Husqvarna 371K - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
List of Contents
Symbol explanation
..................................................... 2
Safety instructions
Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4
The power cutter’s safety equipment ...................... 4
Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety
equipment ............................................................................ 5
General safety instructions .............................................. 6
Transport and storage ......................................................... 6
Fuel safety ........................................................................... 7
General working instructions ........................................... 7
Cutting ................................................................................. 7
Kickback .............................................................................. 8
Care and storage ................................................................. 9
Cutting blades .................................................................... 10
Abrasive blades ................................................................. 10
Cutting blades ................................................................... 11
Diamond blades ................................................................ 11
What is what?
What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 12
Assembly
Fitting the cutting head ...................................................... 13
Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 13
Fitting the cutting blade ..................................................... 13
Fuel handling
Fuel mixture ....................................................................... 14
Fuelling .............................................................................. 14
Start and stop
Start and stop .................................................................... 15
Maintenance
Adjusting the drive belt ...................................................... 16
Changing the drive belt ..................................................... 16
Carburettor ........................................................................ 17
Fuel filter ............................................................................ 18
Air filter .............................................................................. 18
Starter ................................................................................ 19
Spark plug ......................................................................... 20
Muffler ................................................................................ 20
Cooling system .................................................................. 20
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 21
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 21
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 21
Technical Data
371K .................................................................................. 22
Emission Control Warranty Statement
Your warranty rights and obligations ................................. 23
Before using your new Power cutter
• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.
• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade, see
chapter ” Assembly”.
• Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See
chapter ” Maintenance”, section ”Carburetor”. When adjusted
correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling.
Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator’s
Manual. Adjust the speed according to these instructions. Do
not use the power cutter if the idling speed is not correctly
adjusted!
• Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carry
out essential adjustments and repairs.
Cutters can be dangerous !
For safe operation follow all safety
precautions in operator´s manual.
WARNING
371K 71 cc VHVO71UB25RC
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 1997 U.S. EPA EMISSION
REGULATION FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES.
REFER TO OPERATOR´S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
HUSQVARNA AB HUSKVARNA SWEDEN
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you modify
the original design of the power cutter without
approval from the manufacturer. Always use
genuine spare parts. Unauthorized
modifications or accessories may lead to
serious injury or death.
Your warranty does not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-authorized
accessories or replacement parts.
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WARNING!
Use of products which cut, grind, drill, sand or
shape material can generate dust and vapors
which may contain harmful chemicals. Know
the nature of the material being worked on
and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator
protection.
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development
and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and
appearance of products without prior notice.
You will find the following label on your power cutter: