Husqvarna 124C Trimmer User Manual
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1. Choke Move the blue engine choke lever over to the closed position Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip then quickly and powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start Squeeze throttle trigger to release the choke Continue to hold throttle trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs NOTE If engine dies return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine With a warm engine squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs 7 Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops started with the choke in the closed position the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately MAINTENANCE The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator s manual WARNING Improper mainte2. WARNING Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment The machine s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired IMPORTANT This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to Obtain maximum cutting performance Extend the life of cutting equipment Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the section on Technical data Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter Trimmer head e Only use the recommended cutting at tachments See the section on Technical The muffler on this unit is equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh The mesh should be checked and if necessary cleaned by a servicing dealer A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat which can lead to serious damage Never use a muffler with a defective spark arres te tor mesh See the Maintenance section Cutting equipment Smaller machines generally require small This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to e Obtain maximum cutting performance e Extend the life of cutting equipment trimmer heads and vice versa This is be cause when clearing using trimmer line the engine must throw out the trimmer line radially
3. great care when working on sloping ground 4 Switch off the engine before moving to another area 5 Never put the machine down with the engine running or while the cutting attachment is rotating Basic working techniques e Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle WARNING Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment Always stop the engine before cleaning Grass trimming using a trimmer head Trimming CLI e Hold the trimmer head just above the ground 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 press the trimmer line into the area to be cut The trimmer line can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts TA NA Ad ANP e Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the trimmer line to 4 4 1 2 inches 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed e When trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head Clearing QOO e The clearing technique removes all un wanted vegetation K
4. NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim HUSQVARNA is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call HUSQVARNA at 1 800 487 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 U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE PARTS LIST LATED PARTS Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug Any HUSQVARNA approved replacement covered up to maintenance schedule Igni part used in the performance of any warran tion Module Muffler including Catalyst ty maintenance or repair on emission re MAINTENANCE STATEMENT lated parts will be provided without charge The owner is responsible for the perfor to the owner if the part is under warranty 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 pxl Moderate 50 hours T Intermediate 125 hours O Extended 300 hour
5. Stop switch e Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch 4 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 the machine s safety equipment section WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also ap plies at idle speed Contact can re sult in burns to the skin Remember the risk of fire WARNING The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Bear in mind that Engine exhaust fumes contain car bon monoxide which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors or any where that is poorly ventilated The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near com bustible material Cutting attachment guard e Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked es e Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked e Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using See section on Technical data SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler e Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler
6. are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh The mesh should be checked and if necessary cleaned by a servicing dealer If the mesh is damaged it should be replaced If the mesh is fre quently blocked this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your servicing dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston Muffler bolts Spark arrestor mesh CAUTION Never use a machine that has a faulty or loose muffler Ensure the muffler bolts are tight WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping This also ap plies at idle speed Contact can re sult in burns to the skin Remember the risk of fire WARNING The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler WARNING Bear in mind that Engine exhaust fumes contain car bon monoxide which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors or any where that is poorly ventilated The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near com bustible material Spark plug ng The spark plug condition is influenced by e Incorrect carburetor adjustment
7. checks or maintenance a The operator of the machine must ensure while working Regular cleaning is required st that no persons or animals come closer than 50 feet TEEI 15 meters isual check Arrows which show limits for handle positioning Approved eye protection must always be used a Always wear approved protective gloves Wear sturdy non slip boots Only use non metallic flexible cutting attachments i e trimmer heads with trimmer line SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT Whenever you use a clear ing saw brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an acci dent Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment WARNING Listen out for warn ing signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary e g when fitting cutting attachments HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87 1 BOOTS Wear sturdy non sl
8. of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the lo cal telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area 4 Husqvarna 7349 Statesville Road CHARLOTTE NC 28269 U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Environment Canada and HUSQVARNA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine In California all small off road en gines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog stan dards HUSQVARNA must warrant the emis sion control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below pro vided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists HUSQVARNA will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expen
9. s approved cutting equipment fitted The table indicates the highest and lowest values Model 124C 3 8 RH arbor shaft thread Approved accessories Cutting attachment guard part no Trimmer head T25 537 33 83 03 19 WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from de fects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warranty Period of the products as set forth below Lifetime Warranty Trimmer shafts ignition coils 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 EPA regulations 1 Year Warranty All trimmers used for commercial institutional professional or in come producing purposes or use SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OB LIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regu lar use including but not limited to filters lubricants re
10. section for complete instructions Fuel safety DG e Always use a fuel container with an anti spill valve Never refuel the machine while the engine is running Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refueling or mixing fuel gasoline and 2 stroke oil Move the machine at least 10 feet 3 me ters from the refueling point before start 3 m e Never start the machine e If you have spilled fuel on it Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes change your clothes Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel Use soap and water e If the machine is leaking fuel Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines e Avoid all skin contact with fuel Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause skin changes Transporting and storage e Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames for example from electri cal machinery electric motors electrical relays switches or boilers When storing and transporting fuel al ways use approved containers intended for this purpose When storing the machine for long peri ods the fuel tank must be emptied Con tact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel Ensure the m
11. A damaged air filter must always be replaced Daily maintenance Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function Check that the stop switch works correctly Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines Check that the cutter does not rotate when the engine is idling Clean the outside of the machine Check that the harness is not damaged Check that the blade guard is not dam aged or cracked Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked A non balanced trimmer head induces heavy vibrations that may damage the machine Check that nuts and screws are tight Check that the trimmer head is tight Weekly maintenance Check the starter and starter cord Clean the carburetor area 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 or replace the spark plug Use resistor spark plug Champion RCJ 8Y or equivalent Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near the starter is not blocked Clean the air filter Monthly maintenance 17 Clean the fuel tank Clean the outside of the carburetor and the space around it Clean the fan and the area around it Check fuel lines for cracks or other dam age Change if necessary Change the fuel filter in fuel tank Check the clutch clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear Replace if neces sary Check electrical wires and c
12. A hot muffler can cause serious burns Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders trees steep slopes roof tops etc Use only in daylight or good artificial light abate Aiid guard Use only for jobs explained in this manual damaged Check the cutting head for cracks or any other damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check that the trimmer head and guard are correctly secured When adjusting the carburetor make sure the lower end is supported and that no one is in the immediate vicinity Make sure the cutting head does not rotate when idling Make sure the handle and safety features are in order Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was intended Starting WARNING When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately e Ensure that all of the engine covers and housings are properly fitted before the unit is started Never start or attempt to run the unit with the clutch clutch drum clutch cover or driveshaft removed Never start the machine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equip ment See the Starting and Stopping
13. ENT 20 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 21 Note the following before starting 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 Long term exposure 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 re pair establishment or individual 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 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION Husqvarna ASSEMBLED IN USA THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES FAMILY DISP SERIAL THE AIR INDEX OF THIS ENGINE IS 3 oe l Bl THE LOWER HE An nop ALHA rr POLLUTION REFE R MAINTENANC SPE FICATIONS A AND ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 sa
14. Operator s Manual Please read these instructions and make sure you understand them before using the machine 124C CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents 0 c eee 2 Note the following before starting 2 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 0 00 cee eee eee 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 7 SlAMING ke ren iaoe fd ae ny bead nes 8 Fuel safety 00 00 eae 8 Transporting and storage 8 General working instructions 8 Basic safety rules 8 Basic working techniques 9 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER Know your trimmer 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle 12 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head 0 000 eae 12 FUEL HANDLING PUGH nett aco bs ate aed Svea HS 13 PUCIINO Fecha ete dateste wed ees 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 14 Starting and stopping 14 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 0000 eee 15 MUPPET E E eae cte anal Cas 16 Spark plug 000 ee eee ee 16 Ait TRG Fcc tenia seach eee aes al E EEA 17 Maintenance schedule 17 Trimmer head line loading instructions 18 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 19 WARRANTY STATEM
