Husqvarna 124C Operator's Manual
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  • Page 2: Key To Symbols Symbols

    SYMBOL EXPLANATION 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 Noise emission to the understand the instructions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ......Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous CONTENTS product development and therefore Contents .
  • Page 4: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? 1. Trimmer head Fuel tank 2. Cutting attachment guard 10. Choke control 3. Shaft 11. Primer bulb 4. Loop handle 12. Air filter cover 5. Throttle control 13. Handle adjustment 6. Stop switch 14. Wrench 7.
  • Page 5: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear- for trimming grass. ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you must The only accessories you can operate with wear personal protective equipment that is this engine unit are the cutting attachments approved by the authorities.
  • Page 6: Machine's Safety Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting attachment guard CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is This guard is intended to prevent loose above shoulder level.
  • Page 7: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Muffler WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away WARNING: Bear in mind that: from the operator.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer line is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, other- wise the machine will generate harmful vibration. S Only use the recommended cutting at- tachments. See the section on “Technical data”.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor- itting the trimmer guard and rectly as shown in this manual. trimmer head Fitting the loop handle S Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted be- S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use tween the two arrows on the shaft.
  • Page 10: Fuel Handling

    -term storage. engines. Mixture 1:50 (2%). S In order to prevent unintentional starting S If HUSQVARNA two- -stroke oil is not avail- of the engine, the spark plug cap must able, you may use another two-stroke oil of always be removed during long- -term...
  • Page 11: Fuelling

    FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling S Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. S Always start by flling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. WARNING: Taking the following Add the remaining amount of petrol.
  • Page 12: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping WARNING: When the engine is WARNING: The complete clutch, started with the choke in either the clutch cover, and shaft must be choke or start throttle positions the fitted before the machine is started, cutting attachment will start to rotate otherwise parts could come loose immediately.
  • Page 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Stop the engine by pushing and holding the stop switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all WARNING: When the engine is the way out and do not let go of the starter...
  • Page 14: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else IMPORTANT! may attempt to remove the cut ma- This section describes the basic safety pre- terial while the engine is running or cautions for working with trimmers. If you the cutting equipment is rotating, encounter a situation where you are uncer- as this can result in serious injury.
  • Page 15 WORKING TECHNIQUES S Reduce the risk of damaging plants by Sweeping shortening the trimmer line to 4- -4 1/2 inches (10- -12 cm) and reducing the engine speed. S When trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the S The fan effect of the rotating line can be trimmer head.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Idle Speed Screw- -T Carburetor WARNING: If the idle speed can- Your Husqvarna product has been designed not be adjusted so that the cutting and manufactured to specifications that re- attachment stops, contact your ser- duce harmful emissions. After the engine vicing dealer.
  • Page 17: Spark Plug

    MAINTENANCE Air filter WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk The air filter must be regularly cleaned to of fire! remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: S Carburetor malfunctions...
  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the main- tenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop.
  • Page 19: Technical Data

    (standard deviation) of 1 dB(A). Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s Model 124C (3/8 RH arbor shaft thread) Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment /guard, part. no.
  • Page 20: Ec- -Declaration Of Conformity (Applies To Europe Only)

    We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46- -36- -146500, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the grass trimmer model Husqvarna 124C with serial numbers dating from 2009 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S...
  • Page 21 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 115345726 Rev. 1 1/25/10 English--- 21...

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