Operator’s ManualPlease read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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CONTENTSContentsCONTENTSContents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Note the following before starting 2. . . .KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPersonal protective equipment 4. . . . . .Machine’s safety equipment 4. . . . . . . .Cutting equipment 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checking, maintaining and servicingthe machine’s safety equipment 5. . . . .General safety precautions 7. . . . . . . . .Starting 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel safety 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transporting and storage 8. . . . . . . . . . .General working instructions 8. . . . . . . .Basic safety rules 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Basic working techniques 9. . . . . . . . . .KNOW YOUR TRIMMERKnow your trimmer 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ASSEMBLYFitting the loop handle 12. . . . . . . . . . . . .Fitting the trimmer guard andtrimmer head 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FUEL HANDLINGFuel 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fueling 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting and stopping 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCECarburetor 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Muffler 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spark plug 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air filter 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bevel gear 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance schedule 17. . . . . . . . . . . . .Trimmer head line loading instructions 18. .TECHNICAL DATATechnical data 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WARRANTY STATEMENT 20. . . . . . . . .EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY STATEMENT 21. . . . . . . . .

Note the following beforestarting:Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuousproduct development and thereforereserves the right to modify the design andappearance of products without priornotice. Long--term exposure to noise canresult in permanent hearing impairment.Always use approved hearing protection.Maintenance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and system maybe performed by any nonroad engine re-pair establishment or individual.

The Emissions Compliance Period referredto on the Emissions Compliance label indi-cates the number of operating hours forwhich the engine has been shown to meetFederal emissions requirements.Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, andA = 300 hours.

For reference, please fill out the followinginformation that will be needed for futureservicing of your trimmer:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

WARNING: A clearing saw,brushcutter or trimmer can bedangerous if used incorrectly orcarelessly, and can cause seriousor fatal injury to the operator orothers. It is extremely importantthat you read and understand thecontents of this operator’s manual.

WARNING: Under no circum-stances may the design of themachine be modified without thepermission of the manufacturer.Always use genuine accessories.Non--authorized modificationsand/or accessories can resultin serious personal injury or thedeath of the operator or others.Your warranty may not coverdamage or liability caused by theuse of non--authorized accesso-ries or replacement parts.

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Only intended for trimmer heads.

Use unleaded or quality leadedgasoline and two--stroke oilmixed at a ratio of 2% (1:50).

Other symbols/decals on the machinerefer to special certification requirementsfor certain markets.

Stop the engine by pushingand holding the stop switchin the STOP position until theengine stops before carryingout any checks or maintenance.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Approved eye protection mustalways be used.

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WARNING: Clearing saws, brush-cutters and trimmers can be dan-gerous! Careless or incorrect usecan result in serious or fatalinjury to the operator or others.

Please read the operator’s manualcarefully and make sure youunderstand the instructionsbefore using the machine.

Always wear:S Hearing protectionS Approved eye protection

Watch out for thrown objects andricochets.

The operator of the machinemust ensure, while working,that no persons or animalscome closer than 50 feet(15 meters).

Arrows which show limits forhandle positioning.

Always wear approved protectivegloves.

Wear sturdy, non--slip boots.

Only use non--metallic, flexiblecutting attachments, i.e. trimmerheads with trimmer line.

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GLOVESGloves should be worn when necessary,e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.

HEARING PROTECTIONWear hearing protection that providesadequate noise reduction.

EYE PROTECTIONAlways wear approved eye protection. Ifyou use a visor then you must also wearapproved protective goggles. Approvedprotective goggles must comply withstandard ANSI Z87.1.

BOOTSWear sturdy, non--slip boots.

CLOTHINGWear clothes made of a strong fabric andavoid loose clothing that can catch ontwigs and branches. Always wear heavy,long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shortssandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it isabove shoulder level.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Listen out for warn-ing signals or shouts when you arewearing hearing protection. Alwaysremove your hearing protection assoon as the engine stops.

IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear-ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you mustwear personal protective equipment that isapproved by the authorities. Personalprotective equipment does not eliminatethe risk of accidents, but it can reduce theeffects of an injury in the event of an acci-dent. Ask your dealer for help whenchoosing protective equipment.

FIRST AID KITAlways have a first aid kit nearby.

Machine’s safety equipmentThis section describes the machine’s safe-ty equipment, its purpose, and how checksand maintenance should be carried out toensure that it operates correctly. See the“Know your trimmer ” section to locatewhere this equipment is positioned on yourmachine.The life span of the machine can be reducedand the risk of accidents can increase ifmachine maintenance is not carried outcorrectly and if service and/or repairs are notcarried out professionally. If you need furtherinformation please contact your nearest ser-vicing dealer.

Stop switchMake sure the engine stops when you pushand hold the stop switch.

WARNING: Never use a machinethat has faulty safety equipment!Carry out the inspection, mainte-nance and service routines listed inthis section.