15. T NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UP DATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS 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 not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RE SPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance operation storage and gener al upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in Section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OB TAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husq varna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the war ranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the autho rized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain war ranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit
16. achine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long term storage WARNING Take care when han dling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosion and inhaling fumes General working instructions IMPORTANT This section describes the basic safety pre cautions for working with trimmers If you encounter 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 be beyond your capability You must understand the difference between forestry clearing grass clearing and grass trimming before use Basic safety rules AOO 1 Look around you e To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine e To ensure that people animals etc do not come into contact with the cut ting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attach ment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e CAUTION Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident 2 Do not use the machine in bad weather such as dense fog heavy rain strong wind intense cold etc Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks Such as icy ground unpredictable felling direction etc 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 Take
17. board engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil e Never use oil intended for four stroke engines e Always start by flling half the amount of the gasoline to be used Then add the entire amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amount of gasoline e Mix shake the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank e Do not mix more than one month s sup ply of fuel at a time e If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned A WARNING The catalytic con verter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when working near flammable substances and or vapors Fueling gt e WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel Always shut off the engine before refueling Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refu elling When refueling open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting Two stroke oil 2 1 50 2 1 2 2 1 2 6 1 2 12 7 8 Mixing e Clean the area around the fuel cap Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems e Always mix the gasoline and oil ina clean container intended
18. dust cup with a wrench to pre vent the shaft from rotating e Screw the trimmer head D onto the shaft e To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture CAUTION The machine is equipped with a two stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two stroke engine oil It is important to accu rately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastical ly affect the ratio of the mixture WARNING Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel Gasoline e Cake CAUTION Always use high quality unleaded gasoline e This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline The lowest recommended octane rating is 87 If you run the engine on lower oc tane rating than 87 knocking can oc cur This leads to an increased engine temperature which can result in a seri ous engine breakdown When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended Two stroke oil e For great results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which is specially formulated for our two stroke engines Mixture 1 50 2 To maximize the life of your trimmer you may choose to use a high quality syn thetic oil formulated for two stroke engines Mixture 1 50 2 Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled out
19. e An incorrect fuel mixture too much or in correct type of oil e A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operat ing problems and starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed always check the spark plug first before taking any further action If the spark plug is dirty clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0 024 0 6 mm The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary CAUTION Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder 0 024 0 6 mm MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general mainte nance instructions Air filter EEE The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid e Carburetor malfunctions e Starting problems e Loss of engine power e Unnecessary wear to engine parts consumption Clean the filter every 25 hours or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter Wash it clean in warm soapy water Rinse thoroughly Ensure that the filter is dry before refitting it An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals
20. ear eye protection I z I Never lean over the cutting attach ment guard Stones rubbish etc i can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorized persons at a dis tance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 50 feet 15 meters Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches e When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results 10 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER What is what Noarhwh gt Trimmer head Cutting attachment guard Shaft Loop handle Throttle control Stop switch Cylinder cover Choke control Air purge Starter handle Fuel tank Air filter cover Handle adjustment 2 stroke engine oil Operator s manual 11 ASSEMBLY NOTE Make sure unit is assembled cor rectly as shown in this manual Fitting the loop handle e Position the handle on the shaft Note that the handle must be mounted be tween the two arrows on the shaft e Fit the screw securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram e Tighten the wing nut 12 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head al Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use with the trimmer head Hook the trimmer guard combination guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the wing nut B e Fit the dust cup C on the shaft The nut must be completely covered by the dust cup e Hold the
21. eep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it Let the end of the trimmer line strike the ground around trees posts statues and the like CAUTION This technique increases the wear on the trimmer line l N Aaaa Pa The trimmer line wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when working against stones brick concrete metal fences etc than when coming into con tact with trees and wooden fences Cutting QO e The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower Keep the trimmer line parallel to the ground when cutting Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool Do not allow the trimmer head to con stantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OO A WARNING Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the trimmer line is rotating as this can fan of the line can be result in serious injury Stop the used for quick and easy clearing up engine and trimmer head before you Hold the trimmer line parallel to and remove material that has wound above the area to be swept and move around the drive shaft as otherwise the tool to and fro there is a risk of injury WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always w
