User manual HUSQVARNA HEDGE TRIMMERS

[. . . ] 123HD60, FRONT, US. pdf 1 2009-11-15 10. 08 Operator´s manual (EPA) 123HD60 123HD65X Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. English 123HD60, FRONT, US 1 06-11-24, 08. 31 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING!Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. 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. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Regular cleaning is required. Always wear: • • Approved hearing protection Approved eye protection Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. [. . . ] Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. • • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time. If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours. • • Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems. Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. ! English – 11 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. • • • • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight. Make sure the gear housing is lubricated correctly. See instructions under the heading Gear housing. Check that the cutting attachment always stops when the engine is idling. Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for. Make sure that the handle and safety features are in good working order. Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified outside its specifications. All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine. Warm engine Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. • • • • Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION!Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Push the choke control back to its original position as soon as the engine fires, and continue trying to start until the engine starts. Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. [. . . ] Check and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter). To reduce the fire hazard, clean dirt, leaves and surplus lubricant, etc from the muffler and engine. Daily maintenance X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance 18 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data Motor Cylinder displacement, cu. in/cm3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Recommended max. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm Catalytic converter muffler Speed-regulated ignition system Ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre Weight Weight without fuel, Lbs/kg Sound levels (see note 1) Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, measured according to EN ISO 22868, dB(A): Vibration levels (see note 2) Equivalent vibration levels (ahv, eq) at handles, measured according to EN ISO 22867, m/s2 Front/rear handles: Blades Type Length, mm Blade speed, cuts/min Double sided 550 3765 Double sided 600 3765 4, 1/3, 5 4, 1/3, 0 97 95 11, 2/5, 1 11, 4/5, 2 1, 06/0, 5 1, 06/0, 5 NGK BPMR 6Y 0, 03/0, 7 NGK BPMR 6Y 0, 03/0, 7 1, 37/22, 5 1, 26/32 1, 10/28 3000 12000 0, 6/7000 No No 1, 37/22, 5 1, 26/32 1, 10/28 3000 12000 0, 6/7000 No No 123HD60 123HD65 Note 1: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB (A). [. . . ]