Cutting attachment guardThis guard is intended to prevent loose ob-jects from being thrown towards the opera-tor. The guard also protects the operatorfrom accidental contact with the cutting at-tachment.

WARNING: Never use a cuttingattachment without an approvedguard. See the section on “Technicaldata”. If an incorrect or faulty guardis fitted this can cause seriouspersonal injury.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUse of incorrectly wound trimmer line or anincorrect cutting attachment increases thelevel of vibration.

MufflerThe muffler is designed to reduce the noiselevel and to direct the exhaust gases awayfrom the operator.

CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalyticconverter designed to reduce harmful ex-haust gases.

For mufflers, it is very important that you fol-low the instructions on checking, maintain-ing, and servicing your machine.See Checking, maintaining and servicing themachine’s safety equipment section.

WARNING: Overexposure tovibration can lead to circulatorydamage or nerve damage in peoplewho have impaired circulation.Contact your doctor if you experi-ence symptoms of overexposure tovibration. Such symptoms includenumbness, loss of feeling, tingling,pricking, pain, loss of strength,changes in skin color or condition.These symptoms normally appearin the fingers, hands or wrists. Therisk increases at low temperatures.

WARNING: Mufflers fitted withcatalytic converters get very hotduring use and remain so for sometime after stopping. This also ap-plies at idle speed. Contact can re-sult in burns to the skin. Rememberthe risk of fire!

WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that:Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may contain sparkswhich can start a fire. Never startthe machine indoors or near com-bustible material!

Cutting equipmentA trimmer head is intended for trimminggrass.

Checking, maintaining andservicing the machine’ssafety equipment

IMPORTANT!All servicing and repair work on the machinerequires special training. This is especiallytrue of the machine’s safety equipment. Ifyour machine fails any of the checks de-scribed below you must contact your serviceagent. When you buy any of our products weguarantee the availability of professional re-pairs and service. If the retailer who sellsyour machine is not a servicing dealer, askhim for the address of your nearest serviceagent.

Stop switchS Start the engine and make sure the engine

stops when you push and hold the stopswitch.

Cutting attachment guard

S Ensure that the guard is undamaged andis not cracked.

S Replace the guard if it has been exposedto impact or is cracked.

S Always use the recommended guard forthe cutting attachment you are using. Seesection on “Technical data”.

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Muffler

S Never use a machine that has a faultymuffler.

S Regularly check that the muffler is securelyattached to the machine.

S The muffler on this unit is equipped with aspecial spark arrestor mesh. The meshshould be checked and, if necessary.cleaned by a servicing dealer. A blockedmesh will cause the machine to overheat,which can lead to serious damage. Neveruse a muffler with a defective spark arres-tor mesh. See the Maintenance section.

Cutting equipmentThis section describes how to choose andmaintain your cutting equipment in order to:S Obtain maximum cutting performance.S Extend the life of cutting equipment.General rules:

1. Only use cutting attachments with theguards we recommend! See the sectionon “Technical Data”.

2. Check the cutting attachment for damageor cracks. A damaged cutting attachmentshould always be replaced.

WARNING: Never use a machinewith faulty safety equipment. Themachine’s safety equipment must bechecked and maintained asdescribed in this section.If your machine fails any of thesechecks contact your service agent toget it repaired.

IMPORTANT!This section describes how to choose andmaintain your cutting equipment in order to:Obtain maximum cutting performance.Extend the life of cutting equipment.Only use cutting attachments with the guardswe recommend! See the section on“Technical data”.Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-ment to check the correct way to load thetrimmer line and the correct line diameter.

Trimmer headS Only use the recommended cutting at-

tachments. See the section on “Technicaldata”.

S Smaller machines generally require smalltrimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-cause when clearing using trimmer linethe engine must throw out the trimmerline radially from the trimmer head andovercome the resistance of the grassbeing cleared.

S The length of the trimmer line is also im-portant. A longer trimmer line requiresgreater engine power than a shortertrimmer line of the same diameter.

S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmerguard is intact. This is used to cut thetrimmer line to the correct length.

S To increase the life of the trimmer line itcan be soaked in water for a couple ofdays. This will make the line tougher sothat it lasts longer.

IMPORTANT!Always ensure the trimmer line is woundtightly and evenly around the drum, other-wise the machine will generate harmfulvibration.

WARNING: Always stop the en-gine before doing any work on thecutting attachment. This continuesto rotate even after the throttle hasbeen released. Ensure that thecutting attachment has stoppedcompletely and disconnect thelead from the spark plug beforeyou start to work on it.

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Safety instructions regarding thesurroundingsS Never allow children to use the machine.S Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet

(15 meters) when working.S Never allow anyone else to use the

machine without first ensuring that theyhave understood the contents of theoperator’s manual.

Safety instructions before startingwork

S Inspect the working area. Remove anyobjects such as stones, broken glass,nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can bethrown or can wrap around the cuttinghead or shaft.