22. est authorized service center or call HUSQVARNA at 1 800 487 5963 21 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase 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 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 scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular in spection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is sched uled for replacement as required mainte nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point 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 the diagnostic work is performed at an ap proved HUSQVARNA servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES HUSQVARNA may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the fail ure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS
23. for fuel e Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak ing the container before filling the tank STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting ie e Inspect the unit before each use Re place damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and se curely fastened Use only flexible non metallic line recommended by the manufacturer Never use for example wire or wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous projectile Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked yo e Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard Starting and stopping WARNING The complete clutch clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting Place the machine on a flat surface Ensure the cutting at tachment cannot come into contact with any object Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury The safety distance is 50 feet 15 meters Cold engine Primer bulb Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb The primer bulb need not be completely filled
24. from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the trimmer line is also im portant A longer trimmer line requires greater engine power than a shorter trimmer line of the same diameter Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut the trimmer line to the correct length To increase the life of the trimmer line it can be soaked in water for a couple of days This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer IMPORTANT Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum other wise the machine will generate harmful vibration WARNING Always stop the en gine before doing any work on the General rules 1 Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the section on Technical Data 2 Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced cutting attachment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions A WARNING A faulty cutting at tachment may increase the risk of IMPORTANT accidents The machine is only designed for trimming grass Personal protection The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are t
25. he cutting at y tachments we recommend in the Tech nical data section Never use wire rope string etc e Always wear boots and Never use the machine if you are tired if other equipment described you have drunk alcohol or if you are tak in the Personal protective ing medication that could affect your vi equipment section sion your judgment or your coordination Always wear working Never use the machine in extreme weath clothes and heavy duty er conditions such as severe cold very hot long pants and or humid climates Never wear loose fitting Never use a machine that has been modi clothes or jewelry fied in any way from its original specifica Persons with long hair tion should for personal safety Wear personal protective equipment See put their hair up instructions in the Personal protective equipment section Safety instructions regarding the Never use a machine that is faulty Carry surroundings out the checks maintenance and service e Never allow children to use the machine instructions described in this manual e Ensure no one comes closer than 50 feet Some maintenance and service measures 15 meters when working must be carried out by trained and quali e Never allow anyone else to use the fied specialists See instructions in the machine without first ensuring that they Maintenance section have understood the contents of the All covers and guards must be fitted before operator
26. ip boots Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches Always wear heavy long pants Do not wear jewelry shorts sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder level FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby Machine s safety equipment This section describes the machine s safe ty equipment its purpose and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the Know your trimmer section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest ser vicing dealer WARNING Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment Carry out the inspection mainte nance and service routines listed in this section Stop switch Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose ob jects from being thrown towards the opera tor The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting at tachment attachment without an approved guard See the section on Technical data If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted thi
27. nance could result in serious engine damage or in serious injury Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that re duce harmful emissions After the engine has used 8 10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run in To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimize harm ful exhaust emissions after the run in peri od ask your servicing dealer to adjust your carburetor A WARNING The complete clutch clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury Function e e The carburetor governs the engine s speed via the throttle control Air and fuel are mixed in the carburetor e The T screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed If the T screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle speed turning it counterclockwise gives a lower idle speed Basic setting e The basic carburetor settings are ad justed during testing at the factory Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician A 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 cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attach ments has stopped before the unit is set down CAUTION If the cutting attachmen
