Husqvarna RS44 - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
Contents Note the f ollowing before starting:
Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ....................................................................... 2
CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
INTR ODUCTION
Dear Customer , ............................................................ 4
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the clear ing saw? (GR41/GR50/RS44) 5
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the clear ing saw? (RS52) .................. 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Impor tant ...................................................................... 7
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 7
Machine ′ s safety equipment ........................................ 8
Cutting equipment ........................................................ 11
ASSEMBL Y
Assemb ling the handlebar and throttle ........................ 13
Assembling the handlebar and throttle ........................ 13
Transport position, handlebar ...................................... 13
Assembling the cutting equipment ............................... 14
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter ..... 14
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade ......................... 14
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII 15
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 15
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ...................... 16
Standard harness ........................................................ 16
Vector harness ............................................................. 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel saf ety ................................................................... 18
Fuel .............................................................................. 18
Fuelling ........................................................................ 19
ST ARTING AND STOPPING
Chec k before starting ................................................... 20
Starting and stopping ................................................... 20
W ORKING TECHNIQUES
Gener al working instructions ....................................... 22
MAINTENANCE
Carb urettor ................................................................... 26
Muffler .......................................................................... 28
Cooling system ............................................................ 28
Air filter ......................................................................... 28
Bevel gear .................................................................... 29
Spark plug .................................................................... 29
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 30
TECHNICAL D ATA
T echnical data .............................................................. 31
EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 33
!
W ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment. So
always use approved hearing protection.
!
W ARNING! Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified without
the permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
!
W ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or
trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.