Husqvarna 128LDx Owners Manual - Page 8

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere 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 combustible material! Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: S Obtain maximum cutting performance. S Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on "Technical data". Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter. 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. Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration. S Only use the recommended cutting attachments. See the section on "Technical data". S Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is because 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. S The length of the trimmer line is also important. A longer trimmer line requires greater engine power than a shorter trimmer line of the same diameter. S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact. This is used to cut the trimmer line to the correct length. S 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. WARNING: A faulty cutting at- tachment may increase the risk of accidents. 115299326 Rev. 2 7/15/10 English--- 8