Husqvarna 128L Owners Manual - Page 2

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 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 14 Fueling 14 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 15 Starting and stopping 15 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 16 Muffler 17 Spark plug 17 Air filter 18 Bevel gear 18 Maintenance schedule 18 Trimmer head line loading instructions . . 19 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 21 WARRANTY STATEMENT 22 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 23 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 repair establishment or individual. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. 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: A clearing saw, brushcutter 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 accessories or replacement parts. For customer assistance, call: 1-800-487-5951 Contact us at our website: www.husqvarna.com 545196750 Rev. 3 2/17/09 English--- 2