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WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains 
chemicals known to the State of California to cause 
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 

WARNING

Before using our products, please read this manual 
carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.

APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS: 80100101 and up

Operator’s manual

 130BT

150BT/BF

170BT/BF

180BT/BF

English

115 09 83-95

130BT&180BT̲US‑65.fm  Page 1  Friday, December 7, 2007  1:05 PM

Summary of Contents for 115 09 83-95

Page 1: ... California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive WARNING Before using our products please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS 80100101 and up Operator s manual 130BT 150BT BF 170BT BF 180BT BF English 115 09 83 95 ...

Page 2: ...chaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest Garden servicing dealer If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and respo...

Page 3: ...L JOINT 14 THROTTLE LEVER 130BT 150BT 170BT 180BT 14 THROTTLE CABLE 130BT 150BT 170BT 180BT 14 RIGHT HANDLE 150BF 170BF 180BF 14 HANDLEBAR OPTION 130BT 150BT 170BT 180BT 14 BLOWER TUBES 15 HARNESS 15 WAIST BELT 150BT BF 170BT BF 180BT BF 15 Fuel 16 FUEL 16 HOW TO MIX FUEL 16 FUELING THE UNIT 16 Operation 17 CONTROL ARM 150BF 170BF 180BF 17 STARTING ENGINE 17 ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED 18 STOPPING ENGINE...

Page 4: ...used incorrectly or carelessly which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Always wear Hearing protection Approved eye protection Always wear protective gloves Wear study non slip boots The blower can forcibly throw objects that can bounce back This can result in...

Page 5: ...may refer to it later whenever any questions arise Also note that you are requested to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for assistance the event that you have any questions which cannot be answered herein 3 Always be sure to include this manual when selling lending or otherwise transferring the ownership of this product 4 Do not lend or rent your machine without the owner s m...

Page 6: ...system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity This field may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury people with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE 1 To reduce the risk of injury associated with exhaust fume inhalation do not operate in unventila...

Page 7: ...washed cars and blow debris safely away b Use the full blower tube extension so the air stream can work close to the ground c Do not allow bystanders in work area d Do not point the blower tube in the direction of people or pets e Always check to be sure that no debris has been blown onto someone else s property f Pay attention to the direction of the wind do not work against the wind 3 To minimiz...

Page 8: ...Husqvarna products or products which have been certified by Husqvarna for use with the Husqvarna product 6 In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed please contact the nearest Husqvarna servicing dealer for assistance 7 Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the Husqvarna mark and recommende...

Page 9: ...at Nozzle Option 24 EMISSION Label DISPOSAL When disposing your machine fuel or oil for the machine be sure to allow your local regulations Frame PE Polyethylene Harness Chemical fiber Throttle lever Metal Plastic Volute case Volute cover Engine cover PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Brass Pad Chemical fiber Flexible hose EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate Pipes PP Polypropylene PE Polyethylene Fan PA66GF Gl...

Page 10: ...3 Stop Switch behind DISPOSAL When disposing your machine fuel or oil for the machine be sure to allow your local regulations Frame PE Polyethylene Harness Chemical fiber Throttle lever Metal Plastic Volute case Volute cover Engine cover PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Brass Pad Chemical fiber Flexible hose EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate Pipes PP Polypropylene PE Polyethylene Fan PA66GF Glass reinforced...

Page 11: ... 23 EMISSION Label DISPOSAL When disposing your machine fuel or oil for the machine be sure to allow your local regulations Frame PE Polyethylene Harness Chemical fiber Throttle lever Metal Plastic Volute case Volute cover Engine cover PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Brass Pad Chemical fiber Flexible hose EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate Pipes PP Polypropylene Fan PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Element Pap...

Page 12: ...Option 23 EMISSION Label DISPOSAL When disposing your machine fuel or oil for the machine be sure to allow your local regulations Frame ABS Harness Chemical fiber Throttle lever Metal Plastic Volute case Volute cover Engine cover PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Brass Pad Chemical fiber Flexible hose EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate Pipes EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate Fan PA66GF Glass reinforced nylon Element...

Page 13: ...retor Dia phragm valve type Rotary Ignition System CDI Digital Ignition Spark Plug NGK CMR7H Muffler Spark arrester equipped Idle speed rpm 3000 2200 2000 Operating Engine Speed rpm 3000 to 6700 2200 to 6100 2000 to 6900 2000 to 6700 Fuel Consumption liter h fl oz h 0 58 19 6 1 04 35 2 1 6 54 1 1 85 62 6 Average Air Volume w std Pipe cu m min cf m 10 2 360 14 494 16 565 19 4 685 Average Air Volume...

Page 14: ...e throttle cable at central position of the hose by the band attached to the throttle cable First wrap the hose with the band fixed to the throttle cable 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 hose if the band is fastened too tightly 150BT 170BT 180BT Use the clamp to fasten the colgate tube conta...

Page 15: ...ectly 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 WAIST BELT 150BT BF 170BT BF 180BT BF The waist belt is attached to the rings on the left and right sides of the frame NOTE 130BT has no waist belt Place the waist belt around your waist an...

Page 16: ...ng on oil ingredients sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long Note that if the agitation is insufficient there is an increased danger of early piston seizing due to an abnormally lean mixture 5 Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy identification to avoid mixing with raw gasoline or other containers FUELING THE UNIT 1 Untwist and remove the fuel cap 2 Put fue...

Page 17: ... 2 About 1 3 Open 3 Idling 4 STOP 130BT 150BT 170BT 180BT as shown in F19 5 Stop Switch 150BF 170BF 180BF as shown in F20 4 To start hold the top of the blower firmly with your left hand Pull the starter knob slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a vigorous strong pull IMPORTANT Never twist the starter cord around your hand Avoid pulling the starter rope out to its full extent and allow...

Page 18: ... the throttle lever to the STOP position 4 Stop 150BF 170BF 180BF Move the throttle lever to the idling position and press the stop switch red button The machine has the mechanism that once the stop button is pushed the plug won t give off sparks until the engine stops 3 Idling 5 Stop Switch NOTE If the engine does not stop when setting the ignition switch to the stop position close the choke leve...

Page 19: ... Unscrew the 2 knobs and remove the air cleaner cover 1 Knob 2 Element 3 Screen 4 Packing 2 Wash the filter element with neutral detergent and warm water and then dry completely Clean the air filter once in the week 3 Moisten the filter element with a small amount of 2 cycle oil NOTE Do not apply 4 cycle motor oil as they may damage element Do not use mixture gasoline This type of gasoline does no...

Page 20: ...ug twice a year to avoid unexpected plug failure in a job REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7H IMPORTANT Note that using any spark plugs other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becom ing overheated and damaged To install the spark plug first turn the plug with your hands until it is tight then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench ...

Page 21: ...14 to 0 017 in 1 Rotor 2 Ignition coil SHOLDER STRAP If the shoulder strap is damaged it may break during use thus causing the product to fall and resulting in personal injury Follow the instructions below to replace the shoulder strap with new one Take off the clip from the strap Pass the end of the strap through the hanger Return the clip to the strap IMPORTANT Make sure that the thick round bar...

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