Husqvarna 131R Operator's Manual page 14

To stop
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you
attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine
other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
General work instructions
WARNING: Be careful when you cut a tree
that is in tension. It can spring back to its
normal position before or after the cut and
hit you or the product, and cause injury.
• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.
• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a
width of 4–5 m (13-16 ft) on each turn.
• Clear a length of 75 m (250 ft) before you turn and
go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you
continue.
• Move in a direction where you do not go across
ditches and obstacles more than necessary.
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• Move in a direction where the wind makes the cut
vegetation fall in the cleared area.
• Move along slopes, not up and down.
To clear grass with a grass blade
1. Stand firmly with your feet apart.
2. Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground.
Do this to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
3. Use a sideway swing movement from right to left to
use the clear stroke and let the left side of the blade
(between 8 and 12 o'clock) do the cutting.
4. Angle the the blade to the left when you clear grass.
Note: The grass will collect in a line, which makes it
easier to collect.
5. Use a sideway swing movement from left to right for
the return stroke.
6. Do the work rhythmically.
7. Move forward and stand firmly again.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Remove the product from the clip on the harness.
10. Put the product on the ground.
11. Collect the cut material.
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