Contents; Note The Following Before Starting - Husqvarna 143R-II Operator's Manual

Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ................................................................ 159
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 160
Note the following before starting: ........................ 160
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, ..................................................... 161
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the brushcutter? ......................... 162
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important .............................................................. 163
Personal protective equipment ............................. 163
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 164
Cutting equipment ................................................. 167
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the main body ............................................ 169
Assembling the handlebar and throttle ................. 169
Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires ... 169
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ......................... 170
Fitting the transport guard .................................... 172
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............... 172
Standard harness ................................................. 172
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety ............................................................ 173
Fuel ....................................................................... 173
Fuelling ................................................................. 174
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ............................................ 175
Starting and stopping ............................................ 175
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions ................................ 177
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor ............................................................ 180
Muffler ................................................................... 180
Cooling system ..................................................... 180
Air filter .................................................................. 181
Fuel filter ............................................................... 181
Bevel gear ............................................................. 181
Spark plug ............................................................. 181
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 182
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 183
EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 184
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CONTENTS
Note the following before
starting:
Please read the operator's manual carefully.
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WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
WARNING! Under no circumstances 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.
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.