Husqvarna 122HD45 Operator's Manual page 9

1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. (Fig. 21)
3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is
fully mixed.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
CAUTION: Make sure that there is not
too much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel
expands when it becomes hot.
6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.
8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the
refueling area and fuel source before you start the
engine.
Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product,
Product overview on page 4 .
refer to
To adjust the handle
For 122HD60 only:
The rear handle can be adjusted into 5 positions.
• Release the handle lock and turn the handle. (Fig.
22)
To start the product with a cold engine
1. Pull the choke control to choke position. (Fig. 23)
2. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or
until the bulb starts to fill with fuel. It is not necessary
to fill the air purge bulb fully.
3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product.
4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the
starter rope handle quickly and with force.
WARNING: Do not wind the starter rope
around your hand.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to
full extension and do not let go of the
starter rope handle.
5. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine fires, then push the choke control to its initial
position.
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WARNING: The blades move when the
engine starts.
6. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engines starts.
7. Push and release the throttle trigger to set the
engine to idle speed.
8. Push the throttle trigger gradually to increase the
engine speed.
9. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly.
To start the product with a warm engine
1. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product.
2. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the
starter rope handle quickly and with force. Continue
until the engine starts.
Note: For more information about how to start the
To start the product with a cold engine
product, refer to
on page 9 .
To stop the product
• Move the stop switch to the stop position to stop the
engine.
CAUTION: The stop switch automatically
goes back to run position.
To operate the product
1. Start near the ground and move the product up
along the hedge when you cut the sides. Make sure
that the body of the product does not touch the
hedge. (Fig. 24)
WARNING: Make sure that the front of
the cutting equipment does not touch the
ground.
2. Adjust the speed to align with the work load.
3. Hold the product near your body for a stable work
position.
4. Be careful and operate the product slowly.
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