Assembly; Operation - Husqvarna LB 248S Operator's Manual

Introduction
WARNING: Before you assemble the
product, read the safety chapter. On
LB 348SI, also remove the battery.
To assemble the handle
1. Loosen the lower knobs.
2. Move the knobs to the lower end of the grooves on
the left and the right side of the product. (Fig. 22)
3. Set the handle height in one of the 2 available
positions.
4. Move the knobs up in the direction of the handle until
they stop and you hear a click. (Fig. 23)
5. Tighten the knobs fully.
To set the product in transport position
1. Remove the battery (LB 348SI).
2. Loosen the lower knobs.
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
Husqvarna Connect
Husqvarna Connect is a free app for your mobile device.
The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions
for your Husqvarna product:
• Extended product information.
• Information about, and help with, product parts and
servicing.
To start to use Husqvarna Connect
1. Download the Husqvarna Connect app on your
mobile device.
2. Register in the Husqvarna Connect app.
3. Do the instruction steps in the Husqvarna Connect
app to connect and register the product.
Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
the cutting equipment on page 12 .
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Assembly

3. Move the knobs to the lower end of the grooves on
the left and the right side of the product. (Fig. 22)
4. Fold the handle forward. (Fig. 24)
To set the product in operation position
1. Fold the handle to upright position. (Fig. 25)
2. Move the knobs up in the direction of the handle until
they stop and you hear a click. (Fig. 23)
3. Tighten the knobs fully.
4. Attach the battery to the engine (LB 348SI).
To assemble the discharge deflector
Assemble the discharge deflector for side discharge of
the grass. The product is supplied with the side
discharge cover to cut the grass into mulch.
1. Loosen the 2 screws and remove the side discharge
cover. (Fig. 26)
2. Assemble the discharge deflector above the
discharge channel.

Operation

3. Fill the fuel tank. See
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 13 .
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane
number not less than 90.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
To set the cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted in five levels.
To examine
1. Move the cutting height lever rearward to increase
the cutting height.
To fill fuel on page 10 .
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
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