S Keep others at a safe distance. Children,animals, onlookers and helpers shouldstand outside of the safety zone of 50feet (15 meters). Stop the machine im-mediately if anyone should approach.

S Check the entire machine before startingwork. Replace damaged parts. Check forfuel leakage and that all safety guardsand covers are complete and fastenedsecurely. Check all nuts and bolts.

S Check the cutting headfor cracks or any otherdamage.

S Ensure the trimmer guardis mounted and notdamaged.

Personal protection

S Always wear boots andother equipment describedin the “Personal protectiveequipment” section.

S Always wear workingclothes and heavy--dutylong pants.

S Never wear loose fittingclothes or jewelry.

S Persons with long hairshould (for personal safety)put their hair up.

General safety precautions

IMPORTANT!S The machine is only designed for trimming

grass.S The only accessories you can operate

with this engine unit are the cutting at-tachments we recommend in the “Tech-nical data” section.

S Never use wire, rope, string, etc.S Never use the machine if you are tired, if

you have drunk alcohol, or if you are tak-ing medication that could affect your vi-sion, your judgment or your coordination.

S Never use the machine in extreme weath-er conditions such as severe cold, very hotand/or humid climates.

S Never use a machine that has been modi-fied in any way from its original specifica-tion.

S Wear personal protective equipment. Seeinstructions in the “Personal protectiveequipment” section.

S Never use a machine that is faulty. Carryout the checks, maintenance and serviceinstructions described in this manual.Some maintenance and service measuresmust be carried out by trained and quali-fied specialists. See instructions in the“Maintenance” section.

S All covers and guards must be fitted beforestarting. Make sure the spark plug cap andlead are not damaged. Otherwise youcould get an electric shock.

S The machine operator must ensure thatno people or animals come closer than50 feet (15 meters) while working.

S Stay clear of spinning line.S Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-

ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-sels, etc. They can be caught in movingparts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect youfrom debris and pieces of toxic plantsthrown by spinning line.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.S Always keep the engine on the right hand

side of your body.S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.S Keep trimmer head below waist level and

away from all parts of your body. Do notraise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away frommuffler and spinning line. Keep engine be-low waist level. A hot muffler can causeserious burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do notoverreach or use from unstable surfacessuch as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof-tops, etc.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

WARNING: A faulty cutting at-tachment may increase the risk ofaccidents.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSS Check that the trimmer head and guard

are correctly secured.S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure

the lower end is supported and that no oneis in the immediate vicinity.

S Make sure the cutting head does not rotatewhen idling.

S Make sure the handle and safety featuresare in order. Never use a machine that hasparts missing or has been changed inrelation to the specification.

S Only use the machine for the purpose forwhich it was intended.

Starting

S Ensure that all of the engine covers andhousings are properly fitted before the unitis started.

S Never start or attempt to run the unit withthe clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, ordriveshaft removed.

S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaustfumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

S Observe your surroundings and make surethat there is no risk of people or animalscoming into contact with the cutting equip-ment.

S See the “Starting and Stopping” section forcomplete instructions.

Fuel safety

S Always use a fuel container with an anti--spill valve.

S Never refuel the machine while the engineis running.

S Always stop the engine and let it cool for afew minutes before refueling.

S Make sure there is plenty of ventilationwhen refueling or mixing fuel (gasoline and2--stroke oil).

S Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 me-ters) from the refueling point before start-ing it.

S Never start the machine:S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off

the spillage and allow remaining fuel toevaporate.

S If you have spilled fuel on yourself oryour clothes, change your clothes. Washany part of your body that has come incontact with fuel. Use soap and water.

WARNING: When the engine isstarted with the choke in either thechoke or start throttle positions thecutting attachment will start torotate immediately.

Min. 10 ft.(3 m)

S If the machine is leaking fuel. Checkregularly for leaks from the fuel capand fuel lines.

S Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel isa skin irritant and may even causeskin changes.

Transporting and storageS Store and transport the machine and fuel

so that there is no risk of any leakage orfumes coming into contact with sparks ornaked flames, for example, from electri-cal machinery, electric motors, electricalrelays/switches or boilers.

S When storing and transporting fuel al-ways use approved containers intendedfor this purpose.

S When storing the machine for long peri-ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-tact your local gas station to find outwhere to dispose of excess fuel.

S Ensure the machine is cleaned and thata complete service is carried out beforelong--term storage.

General working instructionsIMPORTANT!This section describes the basic safety pre-cautions for working with trimmers. If youencounter a situation where you are uncer-tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-pert. Contact your servicing dealer.Avoid all usage which you consider to bebeyond your capability.You must understand the difference betweenforestry clearing, grass clearing and grasstrimming before use.

Basic safety rules

1. Look around you:S To ensure that people, animals or other

things cannot affect your control of themachine.

