Fig.10

Fig.11

After Operation

When you have finished operating the blower, store the blower in accordance with the following instructions to prevent the danger of fire or an accident.

• When you release the fuel cap, turn the fuel cap slowly to gradually release the internal pressure generated in the

• Drain the fuel before storing or transporting the blower. Do not store the blower with fuel still remaining in the tank, hose and carburetor.

• Store the blower away from humidity and flames, and out of reach of children.

• Store the fuel in a receptacle certified suitable for flammable fluids.

• Store the blower after the engine has cooled down completely.

• The engine is hot immediately after it has stopped, so do not place it near flammable items.

WARNING fuel tank.

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CONTENTS

WARNING! Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the blower

without approval from the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts. Unau-

thorised modifications or accessories may lead to serious injury or death.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION Fuel Information

THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIEF TO OPERATE ON

UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE ONLY:

A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock Index is recommended. The antiknock index is

Posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A., Emission Control Information

To protect the environment KAWASAKI has Incorporated exhaust emission control system (EM) In compliance with

applicable regulations of the Califbrnia Air Resources

Board.

1. Exhaust Emission Control System

The exhaust emission control system applied to this

engine consists of a carburetor and an ignition system

having optimum ignition timing characteristics.

The carburetors have been calibrated to provide lean air/fuel mixture characteristics and optimum fnel economy with a suitable air cleaner and exhaust system. Maintenance and Warranty

Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your engine will continue to have low emission levels. This Owner's

manual contains those maintenance recommendations fbr

your engine. Those items identified by the periodic Maintenance Chart are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable

standards.

The KAWASAKI Limited Emission Control System

Warranty requires that you return your engine to an

authorized KAWASAKI engine Dealer for remedy under warranty. Please read the warranty carefulb_ and keep it valid by complying with the owner's obligations it contains. Tampering with Emission control System Prohibited

Federal law and California State Law prohibits the fbllowing acts or the causing thereof: ( 1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person

other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design

incorporated into any new engine fbr the purposes of

emission control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the engine after such device or element of design has been removed or

rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:

Do not tamper with the original emission related parts:

• Carburetor and internal parts

• Spark Plug

• Magneto or electronic ignition system

• Fuel Filter

• Air cleaner element

List of contents

CONTENTS

List of contents .................................................................. 4

SYMBOL EXPLANATION

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment ........................................... 6

The machine's safety equipment ........................................ 6

Control, maintenance and service of the machine's safety

equipment .................................................................... 8

Genera] safety instructiot_s ................................................. 9

General working instructions ............................................. 10

Basic working techniques ................................................... 11

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the blower? .............................................. 12

ASSEMBLY

Assembly of the blower ...................................................... 13

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel mixture ...................................................................... 14

Fuelling .............................................................................. 14

START AND STOP

Start and stop ..................................................................... 15

MAINTENANCE

Carburettor ........................................................................16

Muffler .............................................................................. 17

Cooling system .................................................................. 17

Spark plug .......................................................................... 17

Air filter ............................................................................. 18

Maimenance schedule ........................................................ 18

TECHNICAL DATA

125BT ........................................................................... 20

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SYM BOL EXPLANATION

Symbols

WA RN IN (;_ Careless or incorrect use of"the

blower can result in serious damage or fatal injury to the operator or

others.

Read through the Operator's Manual

careful[)' and understand the content before using the machine.

Ahvaysuse

• A protective helmet where there is a risk of'trailing objects

• Ear protection

• Approved eye protection

• Alwayswear approved protective gloves.

Other symbolsldecals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain

markets.

(';hecks and/or maintenance should be carried out with the engine

switched off',with the stop switch in the STOP position.

Alwayswearapproved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning required.

• Use anti-ship and stable boots.

• WARNING! The blower may

throw objects at high velocity that

can ricochet and hit the operator. This may cause serious eye damage.

• The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals

come nearer than 10 metres, Whenever several operators are

working in _he same work area,

they should maintain a saic

distance of:at least 10 metres fiom one another,

Ocular control.

Approved eye protection must ahvays

be used.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment

MPORTANT INFORMATION

A blower used incorrectly or carelessly can

become a dangerous tool, which can cause serious damage or fatal injury to the operator or

others. It is very important that you read and understand the content in this manual.

• When using a blower, personal protective equipment approved by the appropriate

authorities must be used. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, but it reduces the effects of an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

/_ WARNINGt

EAR I}ROTI_,CTI ON Ear protection offering

sufficient dampening effect should be used.

EYE PROTECTION P,lows from branches, or

whirling objects can lead to

eye injuries.

BOOTS Use anti-slip and stable

boots.

CLOTHING

Wear cIothes made of'a strong f_tbric and avoid

loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and

branches. Always wear

heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

Remove your hearing protection as soon as you stop the engine, so that you can hear

any noises or warning signals.

BRE£[ t lING PRO'I'ECTION

Breathing protection should be

worn if there is a risk of'dust.

The machine's safety equipment

This section describes the machine's saf'c_" equipment, its tunction and how checks and maintenance are carried out to

ensure t.hat it operates correctly. (See tire chapter "I4/'!_atis

whag"to locate where this equipment is positiol_ed on your

machine.)

WARNING!

Never use a machine with defective safety

equipment. Follow the control, maintenance and service instructions

described in this section.

1. Stop switch

The stop switch should be

used to stop the engine.

FIRST AID KIT

A first aid kit should be

carried by operators of

clearing saws, brushcutters

or trimnrers.

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