Husqvarna 129LK Owner Manual - Page 14
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To start and stop Before you start the engine • Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or worn parts. • Examine the nuts, screws and bolts. • Examine the air filter. • Examine the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle control for correct operation. • Examine the stop switch for correct operation. • Examine the product for fuel leaks. • Examine the saw chain sharpness and tension. To start a cold engine 1. Push the primer bulb 10 times.(Fig. 35 ) 2. Pull the choke control up.(Fig. 36 ) 3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your left hand.(Fig. 37 ) Do not step on the product. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull the starter rope handle with force. Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger while you start the engine. 4. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts or tries to start (max. 3 pulls). If the engine starts or tries to start, push the choke control down. Continue to pull until the engine starts. Wait 60 seconds after a start before you pull the throttle trigger. CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope until it stops. Do not let go of the starter rope when it is fully extended. Release the starter rope slowly. Failure to obey these instructions can cause damage to the engine. To start a warm engine 1. Push the primer bulb 10 times. 2. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts. To stop • Push the stop switch to stop the engine.(Fig. 38 ) Note: The stop switch automatically goes back to its initial position. To operate the grass trimmer CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the engine to idle speed after each operation. A long period at full throttle without a load on the engine can cause damage to the engine. Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is necessary. To trim the grass 1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the ground at an angle.(Fig. 39 ) Do not push the grass trimmer line into the grass. 2. Decrease the length of the grass trimmer line by 10-12 cm (4-4.75 in) and decrease engine speed to decrease the risk of damage to plants. 3. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects. (Fig. 40 ) To cut the grass 1. Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to the ground when you cut.(Fig. 41 ) 2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The ground and the product can be damaged. 3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer head. 4. Use full throttle when you move the product from side to side to cut grass.(Fig. 42 ) Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to the ground. To replace the trimmer line (Fig. 43 ) (Fig. 44 ) (Fig. 45 ) (Fig. 46 ) (Fig. 47 ) (Fig. 48 ) (Fig. 49 ) (Fig. 50 ) MAINTENANCE WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you clean, repair or do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Make sure that you obey the maintenance schedule. The intervals are calculated from daily use of the product. The intervals are different if you do not use the product each day. Only do the maintenance work that is 14 190 - 004 -