S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,do not come into contact with the cut-ting attachment or loose objects thatare thrown out by the cutting attach-ment.

WARNING: Take care when han-dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk offire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

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3. Make sure you can move and stand safely.Check the area around you for possible ob-stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)in case you have to move suddenly. Takegreat care when working on sloping ground.

4. Switch off the engine before moving toanother area.

5. Never put the machine down with the enginerunning or while the cutting attachment isrotating.

Basic working techniquesS Always slow the engine to idle speed after

each working operation. Long periods atfull throttle without any load on the enginecan lead to serious engine damage.

S It is recommended that the engine notbe operated for longer than 1 minute atfull throttle.

Grass trimming using a trimmer headTrimming

S Hold the trimmer head just above theground at an angle. It is the end of the trim-mer line that does the work. Let the trim-mer line work at its own pace. Never pressthe trimmer line into the area to be cut.

S The trimmer line can easily remove grassand weeds up against walls, fences, treesand borders, however it can also damagesensitive bark on trees and bushes, anddamage fence posts.

WARNING: Sometimes branchesor grass get caught between theguard and cutting attachment.Always stop the engine beforecleaning.

S CAUTION! Do not use the machineunless you are able to call for help inthe event of an accident.

2. Do not use the machine in bad weather,such as dense fog, heavy rain, strongwind, intense cold, etc. Working in badweather is tiring and often brings addedrisks, such as icy ground, unpredictablefelling direction, etc.

S Reduce the risk of damaging plants byshortening the trimmer line to 4--4 1/2 inches(10--12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.

S When trimming you should use less thanfull throttle so that the trimmer line lastslonger and to reduce the wear on thetrimmer head.

Clearing

S The clearing technique removes all un-wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmerhead just above the ground and tilt it. Letthe end of the trimmer line strike theground around trees, posts, statues andthe like. CAUTION! This techniqueincreases the wear on the trimmer line.

S The trimmer line wears quicker and mustbe fed forward more often when workingagainst stones, brick, concrete, metalfences, etc., than when coming into con-tact with trees and wooden fences.

Cutting

S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass thatis difficult to reach using a normal lawnmower. Keep the trimmer line parallel tothe ground when cutting. Avoid pressingthe trimmer head against the ground asthis can ruin the lawn and damage thetool.

S Do not allow the trimmer head to con--stantly come into contact with the groundduring normal cutting. Constant contactof this type can cause damage and wearto the trimmer head.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSweeping

S The fan effect of the rotating line can beused for quick and easy clearing up.Hold the trimmer line parallel to andabove the area to be swept and movethe tool to and fro.

S When cutting and sweeping you shoulduse full throttle to obtain the best results.

WARNING: Neither the operatorof the machine nor anyone else mayattempt to remove the cut materialwhile the engine is running or thetrimmer line is rotating, as this canresult in serious injury. Stop theengine and trimmer head before youremove material that has woundaround the drive shaft as otherwisethere is a risk of injury. The bevelgear can get hot during use and mayremain so for a while afterwards. Youcould get burned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out for thrownobjects. Always wear eye protection.Never lean over the cutting attach-ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc.can be thrown up into the eyescausing blindness or serious injury.Keep unauthorized persons at a dis-tance. Children, animals, onlookersand helpers should be kept outsidethe safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters).Stop the machine immediately ifanyone approaches.

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1. Trimmer head 10. Starter handle2. Grease filler cap 11. Fuel tank3. Bevel gear 12. Choke control4. Cutting attachment guard 13. Primer bulb5. Shaft 14. Air filter cover6. Loop handle 15. Handle adjustment7. Throttle control 16. 2--stroke engine oil8. Stop switch 17. Operator’s manual9. Cylinder cover

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Fitting the trimmer guard andtrimmer head

S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for usewith the trimmer head. Hook the trimmerguard/combination guard onto the fitting onthe shaft and secure with the wing nut (B).

NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor-rectly as shown in this manual.

Fitting the loop handleS Position the handle on the shaft. Note

that the handle must be mounted be-tween the two arrows on the shaft.

S Fit the screw, securing plate and wingnut as shown in the diagram.

S Tighten the wing nut.A

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S Turn the shaft until one of the holes in thedust cup aligns with the correspondinghole in the gear housing.

S Insert a small screwdriver (C) into thealigned holes to lock the shaft.

S Screw on the trimmer head (D) in the op-posite direction to the direction of rota-tion.

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S To dismantle, follow the instructions inthe reverse order.

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FUEL HANDLINGFuel mixtureCAUTION! The machine is equipped witha two--stroke engine and must always berun using a mixture of gasoline and two--stroke engine oil. It is important to accu-rately measure the amount of oil to bemixed to ensure that the correct mixture isobtained. When mixing small amounts offuel, even small inaccuracies can drastical-ly affect the ratio of the mixture.

Gasoline

CAUTION! Always use high qualityunleaded gasoline.

