Husqvarna 128CD Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 128CD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note the following before stances may the design of the starting: machine be modified without the Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous permission of the manufacturer. product development and therefore Always use genuine accessories. reserves the right to modify the design and...
  • Page 3: Key To Symbols

    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 carefully and make sure you Use unleaded or quality leaded understand the instructions...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. 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- Machine’s safety equipment...
  • Page 5: Cutting Equipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Cutting attachment guard Mufflers fitted with This guard is intended to prevent loose ob- catalytic converters get very hot jects from being thrown towards the opera- during use and remain so for some tor. The guard also protects the operator time after stopping.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lock- -out Stop switch S Make sure the throttle control is locked S Start the engine and make sure the engine at the idle setting when the throttle lock- - stops when you push and hold the stop out is released.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Trimmer head This section describes how to choose and S Only use the recommended cutting at- maintain your cutting equipment in order to: tachments. See the section on “Technical S Obtain maximum cutting performance. data”. S Extend the life of cutting equipment. General rules S Smaller machines generally require small 1.
  • Page 8: General Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions WARNING: A faulty cutting at- tachment may increase the risk of IMPORTANT! accidents. S The machine is only designed for trimming Personal protection grass. S The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting at- tachments we recommend in the “Tech- nical data”...
  • Page 9: Starting

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Check that the trimmer head and guard S Never start the machine: are correctly secured. S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
  • Page 10: Basic Working Techniques

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S CAUTION! Do not use the machine S Reduce the risk of damaging plants by unless you are able to call for help in shortening the trimmer line to 4- -4 1/2 inches the event of an accident. (10- -12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sweeping 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 S The fan effect of the rotating line can be result in serious injury.
  • Page 12: Know Your Trimmer

    KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 128LD 128CD 14 15 Know your trimmer 1. Trimmer head 12. Starter handle 2. Grease filler cap 13. Fuel tank 3. Bevel gear 14. Choke control 4. Cutting attachment guard 15. Primer bulb 5. Upper shaft 16. Air filter cover 6.
  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOTE: Dismantling: Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual. S Loosen the coupling by turning the knob. Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the upper shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the two arrows on the shaft.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY itting the trimmer guard and trimmer head (Model 128CD) S 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).
  • Page 15: Fuel Handling

    Two- -stroke oil near fuel. S For great results and performance use Always shut off the engine before HUSQVARNA two- -stroke oil, which is refueling. specially formulated for our two- -stroke Always stop the engine and let it engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).
  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Cold engine Check before starting Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled. S Inspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
  • Page 17 STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine With a warm engine, move the blue engine choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue engine choke lever to the opened position. Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting at- Carburetor tachment starts to rotate. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that re- duce harmful emissions. After the engine Idle Speed...
  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    MAINTENANCE 0.024″ (0.6 mm) Muffler bolts Spark arrestor mesh CAUTION! Never use a machine that has a faulty or loose muffler. Ensure the muffler Two- -piece shaft bolts are tight. WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping.
  • Page 20: Bevel Gear

    S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and that the bevel gear is filled three- -quarters check that the air intake near the starter full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special is not blocked. grease. S Check that the bevel gear is filled with grease up to 3/4 full.
  • Page 21: Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions

    Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 115275126 Rev. 1 9/15/09 English--- 21...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    ANSI B175.3- -2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - - Safety Requirements”. These combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse- quently UL listed: Model 128CD (3/8 RH arbor shaft thread) Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.
  • Page 23: Warranty Statement

    BY THIS WARRANTY product should not be used, but delivered The following items are not covered by this as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for warranty: evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained (1) Normal customer maintenance items in Section 6, rests solely with the customer.
  • Page 24: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    -road contact your nearest authorized service cen- engine. Your emission control system includes ter, call HUSQVARNA at 1- -800- -487- -5951 or parts such as the carburetor, the ignition sys- visit www.usa.husqvarna.com. tem and the fuel tank. Where a warrantable...
  • Page 25: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    PARTS LIST: LATED PARTS: Carburetor, Air Filter (covered up to mainte- nance schedule), Ignition System: Spark Any HUSQVARNA approved replacement part used in the performance of any warran- Plug (covered up to maintenance sched- ule), Ignition Module, Muffler including Cata-...

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