28. onnections Replace the spark plug Use resistor spark plug Champion RCJ 8Y or equiva lent Change the air filter Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions A Lo TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 124C Engine Cylinder volume cu in cm 1 7 28 Cylinder bore inch mm 1 4 35 Stroke inch mm 1 130 28 7 Idle speed rom 2 800 3 200 Recommended max speed rom 11 000 Speed of output shaft rom 8 000 Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 hp kW 1 1 0 8 Catalytic converter muffler Yes Speed regulated ignition system No Ignition system Manufacturer type of ignition system Walbro CD Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap inch mm 0 024 0 6 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer type of carburetor Zama Fuel tank capacity US pint liter 0 85 0 4 Weight Weight without fuel cutting attachment and guard lbs kg 10 4 4 Sound 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 97 Vibration levels Vibration levels at handles measured according to ANSIB175 3 1997 m s At idle left right handles 3 5 At max speed left right handles 9 8 Note 1 Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time weighted energy total for noise 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 all the machine
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30. s can cause serious personal injury Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS of vibration WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experi ence symptoms of overexposure to vibration Such symptoms include numbness loss of feeling tingling pricking pain loss of strength changes in skin color or condition These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists The risk increases at low temperatures Muffler The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from CAU the operator TION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases Cutting equipment A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass Checking maintaining and servicing the machine s safety equipment IMPORTANT All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training This is especially true of the machine s safety equipment If your machine fails any of the checks de scribed below you must contact your service agent When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional re pairs and service If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer ask him for the address of your nearest service agent
31. s manual starting Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not damaged Otherwise you Safety instructions before starting could get an electric shock work The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than SE v 50 feet 15 meters while working Stay clear of spinning line e Inspect the working area Remove any Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth objects such as stones broken glass ing with loosely hanging ties straps tas nails steel wire string etc that can be sels etc They can be caught in moving thrown or can wrap around the cutting parts head or shaft Being fully covered also helps protect you e Keep others at a safe distance Children from debris and pieces of toxic plants animals onlookers and helpers should thrown by spinning line stand outside of the safety zone of 50 Keep handles free of oil and fuel feet 15 meters Stop the machine im Always keep the engine on the right hand mediately if anyone should approach side of your body e Check the entire machine before starting Hold the unit firmly with both hands work Replace damaged parts Check for Keep trimmer head below waist level and fuel leakage and that all safety guards away from all parts of your body Do not and covers are complete and fastened raise engine above your waist securely Check all nuts and bolts Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line Keep engine be low waist level
32. ses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warran ty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes 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 are responsible for the performance of the re quired maintenance listed in your operator s manual HUSQVARNA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but HUSQ VARNA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte nance As the small off road engine owner you should be aware that HUSQVARNA may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a HUSQVARNA authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regard ing your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your near
33. t rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops Rec idle speed See Technical data section Recommended max speed See Technical data section Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjust ment screw T if it is necessary to readjust First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate Then turn the screw counterc lockwise until the cutting attachment stops The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every posi tion The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting at tachment starts to rotate Idle Speed Screw T MAINTENANCE WARNING If the idle speed can not be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops contact your ser vicing dealer Do not use the ma chine until it has been correctly ad justed or repaired Unit Maintenance Safety Disconnect the spark plug before perform ing maintenance except carburetor adjust ments Muffler CAUTION Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful ex haust gases The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and com bustible material Mufflers
34. w 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 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only intended for trimmer heads WARNING Clearing saws brush cutters and trimmers can be dan gerous Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Please read the operator s manual 4 carefully and make sure you Use unleaded or quality leaded understand the instructions ae gasoline and two stroke oil before using the machine Lt mixed at a ratio of 2 1 50 Always wear e Hearing protection e Approved eye protection Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch a in the STOP position until the Sic Watch out for thrown objects and engine stops before carrying ricochets out any
35. wind springs spark plugs and starter ropes 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This 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 any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws Additional damage to parts or compo nents due to continued use occurring af ter any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PRO VIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHAS ER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON 4 20 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 THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQ VARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOU
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