Husqvarna 128LDX, Operator'S Manual

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English---2 115374027 Rev. 5 5/15/12
CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note the following before starting 2 . . . .
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment 4 . . . . . .
Machine’s safety equipment 4 . . . . . . . .
Cutting equipment 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine’s safety equipment 5 . . . . .
General safety precautions 8 . . . . . . . . .
Starting 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel safety 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting and storage 9 . . . . . . . . . . .
General working instructions 9 . . . . . . . .
Basic safety rules 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic working techniques 10 . . . . . . . . . .
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
Know your trimmer 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling and dismantling the
two--piece shaft 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fitting the trimmer guard and
trimmer head 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fueling 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muffler 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plug 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two--piece shaft 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filter 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bevel gear 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance schedule 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trimmer head line loading instructions 21 . .
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT 24 . . . . . . . . .
Note the following before starting:
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous prod-
uct development and therefore reserves the
right to modify the design and appearance of
products without prior notice. Long--term expo-
sure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection. Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any nonroad engine
repair establishment or individual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred
to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates
the number of operating hours for which the
engine has been shown to meet Federal emis-
sions 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.
For customer assistance, call:
1-800-487-5951
Contact us at our website:
www.husqvarna.com
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.