Husqvarna 152RB Manuals

101 90 47-26 142RB/152RB Operator's Manual Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. 2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. • Always wear approved protective gloves. • Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting elements, that is trimmer head with trimmer cord. Always use • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects • Ear protection • Approved eye protection • Max. speed of output axle, rpm • This product is in accordance with applicable CE directives. • Beware of thrown objects and ricochets. 50FT 15 m 50FT 15 m • The operator of the machine shall ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres. • Machines fitted with clearing or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object. The blade can cause the amputation of arms and legs. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine. • Arrows which show limits for handle mounting. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Checks and/or maintenance should be carried out with the engine switched off, with the stop switch in the STOP position. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning required. Ocular control. Approved eye protection must always be used. English – 3 List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS List of contents .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ............................................. 4 The machine‘s safety equipment .......................................... 4 Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety equipment...................................................................... 6 Cutting equipment .............................................................. 8 General safety instructions ................................................... 9 General working instructions ............................................. 10 Adjusting the harness and clearing saw............................... 10 Basic clearing techniques.................................................... 11 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the grass trimmer/brush cutter? ............... 13 ASSEMBLY Assembling the J-handle .................................................... 14 Assembly of the blade and trimmer head............................ 14 Assembling the transport guard.......................................... 14 Assembling the blade guard and grass blade ....................... 14 Assembling other guards and cutting equipment................ 15 Assembling the spray guard ................................................ 15 Assembling the flexible shaft .............................................. 15 Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires................. 15 Cable adjustment ............................................................... 16 Adjusting the harness and clearing saw............................... 16 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture ...................................................................... 17 Fuelling.............................................................................. 17 START AND STOP Control before starting....................................................... 18 Start and stop..................................................................... 18 MAINTENANCE Carburettor........................................................................ 19 Muffler .............................................................................. 19 Cooling system .................................................................. 20 Air filter ............................................................................. 20 Drive shaft ......................................................................... 20 Angle gear .......................................................................... 21 Spark plug.......................................................................... 21 Filing the grass blade .......................................................... 21 Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 22 TECHNICAL DATA 142RB/152RB ................................................................... 23 CONTENTS 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. ! 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.

EEEEnnnngggglllliiiisssshhhh 142RB 152RB Operator′s manual Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 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. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects • Approved hearing protection • Approved eye protection Max. speed of output shaft, rpm This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets. The operator of the machine must ensure, while working, that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres. Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object. This is called blade thrust. The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine. Arrows which show limits for handle positioning. Always wear approved protective gloves. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Approved eye protection must always be used. 50FT 15 m 50FT 15 m English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 Note the following before starting: ................................ 3 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............................................................ 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brushcutter? ................................ 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important ...................................................................... 6 Personal protective equipment ..................................... 6 Machine′s safety equipment ........................................ 7 Cutting equipment ........................................................ 9 ASSEMBLY Assembling the flexible shaft ........................................ 11 Assembling the J-handle .............................................. 11 Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires .......... 11 Cable adjustment ......................................................... 12 Assembling the cutting equipment ............................... 12 Fitting the transport guard ............................................ 13 Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ....................... 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety ................................................................... 14 Fuel .............................................................................. 14 Fuelling ........................................................................ 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting ................................................... 16 Starting and stopping ................................................... 16 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions ....................................... 18 MAINTENANCE Carburettor ................................................................... 20 Muffler .......................................................................... 20 Cooling system ............................................................ 20 Air filter ......................................................................... 21 Drive shaft .................................................................... 21 Bevel gear .................................................................... 22 Spark plug .................................................................... 22 Maintenance schedule ................................................. 23 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data .............................................................. 24 EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 25 ! 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. ! 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.