S This engine is certified to operate onunleaded gasoline.

S The lowest recommended octane ratingis 87. If you run the engine on lower oc-tane rating than 87, “knocking” can oc-cur. This leads to an increased enginetemperature, which can result in a seri-ous engine breakdown.

S When working at continuous high revs ahigher octane rating is recommended.

Two--stroke oilS For great results and performance use

HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which isspecially formulated for our two--strokeengines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

S To maximize the life of your trimmer, youmay choose to use a high quality syn-thetic oil formulated for two--strokeengines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

S Never use two--stroke oil intended forwater--cooled outboard engines,sometimes referred to as outboard oil.

S Never use oil intended for four--strokeengines.

WARNING: Always ensurethere is adequate ventilation whenhandling fuel.

U.S. gallon U.S. fl. oz.1 2 1/22 1/2 6 1/25 12 7/8

GasolineTwo--stroke oil

2% (1:50)

S Always start by flling half the amount of thegasoline to be used. Then add the entireamount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.Add the remaining amount of gasoline.

S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughlybefore filling the machine’s fuel tank.

S Do not mix more than one month’s sup-ply of fuel at a time.

S If the machine is not used for some time,the fuel tank should be emptied andcleaned.

WARNING: The catalytic con-verter muffler gets very hot duringand after use. This also appliesduring idling. Be aware of the firehazard, especially when workingnear flammable substances and/orvapors.

Fueling

WARNING: Taking the followingprecautions, will lessen the risk offire:Do not smoke or place hot objectsnear fuel.Always shut off the engine beforerefueling.Always stop the engine and let itcool for a few minutes before refu-elling.When refueling, open the fuel capslowly so that any excess pressureis released gently.Tighten the fuel cap carefully afterrefueling.Always move the machine awayfrom the refueling area beforestarting.

Min. 10 ft.(3 m)

MixingS Always mix the gasoline and oil in a

clean container intended for fuel.

S Clean the area around the fuel cap.Contamination in the tank can causeoperating problems.

S Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak-ing the container before filling the tank.

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Check before starting

S Inspect the unit before each use. Re-place damaged parts. Check for fuelleaks. Make sure all fasteners are inplace and secure. Make sure the cuttingattachment is properly installed and se-curely fastened. Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by themanufacturer. Never use, for example,wire or wire rope, which can break offand become a dangerous projectile.

S Check that the trimmer head and trimmerguard are not damaged or cracked.Replace the trimmer head or trimmerguard if they have been exposed toimpact or are cracked.

S Never use the machine without a guardnor with a defective guard.

Starting and stopping

WARNING: The complete clutch,clutch cover, and shaft must befitted before the machine is started,otherwise parts could come looseand cause personal injury.Always move the machine awayfrom the refueling area beforestarting. Place the machine on aflat surface. Ensure the cutting at-tachment cannot come into contactwith any object.Make sure no unauthorized personsare in the working area, otherwisethere is a risk of serious personalinjury. The safety distance is 50 feet(15 meters).

Cold enginePrimer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. Theprimer bulb need not be completely filled.

Choke: Move the blue engine choke leverover to the closed position.

StartingHold the body of the machine on theground using your left hand (CAUTION!Not with your foot!).Firmly grip the starter rope handle withyour right hand. DO NOT squeezethrottle trigger. Slowly pull out the corduntil you feel some resistance (the starterpawls grip); then quickly and powerfullypull the cord.Never wrap the starter cord aroundyour hand.

Repeat pulling the cord until the engineattempts to start. Squeeze throttle triggerto release the choke. Continue to holdthrottle trigger and pull starter rope untilengine runs.NOTE: If engine dies, return blue enginechoke lever to the closed position andrepeat starting steps.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord allthe way out and do not let go of the starterhandle when the cord is fully extended.This can damage the machine.

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Warm engineWith a warm engine, squeeze and hold thethrottle trigger. Pull starter rope sharplywhile squeezing throttle trigger until engineruns.

WARNING: When the engine isstarted with the choke in the closedposition the cutting attachment willstart to rotate immediately.

StoppingStop the engine by pushing and holdingthe stop switch in the STOP position untilthe engine stops.

MAINTENANCE

CarburetorYour Husqvarna product has been designedand manufactured to specifications that re-duce harmful emissions. After the enginehas used 8--10 tanks of fuel, the engine willbe run--in. To ensure that it continues to runat peak performance and to minimize harm-ful exhaust emissions after the run--in peri-od, ask your servicing dealer to adjust yourcarburetor.

The owner is responsible for the perfor-mance of all required maintenance asdefined in the operator’s manual.

WARNING: The complete clutch,clutch cover, and shaft must befitted before the machine is started,otherwise parts could come looseand cause personal injury.

Function

S The carburetor governs the engine’sspeed via the throttle control. Air and fuelare mixed in the carburetor.

