Husqvarna 135R Operator's Manual page 22

2. Hold the product as shown in the illustration. (Fig.
59)
3. Use the strap on the harness to adjust the height of
the support hook.
To prepare for grass clearing
1. Apply support to the product with the harness during
grass clearing.
2. Make sure that the cutting equipment is parallel to
the ground.
Correct balance of the product
For forestry clearing, the product is correctly balanced
when it freely hangs horizontally from the suspension
point. With correct balance, the risk of hitting stones if
you release the handlebar is decreased.
(Fig. 60)
For grass clearing, the product is correctly balanced
when the blade is at cutting height near the ground.
(Fig. 61)
To start the engine
WARNING:
of 15 m/50 ft from persons or animals when
you start the product. There is a risk that the
cutting attachment starts to move.
1. Set the stop switch in the start position.
2. Set the choke control in the choke position. (Fig. 62)
3. Push the air purge bulb until the bulb starts to fill with
fuel. (Fig. 63)
Note:
It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb
fully.
4. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not put your feet on the product. (Fig.
64)
5. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until you feel
some resistance, then pull the starter rope handle
with force.
WARNING:
rope around your hand.
6. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts.
CAUTION:
rope to full extension and do not let go
of the starter rope handle. Release the
starter rope slowly to prevent damage to
the product.
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Keep a minimum distance
Do not wind the starter
Do not pull the starter
7. When the engine starts, put the choke control in the
run position and apply full throttle. The throttle trigger
automatically disengages from the start position.
8. Make sure that the engine operates smoothly.
WARNING:
with a damaged spark plug cap to prevent
electrical shock.
(Fig. 65)
To stop the engine
• Move the stop switch to the stop position. (Fig. 66)
Forestry clearing with a saw blade
To fell a tree to the left
To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
down to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard. (Fig. 67)
To fell a tree to the right
To fell to the right, push the bottom of the tree to the left.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
up and to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard. (Fig. 68)
To fell a tree forward
To fell forward, push the bottom of the tree rearward.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Pull the saw blade forward with a fast movement.
(Fig. 69)
To fell large trees
Large trees must be cut from 2 sides.
1. Examine in which direction the tree will fall.
2. Apply full throttle.
3. Do the first cut on the side of the tree to which it will
fall. (Fig. 70)
4. Cut through the tree from the other side. (Fig. 71)
CAUTION:
blocked, do not pull the product with a
sudden movement. That can cause damage
to the saw blade, bevel gear, shaft or
Do not use the product
If the saw blade becomes
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