Husqvarna 128DJX, Operator'S Manual

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English---3
577387001 Rev. 2 1/6/11
CONTENTS
Note the following before
starting:
Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may
be performed by any nonroad engine repair
establishment or individual.
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.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred
to on the Emissions Compliance label indi-
cates the number of operating hours for
which the engine has been shown to meet
Federal emissions requirements.
Category C = 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and
A = 300 hours.
For reference, please fill out the following
information that will be needed for future
servicing of your trimmer:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
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.
WARNING:
Under no circum-
stances 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.
Your warranty may not cover
damage or liability caused by the
use of non--authorized accesso-
ries or replacement parts.
WARNING:
Long--term exposure
to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use
approved hearing protection.
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
Contents 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note the following before starting 3 . . . .
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what? 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal protective equipment 5 . . . . . .
Machine’s safety equipment 6 . . . . . . . .
Cutting equipment 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the J-handle 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling and dismantling the
two--piece shaft 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fitting the harness and harness clamp 11
Fitting blades and trimmer heads 12 . . . .
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and
grass cutter 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuelling 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions 17 . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muffler 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plug 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two-piece shaft 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filter 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bevel gear 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharpening grass cutters and grass
blades 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance schedule 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT 26 . . . . . . . . .
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