S The T--screw regulates the throttle settingat idle speed. If the T--screw is turnedclockwise this gives a higher idle speed;turning it counterclockwise gives a loweridle speed.

Basic settingS The basic carburetor settings are ad-

justed during testing at the factory. Fineadjustment should be carried out by askilled technician.

CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotateswhen the engine is idling the idle adjustmentscrew T should be turned counterclockwiseuntil the cutting attachment stops.

WARNING: The cutting attach-ment may be spinning during carbu-retor adjustments. Wear your protec-tive equipment and observe all safe-ty instructions. Be sure the cuttingattachment stops turning when theengine idles. When the unit is turnedoff, make sure the cutting attach-ments has stopped before the unit isset down.

Rec. idle speed:See “Technical data” section.Recommended max. speed:See “Technical data” section.

Fine adjustment of the idle speed--TAdjust the idle speed using the idle adjust-ment screw--T if it is necessary to readjust.First, turn the idle adjustment screw--Tclockwise until the cutting attachment startsto rotate. Then, turn the screw counterc-lockwise until the cutting attachment stops.The idle speed is correctly adjusted whenthe engine will run smoothly in every posi-tion. The idle speed should also be wellbelow the speed at which the cutting at-tachment starts to rotate.

Idle SpeedScrew--T

WARNING: Improper mainte-nance could result in serious enginedamage or in serious injury.

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WARNING: If the idle speed can-not be adjusted so that the cuttingattachment stops, contact your ser-vicing dealer. Do not use the ma-chine until it has been correctly ad-justed or repaired.

Unit/Maintenance SafetyDisconnect the spark plug before perform-ing maintenance, except carburetor adjust-ments.

Muffler

CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalyticconverter designed to reduce harmful ex-haust gases.

The muffler is designed to reduce the noiselevel and to direct the exhaust gases awayfrom the operator. The exhaust gases arehot and can contain sparks, which maycause fire if directed against dry and com-bustible material.Mufflers are equipped with a special sparkarrestor mesh. The mesh should bechecked and, if necessary. cleaned by aservicing dealer. If the mesh is damaged,it should be replaced. If the mesh is fre-quently blocked, this can be a sign that theperformance of the catalytic converter isimpaired. Contact your servicing dealer toinspect the muffler. A blocked mesh willcause the machine to overheat and resultin damage to the cylinder and piston.

CAUTION! Never use a machine that hasa faulty or loose muffler. Ensure the mufflerbolts are tight.

Muffler bolts

WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler.

WARNING: Mufflers fitted withcatalytic converters get very hotduring use and remain so for sometime after stopping. This also ap-plies at idle speed. Contact can re-sult in burns to the skin. Rememberthe risk of fire!

WARNING: Bear in mind that:Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may contain sparkswhich can start a fire. Never startthe machine indoors or near com-bustible material!

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by:S Incorrect carburetor adjustment.S An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or in-

correct type of oil).S A dirty air filter.These factors cause deposits on the sparkplug electrodes, which may result in operat-ing problems and starting difficulties.If the machine is low on power, difficult tostart or runs poorly at idle speed: alwayscheck the spark plug first before takingany further action. If the spark plug is dirty,clean it and check that the electrode gap is0.024± (0.6 mm). The spark plug should bereplaced after about a month in operation orearlier if necessary.

CAUTION! Always use the recommendedspark plug type! Use of the wrong sparkplug can damage the piston/cylinder.

0.024± (0.6 mm)

Spark arrestor mesh

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MAINTENANCE

Air filter

The air filter must be regularly cleaned toremove dust and dirt in order to avoid:S Carburetor malfunctionsS Starting problemsS Loss of engine powerS Unnecessary wear to engine partsS Excessive fuel consumption

Clean the filter every 25 hours, or moreregularly if conditions are exceptionallydusty.Cleaning the air filterRemove the air filter cover and take out thefilter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water.Rinse thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is drybefore refitting it.An air filter that has been in use for a longtime cannot be cleaned completely. Thefilter must therefore be replaced with a newone at regular intervals. A damaged airfilter must always be replaced.

Bevel gear

The bevel gear is filled with the right quan-tity of grease at the factory. However, be-fore using the machine you should checkthat the bevel gear is filled three--quartersfull with grease. Use HUSQVARNA specialgrease.

The grease in the bevel gear does not nor-mally need to be changed except if repairsare carried out.

Maintenance scheduleBelow you will find some general mainte-nance instructions.

Daily maintenanceS Check throttle trigger function.S Check that the stop switch works

correctly.S Check that there are no fuel leaks from

the engine, tank or fuel lines.S Check that the cutter does not rotate

when the engine is idling.S Clean the outside of the machine.S Check that the harness is not damaged.S Check that the blade guard is not dam-

aged or cracked.S Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to

impact or is cracked.S A non--balanced trimmer head induces

heavy vibrations that may damage themachine.

