Husqvarna 525LS Owners Manual - Page 3

CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 2 CONTENTS Contents 3 Note the following before starting 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important 6 Personal protective equipment 6 Machine′s safety equipment 7 Cutting equipment 10 ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle 11 Assembling the cutting equipment 11 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head ......... 11 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety 12 Fuel 12 Fueling 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 14 Starting and stopping 14 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 16 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 18 Muffler 18 Cooling system 19 Spark plug 19 Air filter 20 Maintenance schedule 21 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 22 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 24 Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise ! can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. WARNING! 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. Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of nonauthorized accessories or replacement parts. 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. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and California emissions requirements. 1154519-49 Rev. 4 2013-08-12 English - 3