User manual HUSQVARNA 370BTS

[. . . ] 130BT-380BTS_English. fm Page 1 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:21 AM WARNING Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit. Operator’s manual APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS: 00100101 and up 130BT 350BT 370BTS 380BTS Original Instructions English 115 31 90-26 130BT-380BTS_English. fm Page 2 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:21 AM English EC-declaration of conformity EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 130BT, 350BT, 370BTS, 380BTS with serial numbers dating 2010 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: - of May 17, 2006 “relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC. - of December 15, 2004 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC, and applicable supplements. - of May 8, 2000 “relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. Conformity assessment according to Annex V. [. . . ] Note 3: The equivalent Vibration total value is calculated with a work cycle of a duration of 1/7 for idling and 6/7 for racing. Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2. 13 130BT-380BTS_English. fm Page 14 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:21 AM English Assembly ■ FLEXIBLE HOSE AND SWIVEL JOINT 1. Connect the blower and swivel joint with flexible hose. Clamp both ends of the flexible hose securely with the hardware supplied with the unit. (1) Flexible hose (2) Swivel Joint (3) Clamp (large) (4) Clamp (small) NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible hose to blower tube. (4) (2) F1 (3) (1) ■ CONTROL HANDLE 1. Set up the handle holder to the swivel joint and tighten the knob on the holder. When setting up the handle holder, please make sure to match the handle holder to the convex on the swivel joint as shown in F2. Adjust the position and angle to achieve a comfortable working position, and tighten the control handle. (1) F2 (2) (1) Cabling (2) Flexible Hose ■ CABLING 130BT • Fasten the cabling at central position of the hose by the band attached to the cabling. First, wrap the flexible hose with the band fixed to the cabling from the lower side. Then, pass the band through a hole of the band as shown in figure. Please note that there is a possibility of damaging the flexible hose if the band is fastened too tightly. F3 (130BT) 350BT, 370BTS, 380BTS • Use the clamp to fasten the cabling to the flexible hose. (1)Clamp F4 (1) (350BT, 370BTS, 380BTS) ■ HANDLEBAR (OPTION) 1. Insert the holder, then assemble the handlebar (OPTION) and tighten it securely. F5 ■ BLOW PIPES Conect the swivel joint, straight pipe and pipe end. Push the pipes together and turn them so they lock in relation to one another until the connection is locked. NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of the blower tube. NOTE If longer tube is required, the second straight pipe can be connected with the first one. If higher air speed is required, the round blow pipe can be replaced by the flat nozzle with the second straight pipe. (1) Flat nozzle (option). F6 F7 (1) 14 130BT-380BTS_English. fm Page 15 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:21 AM English Assembly ■ HARNESS. WARNING The harness must always be worn when working with the machine. Failure to do so means you will be unable to maneuver safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. A correctly adjusted harness and machine significantly facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best working position Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly distributed across the shoulders. F8 F9 ■ WAIST BELT 350BT, 370BTS, 380BTS • The waist belt is attached to the rings on the left and right sides of the frame. F10 NOTE 130BT has no waist belt. Place the waist belt around your waist and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the waist belt strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your hip. [. . . ] Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent and cylinder exhaust port at the same time. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings. F30 (2) ■ SPARK ARRESTER • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush. [. . . ]