S Check that nuts and screws are tight.S Check that the screws that hold the bevel

gear are tight.S Check that the trimmer head is tight.Weekly maintenanceS Check the starter and starter cord.S Clean the carburetor area.S Clean the outside of the spark plug. Re-

move it and check the electrode gap. Ad-just the gap to 0.024± (0.6 mm), orreplace the spark plug. Use resistor sparkplug Champion RCJ--8Y or equivalent.

S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder andcheck that the air intake near the starteris not blocked.

S Check that the bevel gear is filled withgrease up to 3/4 full. Use special grease.

S Clean the air filter.Monthly maintenanceS Clean the fuel tank.S Clean the outside of the carburetor and

the space around it.S Clean the fan and the area around it.S Check fuel lines for cracks or other dam-

age. Change if necessary.S Change the fuel filter in fuel tank.S Check the clutch, clutch springs and the

clutch drum for wear. Replace if neces-sary.

S Check electrical wires and connections.S Replace the spark plug. Use resistor

spark plug Champion RCJ--8Y or equiva-lent.

S Change the air filter.

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Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions

20i

10i

3 m

6 m

1 2 3

4 5

6 7 8

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model 124L (3/8 LH arbor shaft thread)

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, part. no.

Trimmer head T25 537 33 83--04

Technical data124L

EngineCylinder volume, cu.in./cm3 1.7/28Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.4/35Stroke, inch/mm 1.130/28.7Idle speed, rpm 2,800--3,200Recommended max. speed, rpm 11,000Speed of output shaft, rpm 8,000Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, hp/kW 1.1/0.8Catalytic converter muffler YesSpeed--regulated ignition system NoIgnition systemManufacturer/type of ignition system Walbro/CDSpark plug Champion RCJ--6YElectrode gap, inch/mm 0.024/0.6Fuel and lubrication systemManufacturer/type of carburetor ZamaFuel tank capacity, US pint/liter 0.85/0.4WeightWeight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, lbs/kg 11/4.8Sound levels(see note 1)Equivalent sound pressure level at the user’s ear,measured according to ANSI B175.3--1997, dB(A),min/max: 94/97Vibration levelsVibration levels at handles, measured according toANSIB175.3--1997, m/s2

At idle, left/right handles: 3/5At max. speed, left/right handles: 9/8

Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time--weighted energy total fornoise pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution:1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed.

NOTE! Noise pressure at the user’s ear and vibration on the handles are measured with allthe machine’s approved cutting equipment fitted. The table indicates the highest and lowestvalues.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTYHusqvarna Forest & Garden Company(“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna productto the original purchaser to be free from de-fects in material and workmanship from thedate of purchase for the “Warranty Period” ofthe products as set forth below:Lifetime Warranty: Trimmer shafts, ignitioncoils and modules.2 Year NON--COMMERCIAL Warranty:Trimmers for non--commercial, non--profes-sional, non--institutional or non--income pro-ducing use, except as herein stated.Emission control system components neces-sary to comply with CARB--TIER II and EPAregulations.1 Year Warranty: All trimmers used forcommercial, institutional, professional, or in-come producing purposes or use.

SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OB-LIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTYHusqvarna will repair or replace defectivecomponents without charge for parts or laborif a component fails because of a defect inmaterial or workmanship during the warrantyperiod.SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVEREDBY THIS WARRANTYThe following items are not covered by thiswarranty:(1) Normal customer maintenance items

which become worn through normal regu-lar use, including, but not limited to, filters,lubricants, rewind springs, spark plugs,and starter ropes.

(2) Natural discoloration of material due toultraviolet light.

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS ANDLIMITATIONSThis warranty shall be inapplicable to de-fects resulting from the following:(1) Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and

neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abra-sives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or anyadverse reaction due to incorrect storageor use habits.

(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit inaccordance with the operator’s manual orinstruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna.

(3) Alterations or modifications that changethe intended use of the product or affectsthe product’s performance, operation,safety, or durability, or causes the productto fail to comply with any applicable laws.

(4) Additional damage to parts or compo-nents due to continued use occurring af-ter any of the above.

THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EX-TENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MER-CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR-TICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PROD-UCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THEWARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THELIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQ-VARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TOCHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OFTHE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, ANDDOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UP-DATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTUREDPRODUCTS.Some states do not allow the exclusion of in-cidental or consequential damages, or limita-tions on how long an implied warranty lasts,so the above limitations or exclusions may notapply to you. This warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RE-SPONSIBILITIESThe product must exhibit reasonable care,maintenance, operation, storage and gener-al upkeep as written in the maintenancesection of the operator’s manual. Should anoperational problem or failure occur, theproduct should not be used, but deliveredas is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer forevaluation. Proof of purchase, as explainedin Section 6, rests solely with the customer.SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OB-TAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONIt is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility tomake certain that the Warranty RegistrationCard is properly filled out and mailed to Husq-varna Forest & Garden Company. This cardshould be mailed within ten (10) days from thedate of purchase in order to confirm the war-ranty and to facilitate post--sale service.Proofof purchase must be presented to the autho-rized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain war-ranty service. This proof must include datepurchased, model number, serial number, andcomplete name and address of the sellingdealer.To obtain the benefit of this warranty,the product believed to be defective must bedelivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealerin a timely manner, no later than thirty (30)days from date of the operational problem orfailure. The product must be delivered at theowner’s expense. Pick--up and deliverycharges are not covered by this warranty. Anauthorized Husqvarna dealer can be normallylocated through the “Yellow Pages” of the lo-cal telephone directory or by calling1--800--HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PRO-

VIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THEEXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHAS-ER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANYEXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON

7349 Statesville RoadCHARLOTTE, NC 28269

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U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,California Air Resources Board, EnvironmentCanada and HUSQVARNA are pleased toexplain the emissions control system warrantyon your year 2005 and later small off--roadengine. In California, all small off--road en-gines must be designed, built, and equippedto meet the State’s stringent anti--smog stan-dards. HUSQVARNA must warrant the emis-sion control system on your small off--roadengine for the periods of time listed below pro-vided there has been no abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance of your small off--roadengine. Your emission control system includesparts such as the carburetor and the ignitionsystem. Where a warrantable condition exists,HUSQVARNA will repair your small off--roadengine at no cost to you. Expenses coveredunder warranty include diagnosis, parts andlabor.MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTYCOVERAGE:If any emissions related part on your engine(as listed under Emissions Control Warran-ty Parts List) is defective or a defect in thematerials or workmanship of the enginecauses the failure of such an emission re-lated part, the part will be repaired or re-placed by HUSQVARNA.OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSI-BILITIES:As the small off--road engine owner, you areresponsible for the performance of the re-quired maintenance listed in your operator’smanual. HUSQVARNA recommends thatyou retain all receipts covering maintenanceon your small off--road engine, but HUSQ-VARNA cannot deny warranty solely for thelack of receipts or for your failure to ensurethe performance of all scheduled mainte-nance. As the small off--road engine owner,you should be aware that HUSQVARNAmay deny you warranty coverage if yoursmall off--road engine or a part of it hasfailed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-tenance, unapproved modifications, or theuse of parts not made or approved by theoriginal equipment manufacturer. You areresponsible for presenting your small off--road engine to a HUSQVARNA authorizedrepair center as soon as a problem exists.Warranty repairs should be completed in areasonable amount of time, not to exceed30 days. If you have any questions regard-ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,you should contact your nearest authorizedservice center or call HUSQVARNA at1--800--487--5963.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENTDATE:The warranty period begins on the date thesmall off--road engine is purchased.LENGTH OF COVERAGE:This warranty shall be for a period of twoyears from the initial date of purchase.WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT OF PARTS.Repair or replacement of any warrantedpart will be performed at no charge to theowner at an approved HUSQVARNA ser-vicing center. If you have any questions re-garding your warranty rights and responsi-bilities, you should contact your nearest au-thorized service center or call HUSQVAR-NA at 1--800--487--5963.WARRANTY PERIOD:Any warranted part which is not scheduledfor replacement as required maintenance,or which is scheduled only for regular in-spection to the effect of “repair or replaceas necessary” shall be warranted for 2years. Any warranted part which is sched-uled for replacement as required mainte-nance shall be warranted for the period oftime up to the first scheduled replacementpoint for that part.

DIAGNOSIS:The owner shall not be charged for diag-nostic labor which leads to the determina-tion that a warranted part is defective if thediagnostic work is performed at an ap-proved HUSQVARNA servicing center.CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:HUSQVARNA may be liable for damages toother engine components caused by the fail-ure of a warranted part still under warranty.WHAT IS NOT COVERED:All failures caused by abuse, neglect, orimproper maintenance are not covered.ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS:The use of add--on or modified parts can begrounds for disallowing a warranty claim.HUSQVARNA is not liable to cover failuresof warranted parts caused by the use ofadd--on or modified parts.HOW TO FILE A CLAIM:If you have any questions regarding yourwarranty rights and responsibilities, youshould contact your nearest authorized ser-vice center or call HUSQVARNA at1--800--487--5963.WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER-VICE:Warranty services or repairs shall be pro-vided at all HUSQVARNA service centers.Call 1--800--487--5963.

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U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTAND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE-LATED PARTS:Any HUSQVARNA approved replacementpart used in the performance of any warran-ty maintenance or repair on emission re-lated parts will be provided without chargeto the owner if the part is under warranty.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYPARTS LIST:Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug(covered up to maintenance schedule), Igni-tion Module, Muffler including CatalystMAINTENANCE STATEMENT:The owner is responsible for the perfor-mance of all required maintenance as de-fined in the operator’s manual.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)